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all4gss · 02-13-2003, 03:43 PM

hello,

i'm just starting to get enough parts together so that it feels like i'll eventually get this truck running, I want to know who recommends what as far as hitches go. In the end i think i'd like a roll pan for the rear but still want to be able to pull something if needed. What do you guys run? reese, hidden hitch etc? Also is there a specific part number? This will be on a 2wd c-10.

anyhelp would be great.

keith

AirMale · 02-13-2003, 03:50 PM

Good queston Keith! I'm using a Lund rollpan and want to know what hidden hitch works with these?

*Zilverado* · 02-13-2003, 03:51 PM

I'd like to go with a receiver style hitch some day as well, but for now I'm just using the stock step bumper. Plenty of capacity for what I need and a heck of a lot cheaper.

Blue Beard · 02-13-2003, 04:10 PM

My understanding that the hidden hitch works with most trucks with roll pans...

Simply behind the license plate.....

Would like to see some installed on the older trucks.....none so far.....

Low87 · 02-13-2003, 04:40 PM

After I installed my roll pan I had a frame-mount hitch installed. I didn't like the look of it so I went to the trailer shop and asked about a hidden hitch. Just the hitch was $300 (about 5 years ago), so I decided to keep my old one on. 2 years ago I had the hitch removed completely, no need for it any more (my truck is so low I had to install the ball upside down on a 6" drop hitch so it went up instead of down!).
You should be able to go ask any trailer or hitch place (I'd avoid installs by U-Haul, etc.). Just find one where you know they'll do a good job (look for hot rods in the parking lot

). Or, do it yourself!

Low87 · 02-13-2003, 04:43 PM

Another thought (damn, 2 in 10 minutes!), a while back I was looking at my frame-mount hitch to see what I could do with it. Originally it was bolted to the bottom of the frame, but it looks like maneuvering it inbetween the frame to where the mounting flares went on top of the frame would place it perfectly behind the license plate for a hidden hitch.
Since I can't use mine anymore I ought to sell it, but shipping would be a biotch.

gchemist · 02-13-2003, 04:52 PM

www.mar-k.com has a hidden hitch for roll pans. Since I have one of their roll pans I'll probably buy their hitch. I guess it's decently priced. I've seen some for $119 to $159 in truck magazines.

solidaxel · 02-14-2003, 06:16 PM

Hidden hitches are the only way to go I have one on my 78 and also on my 55 both have a roll pan. The big problem is the license plate light if you dont use a frame with a light I have not found anything else to use in place of the frame light. I picked up one from laim, Aim Industries a few years ago and had to do some extensive remodeling as it was too wide for the frame, but the blue tip wrench fixed it and it was mucheasier to install than the below the bumper receiver hitch that i had. Also you have to do something with the spare tire if you use the under bumper type. when you look for a roll pan make sure you get one that has a dip in it at the center so it covers more of the spare tire, I didn't see that when I ordered the roll pan, so I leave the spare tire at home !!!!

02-13-2003, 03:43 PM	#1
all4gss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Rolla, Mo Posts: 46	hitches hello, i'm just starting to get enough parts together so that it feels like i'll eventually get this truck running, I want to know who recommends what as far as hitches go. In the end i think i'd like a roll pan for the rear but still want to be able to pull something if needed. What do you guys run? reese, hidden hitch etc? Also is there a specific part number? This will be on a 2wd c-10. anyhelp would be great. keith __________________ true power comes from above!!! 1984 C/10 2wd SWB.

02-13-2003, 03:50 PM	#2
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Good queston Keith! I'm using a Lund rollpan and want to know what hidden hitch works with these? __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

02-13-2003, 04:10 PM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	My understanding that the hidden hitch works with most trucks with roll pans... Simply behind the license plate..... Would like to see some installed on the older trucks.....none so far..... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-13-2003, 04:40 PM	#5
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	After I installed my roll pan I had a frame-mount hitch installed. I didn't like the look of it so I went to the trailer shop and asked about a hidden hitch. Just the hitch was $300 (about 5 years ago), so I decided to keep my old one on. 2 years ago I had the hitch removed completely, no need for it any more (my truck is so low I had to install the ball upside down on a 6" drop hitch so it went up instead of down!). You should be able to go ask any trailer or hitch place (I'd avoid installs by U-Haul, etc.). Just find one where you know they'll do a good job (look for hot rods in the parking lot ). Or, do it yourself! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-13-2003, 04:43 PM	#6
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Another thought (damn, 2 in 10 minutes!), a while back I was looking at my frame-mount hitch to see what I could do with it. Originally it was bolted to the bottom of the frame, but it looks like maneuvering it inbetween the frame to where the mounting flares went on top of the frame would place it perfectly behind the license plate for a hidden hitch. Since I can't use mine anymore I ought to sell it, but shipping would be a biotch. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-13-2003, 03:51 PM	#3
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	I'd like to go with a receiver style hitch some day as well, but for now I'm just using the stock step bumper. Plenty of capacity for what I need and a heck of a lot cheaper.

02-13-2003, 04:52 PM	#7
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	www.mar-k.com has a hidden hitch for roll pans. Since I have one of their roll pans I'll probably buy their hitch. I guess it's decently priced. I've seen some for $119 to $159 in truck magazines. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-14-2003, 06:16 PM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Hidden hitches are the only way to go I have one on my 78 and also on my 55 both have a roll pan. The big problem is the license plate light if you dont use a frame with a light I have not found anything else to use in place of the frame light. I picked up one from laim, Aim Industries a few years ago and had to do some extensive remodeling as it was too wide for the frame, but the blue tip wrench fixed it and it was mucheasier to install than the below the bumper receiver hitch that i had. Also you have to do something with the spare tire if you use the under bumper type. when you look for a roll pan make sure you get one that has a dip in it at the center so it covers more of the spare tire, I didn't see that when I ordered the roll pan, so I leave the spare tire at home !!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

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