Class V receiver hitch for our trucks ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RainFade · 01-06-2005, 10:25 AM

What are you guys using that was a decent fit with the lwb 4x4 fleetside and factory bumper in place ?

Thanks in advance

Brian

BobS · 01-12-2005, 01:24 AM

It's not a Class 5 but I've got a Putnam Class 3/4. 12,000 lb. weight distributing, 8,000 lb. weight carrying capacity. I had to take off the step bumper to get it to fit, a regular factory bumper would fit just fine with it.

Bob

wannabeburbowner · 01-12-2005, 01:35 AM

Who carries the hidden hitches that hide behind the license plate?? I have plans of lowering my truck some, possibly putting a roll pan on it, and still use it for towing my race car.

BobS · 01-12-2005, 01:41 AM

GMC Pauls has them.

Bob

stickshift_or_walk · 01-12-2005, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RainFade

What are you guys using that was a decent fit with the lwb 4x4 fleetside and factory bumper in place ?

I'm using a factory receiver hitch from an '82 Jimmy on my '72 C20, and it's tough as nails (actually, tougher than that). I've hitched up to farm equipment with obscene tongue weights with no problems. I'm not sure of the class rating, but the Jimmy had the trailer package, so it's probably Class IV? IIRC, I had to drill a couple of the holes, but it fits great.

That worked so well that I took the one off my '89 (V10) Blazer before I sold it. That hitch is now on the '69.

Both my trucks are running step bumpers, but since they worked with the factory non-step bumpers on the Jimmy/Blazer, they'll probably work on yours.

SSOW

01-06-2005, 10:25 AM	#1
RainFade Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 215	Class V receiver hitch for our trucks ? What are you guys using that was a decent fit with the lwb 4x4 fleetside and factory bumper in place ? Thanks in advance Brian __________________ 71 K20 350/350/205, dealer air, 4" lift, Flowtech,Edel 1406 on 2101, procomp HEI,4.10's, 33x12.50x16.5 BFG MT's on slots. 4 wheel disc brakes. My lame K20 page My lame Eaton disc brake page

01-12-2005, 01:24 AM	#2
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	It's not a Class 5 but I've got a Putnam Class 3/4. 12,000 lb. weight distributing, 8,000 lb. weight carrying capacity. I had to take off the step bumper to get it to fit, a regular factory bumper would fit just fine with it. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

01-12-2005, 01:35 AM	#3
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	Who carries the hidden hitches that hide behind the license plate?? I have plans of lowering my truck some, possibly putting a roll pan on it, and still use it for towing my race car. __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

01-12-2005, 01:41 AM	#4
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	GMC Pauls has them. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel



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