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UKNOWME · 12-12-2012, 04:01 PM

Does anyone make a tow hitch that is low profile and is hidden behind the license plate box for the square c10s? I'm goint to run a sport bumper and dont want it to stick out

SCOTI · 12-12-2012, 07:36 PM

I don't know of a marketed/direct fit for 73-87's but there are options that work...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285522

**truckfan** · 12-13-2012, 02:51 PM

watchin. me too

Firebirdjones · 12-13-2012, 06:58 PM

I have the hidden hitch here for my 72, but I never bothered to see how it might work on my 79 (it already has a hitch). I'm sure it would take some fab work though.
I couldn't hide one on the 79 anyway as it has the spare tire crank and lock already behind the license plate so there is no room for a hitch up there, so I just never looked at this as an option. Interesting though.

cochino12 · 02-04-2013, 10:20 AM

has anyone tried this with a sport bumper?

http://www.trucknvans.com/Sir-Michae...-p/2776147.htm

UKNOWME · 02-04-2013, 03:53 PM

I bet it would. Depending on the position you may have to use a longer receiver. Thanks for the info!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

has anyone tried this with a sport bumper?

http://www.trucknvans.com/Sir-Michae...-p/2776147.htm

*JCampbell* · 02-04-2013, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

has anyone tried this with a sport bumper?

http://www.trucknvans.com/Sir-Michae...-p/2776147.htm

Pretty proud of it. Damn.

Firebirdjones · 02-04-2013, 05:58 PM

$250?? Seems about right. That's in the ballpark of what I paid for a class IV hitch.

However my only complaint would be the 5,000 lbs. tow rating they give it,,,that's pretty damn weak. I hope they are talking about tongue weight

Otherwise that's a useless hitch in my opinion.

*JCampbell* · 02-04-2013, 06:10 PM

That's what I mean...that receiver is only a Class 3. Regular class 3's go for less than half that all day, everyday.

Personally, I don't mind having a receiver hanging under the bumper. It’s not like the old days when they were big ol nasty hunks of steel hanging out there. Most of the newer models are relatively low profile.

Firebirdjones · 02-04-2013, 06:18 PM

I like my big ole nasty hunk of steel,,,, Big old square tube class IV sucker, I feel sorry for anyone that runs into the back of my truck

You should see it with the load distribution hitch sticking out of it

Some of the more recent stuff in the last few years however I see is made out of round tube and while may be more appealing to some, doesn't really matter to me, my truck is just a truck

12-12-2012, 04:01 PM	#1
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Hidden hitch Does anyone make a tow hitch that is low profile and is hidden behind the license plate box for the square c10s? I'm goint to run a sport bumper and dont want it to stick out __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

12-12-2012, 07:36 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Hidden hitch I don't know of a marketed/direct fit for 73-87's but there are options that work... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285522 __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-13-2012, 02:51 PM	#3
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: Hidden hitch watchin. me too __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

12-13-2012, 06:58 PM	#4
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Hidden hitch I have the hidden hitch here for my 72, but I never bothered to see how it might work on my 79 (it already has a hitch). I'm sure it would take some fab work though. I couldn't hide one on the 79 anyway as it has the spare tire crank and lock already behind the license plate so there is no room for a hitch up there, so I just never looked at this as an option. Interesting though.

02-04-2013, 10:20 AM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Hidden hitch has anyone tried this with a sport bumper? http://www.trucknvans.com/Sir-Michae...-p/2776147.htm __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-04-2013, 05:58 PM	#8
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Hidden hitch $250?? Seems about right. That's in the ballpark of what I paid for a class IV hitch. However my only complaint would be the 5,000 lbs. tow rating they give it,,,that's pretty damn weak. I hope they are talking about tongue weight Otherwise that's a useless hitch in my opinion.

02-04-2013, 06:10 PM	#9
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Hidden hitch That's what I mean...that receiver is only a Class 3. Regular class 3's go for less than half that all day, everyday. Personally, I don't mind having a receiver hanging under the bumper. It’s not like the old days when they were big ol nasty hunks of steel hanging out there. Most of the newer models are relatively low profile.

02-04-2013, 06:18 PM	#10
Firebirdjones Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Prescott, Arizona Posts: 2,396	Re: Hidden hitch I like my big ole nasty hunk of steel,,,, Big old square tube class IV sucker, I feel sorry for anyone that runs into the back of my truck You should see it with the load distribution hitch sticking out of it Some of the more recent stuff in the last few years however I see is made out of round tube and while may be more appealing to some, doesn't really matter to me, my truck is just a truck



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