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chevymotocross · 07-28-2010, 02:29 PM

I recently received my Mar-K roll pan. I haven't even took it out of the box yet. I recently learned that Sir Michaels sells a roll pan with a flipping license plate, and a matching behind the roll pan hitch.

Wish I saw this before I ordered the Mar-K.

How are regular bolt on hitches with roll pans? Do they hang extremely low in a very ugly way? My truck is lowered 6'' in the rear too so I wouldn't want a hitch to hang low.

Have any of you easily modified a Mar-K rollpan to work with a hidden style hitch?

Are there any regular hitches out there, other than the Sir Michaels, that doesn't hang low?

Shawn5488 · 07-28-2010, 03:35 PM

You will have to buy a hitch that the center bolts in and flip it or make your own.

I would take the easy way out, sell the roll pan you bought and take a loss, buy the right one with the flip down license plate and hitch, simple simple.

Slonaker · 07-28-2010, 05:44 PM

I think someone on here modified a purchased hitch recently to work with a pan. Maybe do some searching. Jonboy, or something like that, maybe?

Slonaker

jdmaffeo · 07-28-2010, 08:18 PM

Oh I wish I had gone with Mar-K! LOL!! I went with Sir Michael's and the hidden hitch setup with the flip license plate idea. It took 4 roll pans. The first 3 went to the trash as they couldn't make them right and they didn't want them back. I finally just gave up and settled with the 4th try. The roll pan at least finally fit the truck. The hitch is now in my attic. I'm one of these days going to just cut it up and modify it so that it will work with the opening behind the license plate.

chevymotocross · 07-29-2010, 12:52 AM

Wow, thanks for that info jdmaffeo, sounds like I went with a good fitting roll pan over Sir Michael.

I was just reading the directions on the Sir Michael hidden hitch. It states the rear spring perch needs to be removed to install the bolts for the hitch. Sounds like I may pass. I just went through all that suspension work, and with the bed on, I know removing that perch wouldn't be fun.

I really don't tow much at all. Maybe I'll just pass the whole idea away and use my blazer when towing is needed.

07-28-2010, 02:29 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Roll Pan Towing options I recently received my Mar-K roll pan. I haven't even took it out of the box yet. I recently learned that Sir Michaels sells a roll pan with a flipping license plate, and a matching behind the roll pan hitch. Wish I saw this before I ordered the Mar-K. How are regular bolt on hitches with roll pans? Do they hang extremely low in a very ugly way? My truck is lowered 6'' in the rear too so I wouldn't want a hitch to hang low. Have any of you easily modified a Mar-K rollpan to work with a hidden style hitch? Are there any regular hitches out there, other than the Sir Michaels, that doesn't hang low? __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

07-28-2010, 03:35 PM	#2
Shawn5488 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central IN Posts: 87	Re: Roll Pan Towing options You will have to buy a hitch that the center bolts in and flip it or make your own. I would take the easy way out, sell the roll pan you bought and take a loss, buy the right one with the flip down license plate and hitch, simple simple.

07-28-2010, 05:44 PM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Roll Pan Towing options I think someone on here modified a purchased hitch recently to work with a pan. Maybe do some searching. Jonboy, or something like that, maybe? Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

07-28-2010, 08:18 PM	#4
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Roll Pan Towing options Oh I wish I had gone with Mar-K! LOL!! I went with Sir Michael's and the hidden hitch setup with the flip license plate idea. It took 4 roll pans. The first 3 went to the trash as they couldn't make them right and they didn't want them back. I finally just gave up and settled with the 4th try. The roll pan at least finally fit the truck. The hitch is now in my attic. I'm one of these days going to just cut it up and modify it so that it will work with the opening behind the license plate. Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

07-29-2010, 12:52 AM	#5
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Roll Pan Towing options Wow, thanks for that info jdmaffeo, sounds like I went with a good fitting roll pan over Sir Michael. I was just reading the directions on the Sir Michael hidden hitch. It states the rear spring perch needs to be removed to install the bolts for the hitch. Sounds like I may pass. I just went through all that suspension work, and with the bed on, I know removing that perch wouldn't be fun. I really don't tow much at all. Maybe I'll just pass the whole idea away and use my blazer when towing is needed. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 07-29-2010 at 12:52 AM.



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