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Old 01-14-2011, 10:53 PM   #1
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Blazer trailer hitches

Can anyone recomend a good class 3 hitch for a 72 blazer with a sport bumper. Ive seen some that look great, some that you have to cut off part of the plate bracket and some that stick way out. Can people with hitches post some pics with a make and model # and where they got it from. I would like to get a nice clean look on my Blazer with a sport bumper.
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Old 01-17-2011, 01:31 AM   #2
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Somebody has to have some kind of hitch on their blazer!
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Old 01-17-2011, 03:14 PM   #3
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

I have a Valley on my Blazer with a step bumper. It would hang below the sport bumper if I had one. I don't

I have heard that U-Haul makes good hitches for our trucks.
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Old 01-17-2011, 06:24 PM   #4
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

I have a homemade hitch on the back of my blazer, but it broke when I tried to pull a trailer. I talked with a guy at a custom hitch place and he said he could make one for my blazer.

I would say ask around for someone who makes custom hitches. Maybe check around at a trailer or rv sales place.
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Old 01-18-2011, 07:18 PM   #5
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

When I received my 72' Jimmy from previous owner it had a hitch on the back. It is made specifically for blazer/jimmy's. I do not plan to use the hitch-it's in great shape. PM me...

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Old 01-18-2011, 08:34 PM   #6
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Ive got hitches front and back (resses style-- not sure of make)-- looks great-- I did not install, but could probaboly put some pics up. The prev owner had no isses, and used it to tow boats & trailers. I will post pics soon
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Old 01-18-2011, 08:55 PM   #7
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Here is info on the Early Classic Enterprises hitch: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=hitch
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Old 01-19-2011, 12:58 AM   #8
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Ive got hitches front and back (resses style-- not sure of make)-- looks great-- I did not install, but could probaboly put some pics up. The prev owner had no isses, and used it to tow boats & trailers. I will post pics soon
Pics of a rear hitch would be great! Thanks. Has anyone ever used the one that LMC sells?
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Old 01-19-2011, 02:42 PM   #9
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

I'll try to remember & take a few pics tonight. This one doesn't show anything, but that was the point...the tag flips down to put the hitch in.
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Old 01-19-2011, 05:42 PM   #10
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Hey guys, I forgot I still had 'ad' that has pictures of my hitches-- I will still try to get pics of how thye attach to the frame-- but have alook--

BTW-- this was the condition I bout it in a few weeks ago! I cannot wait to get her going. Since I imported fro the US-- I have a bunch of BS to get through before I can drive it leagally lol

http://www.carster.com/car-pictures/...-230538734769/
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Old 01-20-2011, 03:16 AM   #11
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Old 03-29-2011, 02:49 PM   #12
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Anybody have pix of the uhaul or LMC hitch?

After a couple craigslist hitches that don't fit, I'm ready to buy something new and be done with it. I don't want a hidden hitch, don't want an adjustable fits-all cobbled together thing, just a clean looking class III receiver hanging below the license plate on my sport bumper.

I've searched the forum and only came up with a pic of the early classics hidden hitch (don't want) and one that came off a 88 K30 (looked good).

I'm posting a WTB in the parts section just in case a board member has a nice one that is within driving distance. I figure shipping would be pricey.
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Old 03-29-2011, 03:22 PM   #13
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Old 03-29-2011, 06:25 PM   #14
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

.as I was reading threw this fourm that was the first thing I thought of something 80s
k30 would fit .Would be nice to see the pics
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Jimmy - Do you know if it will fit under a stock rear bumper? I see you are running an aftermarket one. Thanks.
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Old 03-29-2011, 07:48 PM   #16
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Here's the thread to pix of the 88 K30 hitch.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=k30

One of these hitches would be sweet.

I want something I know will fit and look good. Unless it came off a '72 K5, I'm chasing $40 hitches on Craigslist and I don't have time for that anymore. Stopped at Uhaul yesterday. Thought maybe I could get a look at one or have another shop send me a photo but there isn't one listed in their database anywhere in the U.S. If I ordered one it would be built. If I didn't like it I'd be out $50 restock/cancellation fee.

I'm ready to pony up for something but I need to know what it looks like first. As far as I can tell manufacturers have some generic 'file photo' that may or may not be the actual hitch.
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:43 PM   #17
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Okay just a stupid question. How about a hitch off a 80s full size chevy van. I saw ALOT at the junkyard the other day but did not have a tape measure with me. Would you just be able to buy a new hitch for a 1988 k30 crew cab?
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:51 PM   #18
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Check this place out and see if anyone knows what might work.

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-1988_C...ies+Pickup.htm
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

BBrendal - that's good idea. I appreciate your reply.

However, I'm comparing the 'actual photo' on the etrailer sight to the one jimmypop put on his and they are not the same. jimmypop's receiver part hangs down below the cross tube. The etrailer one is at the same height as the cross tube putting the receiver right at the bottom of the frame rails making it a 'hidden hitch'. Plus, jimmypop has an aftermarket step bumper that I think hangs down lower than the sport bumper. Maybe it will work but to order something for $150 I gotta KNOW it will fit.

That etrailer hitch looks like a good option if I decide to do the body lift on my 2000 K2500 Crew Cab Short Box.

Still looking for some photos of something installed on a 72 K5 that I can buy.
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Old 03-30-2011, 12:33 PM   #20
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Stomper did you scroll down on that site there are 19 other hitches there and some do drop below the rear lic plate. Im in the same boat you are in. I dont want the hidden hitch and also I dont want the receiver sticking out 6 to 8 inches past the bumper when the ball mount is not it. They say that draw tight 41001 will fit a 72 GMC pick up when I did a search.
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Old 03-30-2011, 02:47 PM   #21
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

I had a local muffler shop install a 'custom' hitch on my Blazer about 10 years ago. They cut the mounts to match the lower contour of my frame and welded it on. I know that welding is not the prefered or safest way to attach a hitch, but mine survived a jackknife incident I had years ago while flat towing another truck in which the other truck pushed my Blazer sideways by the hitch (a long story goes with that!). Anyways, the hitch hangs below my license plate, but that is OK because it proects my oversized gas tank that hangs kind of low.
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

cleszkie, That's just what I want! Can I buy yours?

Decided a couple days ago to order the U-Haul hitch. Will take a month to make. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
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Old 05-06-2011, 02:45 PM   #23
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Been waiting a month since I ordered my hitch online. Uhaul website showing my order number still shows 'Not Shipped' - has not changed since the day I ordered it. Have spent 45 minutes each of the last 3 evenings on the phone with a dozen people at Uhaul and it doesn't seem to be the responsibility of anyone I talk to.
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

I got a class V hitch from a furd super duty and modified it. Not surprisingly, it came apart quite easily for fairly simple modification to fit my '72 K5. It was easy to weld it back up to probably 3X better than original. Just a suggestion.
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Old 05-09-2011, 01:40 AM   #25
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Re: Blazer trailer hitches

Stomper when/if you finally get it can you post some pics of it?
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