Questions about hidden tow hitches - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

74Chevy74 · 08-21-2006, 05:36 PM

What's up guys, I'm looking for what you guys are running for hidden hitches or if the one's I've seen are modified. I'm running the same bumper that is on this truck. What I'd like to do is have the hitch receiver right behind the license plate, I was thinking the plate could just be mounted to a plate that is mounted to a receiver. Let me know what you guys are running or if you have Ideas.

boxrodz · 08-21-2006, 06:10 PM

Sir Michael's carries hidden hitches for these trucks, http://www.sirmichaels.com/shop/tow.php. Mounting the plate on a support that attaches to the receiver is a good idea. You could also consider attaching the license plate to a spring-loaded bracket that is mounted to the bumper and swings up (or down) to access the receiver. Older cars that have the filler neck behind the rear license plate have these type of brackets.

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2006, 06:12 PM

I had one custom built for my 97 Chevy. It went through the roll pan and came out behind the license plate. I had a flip up kit, but you can use a fold down plate bracket from a Camaro or Firebird.

**AspecialZ** · 08-21-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I had one custom built for my 97 Chevy. It went through the roll pan and came out behind the license plate. I had a flip up kit, but you can use a fold down plate bracket from a Camaro or Firebird.

I agree! go camaro flip down, you can get them real cheap on ebay!

beaterC10 · 08-22-2006, 09:50 AM

I modified a receiver from a Suburban to fit and remove the license plate when I tow. I think the total investment was around $50.

08-21-2006, 05:36 PM	#1
74Chevy74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 167	Questions about hidden tow hitches What's up guys, I'm looking for what you guys are running for hidden hitches or if the one's I've seen are modified. I'm running the same bumper that is on this truck. What I'd like to do is have the hitch receiver right behind the license plate, I was thinking the plate could just be mounted to a plate that is mounted to a receiver. Let me know what you guys are running or if you have Ideas. Attached Images Last edited by 74Chevy74; 08-21-2006 at 05:38 PM.

08-21-2006, 06:10 PM	#2
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Questions about hidden tow hitches Sir Michael's carries hidden hitches for these trucks, http://www.sirmichaels.com/shop/tow.php. Mounting the plate on a support that attaches to the receiver is a good idea. You could also consider attaching the license plate to a spring-loaded bracket that is mounted to the bumper and swings up (or down) to access the receiver. Older cars that have the filler neck behind the rear license plate have these type of brackets. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

08-21-2006, 06:12 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Questions about hidden tow hitches I had one custom built for my 97 Chevy. It went through the roll pan and came out behind the license plate. I had a flip up kit, but you can use a fold down plate bracket from a Camaro or Firebird. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-22-2006, 09:50 AM	#5
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Questions about hidden tow hitches I modified a receiver from a Suburban to fit and remove the license plate when I tow. I think the total investment was around $50.



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