Will an 86 Suburban Class V hitch fit a '72 C10? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BrianStep72 · 11-30-2002, 07:43 PM

When talking to my dad today he told me that I could have a Class V hitch (for towing airstream trailers) that came off of a 1986 Chevy Suburban. This is a bolt - on hitch and we were wondering if anybody knows if it will FIT on my '72 C10. He's also giving me the electric brake controller.

I don't mind drilling the holes for mounting, BUT I want to know if it will fit the frame. I've done some searches for Bally hitches on the net and haven't found an interoperability guide. It appears from the Reese Hitch site that '73-84 hitches are same 85-00 hitches are the same (for chevies), BUT what about '72 hitches? what specs are needed? Is it a specific type?

Anybody have an interoperatability guide? OR could anybody go out and measure their '72 hitch width and let me know, SO i can check with the trailer people for an '86 and see if they match?

ideas anybody?

Brian

BrianStep72 · 11-30-2002, 07:50 PM

I'm sorry I FORGOT TO MENTION, my dad lives in florida, the hitch is currently in tennessee and I'm in georgia, SO, I can't just go get it and measure it up. It'd take a 4 hour trip -- SO FIRST, I want to make sure it's worth it...

Brian

BrianStep72 · 11-30-2002, 08:03 PM

after searching etrailer.com I found a DrawTite hitch with model # 41504 fits my '72 truck

AND model
41500 fits an 86 suburban. I wonder what the difference is.. I think the 'burb's frame is wider..

oh well.. maybe somebody out there will know.

Brian

BrianStep72 · 12-01-2002, 12:26 AM

Oh I forgot to say, I WON'T be towing an airstream... I'm just lookng to tow a car hauler and car weighing 4000 lbs total.

ozarkhippie · 12-01-2002, 05:10 PM

I'm not 100% sure but I think the very end of the 86 sub. frame rail seem to be rounded and drop down, unlike how your trucks rails are straight. I still would get the hitch anyway They are easy to mod. with a welder and torch just keep strength and durablity in mind.

Mike C · 12-05-2002, 10:05 AM

Ozarkhippie is right. The trucks have straight frame rails and the hitch bolts to them. They use bolt on rear bumper brackets. The Suburban (and Blazer) have curved rear frame rails and use the end of the frame as the inside bumper mounts. The Blazer and Sub use different hithces as well. I bought a Drawtite Class IV hitch (600/6000 1100/11000 with load distributor) from a local dealer for $125 plus tax. Early Classics has receivers for all of the trucks that are "hidden" behind the license plate.

LILREDGMC · 12-05-2002, 05:17 PM

After I got the Longhorn and saw the flex in the step bumper/modified hitch, I went in search of the right setup. Could have taken it from my GMC which has had one since 81, but checked around and Carquest had a special on. Valley hitch, for about $105. Used one of the existing frame holes as a locator and drilled the other two per rail. Just needed to get a drop coupler to keep the trailier near level during towing. I can get you the Carquest or Valley # if you need it. Since none of your options are local, why not spy a Suburban locally on a lot or your neighbors, and measure the rails of it and your own rig. Hope it helps a bit.

11-30-2002, 07:43 PM	#1
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	Will an 86 Suburban Class V hitch fit a '72 C10? When talking to my dad today he told me that I could have a Class V hitch (for towing airstream trailers) that came off of a 1986 Chevy Suburban. This is a bolt - on hitch and we were wondering if anybody knows if it will FIT on my '72 C10. He's also giving me the electric brake controller. I don't mind drilling the holes for mounting, BUT I want to know if it will fit the frame. I've done some searches for Bally hitches on the net and haven't found an interoperability guide. It appears from the Reese Hitch site that '73-84 hitches are same 85-00 hitches are the same (for chevies), BUT what about '72 hitches? what specs are needed? Is it a specific type? Anybody have an interoperatability guide? OR could anybody go out and measure their '72 hitch width and let me know, SO i can check with the trailer people for an '86 and see if they match? ideas anybody? Brian __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

11-30-2002, 07:50 PM	#2
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	I'm sorry I FORGOT TO MENTION, my dad lives in florida, the hitch is currently in tennessee and I'm in georgia, SO, I can't just go get it and measure it up. It'd take a 4 hour trip -- SO FIRST, I want to make sure it's worth it... Brian __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

11-30-2002, 08:03 PM	#3
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	after searching etrailer.com I found a DrawTite hitch with model # 41504 fits my '72 truck AND model 41500 fits an 86 suburban. I wonder what the difference is.. I think the 'burb's frame is wider.. oh well.. maybe somebody out there will know. Brian __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

12-01-2002, 12:26 AM	#4
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	Oh I forgot to say, I WON'T be towing an airstream... I'm just lookng to tow a car hauler and car weighing 4000 lbs total. __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

12-01-2002, 05:10 PM	#5
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	I'm not 100% sure but I think the very end of the 86 sub. frame rail seem to be rounded and drop down, unlike how your trucks rails are straight. I still would get the hitch anyway They are easy to mod. with a welder and torch just keep strength and durablity in mind. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

12-05-2002, 10:05 AM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,738	Ozarkhippie is right. The trucks have straight frame rails and the hitch bolts to them. They use bolt on rear bumper brackets. The Suburban (and Blazer) have curved rear frame rails and use the end of the frame as the inside bumper mounts. The Blazer and Sub use different hithces as well. I bought a Drawtite Class IV hitch (600/6000 1100/11000 with load distributor) from a local dealer for $125 plus tax. Early Classics has receivers for all of the trucks that are "hidden" behind the license plate. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-05-2002, 05:17 PM	#7
LILREDGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA Posts: 462	Class III or IV After I got the Longhorn and saw the flex in the step bumper/modified hitch, I went in search of the right setup. Could have taken it from my GMC which has had one since 81, but checked around and Carquest had a special on. Valley hitch, for about $105. Used one of the existing frame holes as a locator and drilled the other two per rail. Just needed to get a drop coupler to keep the trailier near level during towing. I can get you the Carquest or Valley # if you need it. Since none of your options are local, why not spy a Suburban locally on a lot or your neighbors, and measure the rails of it and your own rig. Hope it helps a bit.



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