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**hatzie** · 03-21-2024, 04:53 PM

The stock GMT800 step bumper is Class I. Class I is 1,500 lbs or thereabouts IIRC but I wouldn't trust that bumper for more than 1,000 lbs.

A big ugly aftermarket plate steel & diamond plate bumper is Class II 3,500 lbs or so.

I would just get a receiver and bolt it to the frame. Class III & Class IV are around $200 for a bolt-on part.

I looked up the Resse Reciever hitch part numbers but do your own legwork.
Reese Class III is #37152 Good to 5,000 lbs
Reese Class IV is #75725 Class IV is good to 10,000 lbs but the medium SUV derates it to 6,000. The hitch is capable of more but the truck isn't. A fully loaded 10K trailer will drive the truck. That's an unpleasant experience.

The seven flat terminal trailer light jack is a plug-in part if the truck doesn't already have one.

03-21-2024, 04:53 PM	#15
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,915	Re: New To Me '03 Tahoe The stock GMT800 step bumper is Class I. Class I is 1,500 lbs or thereabouts IIRC but I wouldn't trust that bumper for more than 1,000 lbs. A big ugly aftermarket plate steel & diamond plate bumper is Class II 3,500 lbs or so. I would just get a receiver and bolt it to the frame. Class III & Class IV are around $200 for a bolt-on part. I looked up the Resse Reciever hitch part numbers but do your own legwork. Reese Class III is #37152 Good to 5,000 lbs Reese Class IV is #75725 Class IV is good to 10,000 lbs but the medium SUV derates it to 6,000. The hitch is capable of more but the truck isn't. A fully loaded 10K trailer will drive the truck. That's an unpleasant experience. The seven flat terminal trailer light jack is a plug-in part if the truck doesn't already have one. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful. Last edited by hatzie; 03-21-2024 at 04:59 PM.