S10 hitch for 55-59 trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

yossarian19 · 10-03-2015, 02:28 PM

I was looking around for vehicles with a 34" frame width.
I know the Chevy Venture hitch works on a TF truck, but I wanted something rated heavier.
The Crown Victoria hitch is a maybe, I know the front section is the same width as a TF but not sure about the rear.
The S10, I think, has the same rear frame width -- anyone looked at it any closer? Would be nice to put at least a 7500 lb hitch on the truck.

**G&R's57GMC** · 10-03-2015, 04:28 PM

Use the U Haul receiver for the Chevy Venture and add side plates to mount it to the sides of the frame and add a tube going forward to a second cross member that is also plated to the sides of the frame rails.

This will spread the load over a longer portion of the truck frame.

It wouldn't hurt to box the frame rails also.

What are you planning to tow that you need this much receiver for ?

OrrieG · 10-03-2015, 07:45 PM

I found a used Draw Tite Class 3 that mounts to the bottom of the frame. Rear most bolts were ok but front a problem. I just welded on some side plates to distribute the load along the frame. The receiver tucks right under the bumper.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-03-2015, 07:49 PM

Nice pics Glen!

**mr48chev** · 10-03-2015, 08:53 PM

That last one comes under the heading of "will handle far more than the truck will".

You still have to stay within what the donor S-10 chassis was rated at for towing and that is probably some where between 3000 and 5500 lbs depending on what year and chassis.

**G&R's57GMC** · 10-04-2015, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Nice pics Glen!

Thanks Dan.

To The O.P. The Venture receiver is rated at 3500# with 350# Tongue weight.

Besides the TF Frame is not robust enough for a 7500# trailer.

yossarian19 · 10-04-2015, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

Thanks Dan.

To The O.P. The Venture receiver is rated at 3500# with 350# Tongue weight.

Besides the TF Frame is not robust enough for a 7500# trailer.

You think? I hadn't even thought of the frame as a limiting factor.
I have an '04 Grand Cherokee, rated to 7500 lbs, that I would like to downsize. I'd like to be able to pull a project home, though, which leaves the truck. 3,500# doesn't cut it. 5,000# might but more would obviously be better.

**G&R's57GMC** · 10-04-2015, 12:43 AM

Ah ... This could be posable with the additions I mentioned above .

Just be sure the load on the trailer is balanced over the trailer axles.

10-03-2015, 02:28 PM	#1
yossarian19 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 908	S10 hitch for 55-59 trucks? I was looking around for vehicles with a 34" frame width. I know the Chevy Venture hitch works on a TF truck, but I wanted something rated heavier. The Crown Victoria hitch is a maybe, I know the front section is the same width as a TF but not sure about the rear. The S10, I think, has the same rear frame width -- anyone looked at it any closer? Would be nice to put at least a 7500 lb hitch on the truck. __________________ "Over my head" 1957 Chevy 3200, big rear window & 6 lug. Front disc, power steering, Vortec 4.8 / 4L60E swap, hydro boost brakes & patina.

10-03-2015, 04:28 PM	#2
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: S10 hitch for 55-59 trucks? Use the U Haul receiver for the Chevy Venture and add side plates to mount it to the sides of the frame and add a tube going forward to a second cross member that is also plated to the sides of the frame rails. This will spread the load over a longer portion of the truck frame. It wouldn't hurt to box the frame rails also. What are you planning to tow that you need this much receiver for ? Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 10-03-2015 at 04:43 PM.

10-03-2015, 07:45 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: S10 hitch for 55-59 trucks? I found a used Draw Tite Class 3 that mounts to the bottom of the frame. Rear most bolts were ok but front a problem. I just welded on some side plates to distribute the load along the frame. The receiver tucks right under the bumper. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-03-2015, 07:49 PM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,343	Re: S10 hitch for 55-59 trucks? Nice pics Glen! __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

10-03-2015, 08:53 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: S10 hitch for 55-59 trucks? That last one comes under the heading of "will handle far more than the truck will". You still have to stay within what the donor S-10 chassis was rated at for towing and that is probably some where between 3000 and 5500 lbs depending on what year and chassis. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-04-2015, 12:43 AM	#8
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: S10 hitch for 55-59 trucks? Ah ... This could be posable with the additions I mentioned above . Just be sure the load on the trailer is balanced over the trailer axles. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.