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Old 07-31-2014, 01:49 AM   #1
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Yep! 34" framerail outside to outside. I talked with one of the engineers today at curt gave him the frame rail dimensions that he needed and he took the dimensions off of another hitch for the proper drop for it to come out behind the license plate in the bottom center. He said it will fit properly and is safe to use for the rated amount with our trucks. I ordered mine today it should be in next week. I will take photos of the install when I get it in.
Does the curt hang down low....ia it hidden behind the license plate?
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Old 07-31-2014, 02:42 AM   #2
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Do any of the hidden hitches clear space wise, if you have a spare tire under the truck?
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Old 08-01-2014, 01:59 PM   #3
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Does the curt hang down low....ia it hidden behind the license plate?
Please post the part number with install pic's.
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Old 08-01-2014, 02:18 PM   #4
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Does the curt hang down low....ia it hidden behind the license plate?
Half and half.
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Old 09-11-2015, 12:03 PM   #5
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Glad I found this thread. Just ordered the curt hitch cause I have a c20
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Old 11-17-2016, 08:28 PM   #6
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Anyone have any information on a trailer hitch that can be used with a roll pan? I saw someone made there own here on the site. Does anyone know of any manufactured ones?
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Old 01-31-2022, 10:28 AM   #7
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Trying to find class 4 hitch for my 70 K10. Contacted Curt about #14082, but they wont confirm it will fit. Did you put one on your 67? thanks, Mav
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Old 02-12-2012, 07:06 PM   #8
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I have the hidden hitch from ECE as well.
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Old 02-12-2012, 10:38 PM   #9
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Do you have the link were you bought the Curt trailer hitch ?
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Old 02-02-2014, 06:16 PM   #10
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Here's mine. Draw Tight
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Old 02-13-2012, 02:00 AM   #11
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Here's the link... looks like it went up $1.05


Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing 14082 Class IV... Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing 14082 Class IV...
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Old 03-27-2013, 12:56 AM   #12
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Here's the link... looks like it went up $1.05
Amazon.com: Curt Manufacturing 14082 Class IV Receiver: Automotive
"Looks like it went up" another $40+ this past year... now up to $207.38, but still with free shipping.
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Old 03-27-2013, 02:51 AM   #13
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"Looks like it went up" another $40+ this past year... now up to $207.38, but still with free shipping.
everything else is going up also aint it?

Try your local rv store also.
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Old 03-27-2013, 05:48 AM   #14
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Old 03-27-2013, 09:46 AM   #15
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So both the curt and ECE are hidden behind the license plate? does anyone have a link for the ECE hitch?
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Way too true!
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Old 02-13-2012, 02:03 AM   #17
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I do need a set of rear sport bumper brackets for a longbed fleetside 2wd coil spring setup before I do a write up on the install though so i get the proper measurement on where to drill the holes in the framerail.
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Old 04-28-2012, 01:02 PM   #18
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Any update on the install?
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Old 04-28-2012, 02:30 PM   #19
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I built my own hidden hitch for about twenty bucks.
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Old 08-21-2012, 10:46 PM   #20
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Finally got it installed! It is the perfect height with my Class IV adjustable receiver.
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Old 07-30-2014, 09:47 PM   #21
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Finally got it installed! It is the perfect height with my Class IV adjustable receiver.
I know this is old but I see your still active here. I notice you had to remove your plate bracket to mount your hitch. Im running into the same issue. Im pretty aggravated about this.
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Old 07-31-2014, 12:26 AM   #22
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At the point I took that picture, I had not installed my plate or bracket yet. to take the bracket off I believe it is 4 bolts... pretty simple in my mind... Also you will have to trim it to allow the receiver to come out, then with a flip up bracket installed in the upside down from OEM design the license plate will be bent around the receiver the last 3/16" and will be visible and legal. To install this hitch you will be drilling 4-6 holes depending on how you line your hitch up under the rear of the frame.
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Old 07-31-2014, 12:31 AM   #23
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At the point I took that picture, I had not installed my plate or bracket yet. to take the bracket off I believe it is 4 bolts... pretty simple in my mind... Also you will have to trim it to allow the receiver to come out, then with a flip up bracket installed in the upside down from OEM design the license plate will be bent around the receiver the last 3/16" and will be visible and legal. To install this hitch you will be drilling 4-6 holes depending on how you line your hitch up under the rear of the frame.
Urg. Im not happy with that one bit. I would've bought a hidden hitch if I had of known that. Thanks for the reply though!
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Old 02-02-2014, 04:11 PM   #24
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ok, so all this talk of hitches and not a mention of anyone bagged! I want a hitch that is hidden and doesn't drag on the ground! Is anyone else wondering the same as me?? Any help? i saw awhile back that CPP had one but I can't find it
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i saw awhile back that CPP had one but I can't find it
It's still on their website - look under "Upgrades"
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