Spare tire fit with trailer hitch

[oldcarnut]

Wanting to buy a receiver hitch for my 71 regular bumper. I searched for some reference pics or info. but no luck finding an answer for the spare tire fit. I'm looking at the Curt 14082 and I see posts on fit for bumper and license plates but can somebody tell me if the spare tire assy will still fit with that hitch without a lot of modification or know of another class IV that will? Thanks

[special-K]

If it's an application for these trucks, then it should be made taking in consideration the spare tire hold all these trucks had unless the side-mount was optioned. You should ask curt, unless someone here already has experience with what you want to do. my truck came to me with a custom fabricated hitch with brackets made to go wide around the optional (more massive) drop and swing spare tire mount

[Getter-Done]

On The website it says:
Notes:
•Fits with a full-size spare tire under the vehicle
•Trailer hitch weight ratings are limited to vehicle manufacturer's stated capacities
•Includes installation hardware

In the 152 COMPATIBLE VEHICLES -the 67-72 is not listed but comes up in the search method.

I 2nd the advice to call them.

CURT Group

Headquarters: (877) 287-8634

Product Support: EXT. 2

Customer Service: EXT. 3

Maybe some one will chime in that has bought one.










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[special-K]

I know front frame rail spacing on the front is the same as 73-87. I believe it is on the rear. If they can't say it'll fit, run that by them and see what they say

[oldcarnut]

The only hitch they list for the 71 is a class 3 13099. The later 1975+ year the 14082 is listed for them. Ive tried calling but they must be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays. I was hoping somebody that had one could verify as I can get one this week for %25 off and free shipping Blk Fri sale from Advance auto. I'll try calling again throughout the day as I have the factory helper springs as well.

[Mike C]

I have the Curt 13028 mounted on a 71 GMC longbed 1/2 ton big block truck. I bought it from Amazon a year ago or so for $89 with free shipping on Prime day. It works great and the spare fits fine. It also clears the dealer installed step bumper as well.

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-13028-Cl...5039407&sr=8-4

[oldcarnut]

Turns out Curt makes it for u-haul and the local u-haul had it in stock. The u-haul number is 41803 for the 14082. U-haul lists it as a fit for the 71. I drove down to check it out and it appears it will go fine. I may have to put a spacer to accommodate the extra helper spring brackets. I can order it for $159 today from Advance so I'll post some pics of the install after I get it in.

[oldcarnut]

Here's the original hitch. Not sure if it was dealer installed or just an aftermarket. It attached to the bumper and up and over the spare tire. The spare I have is a large full size tire. The other possible obstacle was the optional helper springs

[oldcarnut]

The hitch had to have new holes drilled in the frame and the spare tire bolt relocated just a little bit. I butted it up against the helper spring mounts. On this particular bumper I had to cut a notch in it to clear the receiver end. Tire cleared fine. Receiver was back a little further out the rear but could have been set back some more if it wasn't for the helper spring perches. While I was at it I replaced the tail gate wood grain panel with a new one.

[oldcarnut]

New panel

[Getter-Done]

Nice Work










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