burb trailer harness?

[capev86]

wanting input on adding a 4 way trailer harness to my truck (i will be adding a 4 to 7 with trailer brakes in the future). i could just splice wherever (behind the lights, underneath, etc). anyone looked into making a plug in adapter like they have for the pickups. i bought one of those and then found out it won't work (does it work on blazers?). any ideas on how to do a clean install that will be dependable. i may be wiring up the lights this weekend so i can use the burb to move a pickup a friend just bought. my dad has a tow dolly, but his '87 burb has a shot brake line....still.

[capev86]

hey all.....managed to get the brakes bled on my 72 burb 20/2wd (stainless braided hoses front and rear, valvoline synthetic dot4+ fluid) and i "partially" used a cheap flat 4 harness with the running light shoved into the back of the plug on the left rear light and the ground wire tucked under the grounding screw that is right there. i had the side panel out anyway (bought a tan one on ebay and painted it blue with paint from lmc). i snaked the harness down and out under the tailgate while i was using it. i will do something more permanent in the spring, but atleast i had a light on the dolly when not hauling anything (had a spare battery with me so i could run the parking lights on the s15).

it was dark and cold by the time i got going but the truck ran pretty good (still needs tweaking). it was interesting towing a big load with a small 307 v8 and a manual transmission, but i managed.... i think it was more a running issue (plan to replace the troublesome rochester 2 bbl with a q-jet and then will be going to a 406sbc) i also think the brakes need a little more bleeding or something because the rears locked up frequently even though i was taking it very easy.

[Robert1970C20rstbukt]

You should be able to get one of these at any good parts store, I think this is what you are lookin for:

http://www.hopkinstowingsolutions.co...ban_73-84.html

[capev86]

i don't think that will work. it looks like the one i bought that is for a 67-72 pickup.

[skidder111]

I bought one for my Blazer. Fits just fine.

[capev86]

sorry...i think the blazer and pickup share the same harness and the suburban is by itself. the blazer does have the same taillight lenses as the pickup!

[capev86]

this is the hitch i plan to get to replace the 4,000 pound draw bar style one the truck came with.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/CLASS_IV_RE...;0;2004345;0;0

[olblue60@aol.com]

Try

www.hitchesonline.com

[capev86]

hey thanks...i looked up my 72 burb and got a hitch for a 73-91 burb which i know won't fit. i found the hitch i'm gonna run from jcw. i have a 3/4 ton truck and a 10,000lb rated hitch just ain't gonna cut it in my eyes. i want something that will take 6+ tons 'cause that's how heavy some of those big cargo and toy hauler trailers get.