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cochino12 · 01-20-2005, 09:26 PM

Will a reciever from a '91 burb fit on my '83k5? How about my 73' K20? Anything I need to know about these things before I buy? I just need one for a small 4*6 trailer right now, thanks

adam

Russell · 01-20-2005, 09:41 PM

Burb frame is different from a pickup frame, it won't fit your 73 (I tried to get one to bolt up already)

Might fit the K5 though...

79Silv4x4 · 01-21-2005, 12:00 AM

I can measure the one from my burb if ya need me to--it's a Draw-Tite.

cochino12 · 01-21-2005, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79Silv4x4

I can measure the one from my burb if ya need me to--it's a Draw-Tite.

That would be awesome!! I am going to make a 3hr drive to pull some parts off a 90 burb and would like to know if I should waste the time pulling it off. thanks again

Adam

beaterC10 · 01-21-2005, 09:05 AM

I used a reciever hitch for a burb when I built a hidden hitch for my stepside. The only problem with the burb hitch is the orientation of the receiver to the mounting brackets. The receiver will point uphill when the burb hitch is installed on a pickup.

Shimming the mounting bracket might work, but you are looking at 1/2 -3/4" shims between the frame and mount brackets.

My hitch used L shaped brackets to attach to the frame with the vertical leg of the bracket aligned with the outside edge of the frame. I cut the receiver tube loose from the mount brackets, swapped the brackets side to side, narrowed the receiver tube, and welded it back together. My hitch now has the vertical legs of the mounting brackets aligned to the inside edge of the frame.

79Silv4x4 · 01-21-2005, 10:58 AM

Sorry it took so long my damn ISP has been giving me hell. It's a crude drawing too but maybe it will help. It's basically a top view and the red lines are where it bolts to the frame. Let me know if you need anything further.

rolson1039 · 01-21-2005, 01:55 PM

i picked up a trailer hitch from a burb a while ago from one of the boar members and i tried putting it on my 86 c10 the burb frame is wider and the hitch would not fit.
i have access to a hitch from a 1 ton dually im trying to find out if the hitch from it will fit my 1/2 ton

01-20-2005, 09:26 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	reciever hitch question? Will a reciever from a '91 burb fit on my '83k5? How about my 73' K20? Anything I need to know about these things before I buy? I just need one for a small 4*6 trailer right now, thanks adam __________________ 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

01-20-2005, 09:41 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Burb frame is different from a pickup frame, it won't fit your 73 (I tried to get one to bolt up already) Might fit the K5 though... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-21-2005, 10:58 AM	#6
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Sorry it took so long my damn ISP has been giving me hell. It's a crude drawing too but maybe it will help. It's basically a top view and the red lines are where it bolts to the frame. Let me know if you need anything further. Attached Images

01-21-2005, 01:55 PM	#7
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	i picked up a trailer hitch from a burb a while ago from one of the boar members and i tried putting it on my 86 c10 the burb frame is wider and the hitch would not fit. i have access to a hitch from a 1 ton dually im trying to find out if the hitch from it will fit my 1/2 ton __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

01-21-2005, 12:00 AM	#3
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	I can measure the one from my burb if ya need me to--it's a Draw-Tite.

01-21-2005, 09:05 AM	#5
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	I used a reciever hitch for a burb when I built a hidden hitch for my stepside. The only problem with the burb hitch is the orientation of the receiver to the mounting brackets. The receiver will point uphill when the burb hitch is installed on a pickup. Shimming the mounting bracket might work, but you are looking at 1/2 -3/4" shims between the frame and mount brackets. My hitch used L shaped brackets to attach to the frame with the vertical leg of the bracket aligned with the outside edge of the frame. I cut the receiver tube loose from the mount brackets, swapped the brackets side to side, narrowed the receiver tube, and welded it back together. My hitch now has the vertical legs of the mounting brackets aligned to the inside edge of the frame.



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