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tdangle · 02-03-2020, 11:44 PM

I purchased a Drawtite hitch 41504, a class 3 hitch with max rating of 1000 lb / 10,000 lb gross weight. Bought at Amazon for $120.

Happy to report install was easy and I was able to keep the spare tire.

I bolted the side pieces to the cross piece of the hitch and then raised it into place after dropping the spare tire. I used C clamps to hold in place while I marked the holes. Drilled 6 1/2" holes stepping up from 1/8" to 1/4" then 1/2". (Hint: Use new or sharpened drill bits)

Bolted into place and raised tire into place. I was not able to secure the tire with the cross piece as the bar was hitting the side plate of the hitch on the passenger side. I placed 2 short pieces of 2x6 on top of the tire to take up the gap between the top of the tire and the 2 bars the top of the tire pushes against and was able to secure the tire.

Redneck Rydes · 02-04-2020, 12:43 AM

Looks good!

SWEET7T · 02-04-2020, 09:40 AM

Glad to see that it fits with the step bumper. How far back does the receiver tube stick out, any, a lot?
Too bad it doesn't tuck up closer though. For $120, I could live with it (or modify).

Thank you for the info!

tdangle · 02-04-2020, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SWEET7T

Glad to see that it fits with the step bumper. How far back does the receiver tube stick out, any, a lot?
Too bad it doesn't tuck up closer though. For $120, I could live with it (or modify).

Thank you for the info!

It is about 3 inches back under my bumper

cornerstone · 02-04-2020, 03:08 PM

Looks great Terry. Would you mind posting a picture from the lower side view so I can see where the end of the hitch resides?

tdangle · 02-04-2020, 04:02 PM

Here you go. As you can see from the underside of the bumper, the drop hitch was welded well. It took a cutting torch and bit of work to remove it. I haven't bothered to clean it up. Let me know if this is what you need.

Astro-Balls · 02-04-2020, 06:19 PM

Nice, Would that work the same for a '68 LB C20?

tdangle · 02-04-2020, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

Nice, Would that work the same for a '68 LB C20?

I would think so. Can't image they changed the frame much if at all.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-04-2020, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the info. My "Buddy" was going to charge $300.00 for the same part #. I ordered it through Amazon.

**davischevy** · 02-05-2020, 01:00 AM

Good info.

cornerstone · 02-05-2020, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tdangle

Here you go. As you can see from the underside of the bumper, the drop hitch was welded well. It took a cutting torch and bit of work to remove it. I haven't bothered to clean it up. Let me know if this is what you need.

It's the perfect shot! I appreciate you taking the time to do that for me.

Brian

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-13-2020, 10:46 AM

I installed mine yesterday. Fairly straight forward installation and fits nice.

02-03-2020, 11:44 PM	#1
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Frame mount hitch I purchased a Drawtite hitch 41504, a class 3 hitch with max rating of 1000 lb / 10,000 lb gross weight. Bought at Amazon for $120. Happy to report install was easy and I was able to keep the spare tire. I bolted the side pieces to the cross piece of the hitch and then raised it into place after dropping the spare tire. I used C clamps to hold in place while I marked the holes. Drilled 6 1/2" holes stepping up from 1/8" to 1/4" then 1/2". (Hint: Use new or sharpened drill bits) Bolted into place and raised tire into place. I was not able to secure the tire with the cross piece as the bar was hitting the side plate of the hitch on the passenger side. I placed 2 short pieces of 2x6 on top of the tire to take up the gap between the top of the tire and the 2 bars the top of the tire pushes against and was able to secure the tire. Attached Images __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

02-04-2020, 12:43 AM	#2
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Frame mount hitch Looks good!

02-04-2020, 09:40 AM	#3
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Re: Frame mount hitch Glad to see that it fits with the step bumper. How far back does the receiver tube stick out, any, a lot? Too bad it doesn't tuck up closer though. For $120, I could live with it (or modify). Thank you for the info! __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

02-04-2020, 03:08 PM	#5
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Frame mount hitch Looks great Terry. Would you mind posting a picture from the lower side view so I can see where the end of the hitch resides? __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

02-04-2020, 04:02 PM	#6
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: Frame mount hitch Here you go. As you can see from the underside of the bumper, the drop hitch was welded well. It took a cutting torch and bit of work to remove it. I haven't bothered to clean it up. Let me know if this is what you need. Attached Images __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

02-04-2020, 06:19 PM	#7
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Frame mount hitch Nice, Would that work the same for a '68 LB C20? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

02-04-2020, 10:01 PM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Frame mount hitch Thanks for the info. My "Buddy" was going to charge $300.00 for the same part #. I ordered it through Amazon. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-05-2020, 01:00 AM	#10
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Frame mount hitch Good info. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-13-2020, 10:46 AM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Frame mount hitch I installed mine yesterday. Fairly straight forward installation and fits nice. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul



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