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Coley · 03-07-2015, 12:59 PM

Does anyone know if a frame mount tow hitch will mount equally on the 67-72' frames and the 73'-80 truck frames? (...say 1/2 ton)
OR is it a completely different design for different widths and different hole spacing, etc.
I was wondering if GM had changed anything much in that part of the truck design.
All good
Coley

cdowns · 03-07-2015, 01:12 PM

Should b ok to go on the frame but you may need to drill holes to mount for your application

Greasey Harley · 03-07-2015, 01:18 PM

I just put a Curt Receiver hitch on my 68 c10, I took it off a 78 K10, it fit well. I just had to drill six 1/2" holes in the bottom of the frame rail.
The trailer plug was a direct fit also, it plugged right in to the factory harness.

03-07-2015, 12:59 PM	#1
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	GM Tow hitch compatibility question Does anyone know if a frame mount tow hitch will mount equally on the 67-72' frames and the 73'-80 truck frames? (...say 1/2 ton) OR is it a completely different design for different widths and different hole spacing, etc. I was wondering if GM had changed anything much in that part of the truck design. All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-07-2015, 01:12 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: GM Tow hitch compatibility question Should b ok to go on the frame but you may need to drill holes to mount for your application __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-07-2015, 01:18 PM	#3
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 885	Re: GM Tow hitch compatibility question I just put a Curt Receiver hitch on my 68 c10, I took it off a 78 K10, it fit well. I just had to drill six 1/2" holes in the bottom of the frame rail. The trailer plug was a direct fit also, it plugged right in to the factory harness. Last edited by Greasey Harley; 03-07-2015 at 01:26 PM.



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