Factory vs. aftermarket tow hitch - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NONHOG · 06-20-2008, 12:55 PM

I am in need of adding a hitch on my 08 Silverado I wont be towing much
(its a short bed V-6) I want the factory "clean" look but the factory piece looks kinda cheesy ? Anybody have one like this ? Would you do it again or try and find something cleaner looking ? Maybe its a bad angle on this picture ?

Blue82Chev · 07-09-2008, 12:32 AM

Thats what the hitch looks like on my '03 1/2 ton GMC. If by cheesy you mean weak, it's far from...I have towed 12,000 LBS with mine and had no issues.

**Palf70Step** · 07-09-2008, 06:45 AM

I have a Reese on my 02 and can't complain about what it will do or how it looks.

These are the only pictures I have from the work computer.

NONHOG · 07-17-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue82Chev

Thats what the hitch looks like on my '03 1/2 ton GMC. If by cheesy you mean weak, it's far from...I have towed 12,000 LBS with mine and had no issues.

No I just dont like how it hangs down so far, thats all . I'd rather use the drop portion to step down . Hoping to lower it someday.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I have a Reese on my 02 and can't complain about what it will do or how it looks.

These are the only pictures I have from the work computer.

That looks more like it ! Thanks! I'll check them out , the factory stuff is priced well hopefully Reese will be ?

06-20-2008, 12:55 PM	#1
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Factory vs. aftermarket tow hitch I am in need of adding a hitch on my 08 Silverado I wont be towing much (its a short bed V-6) I want the factory "clean" look but the factory piece looks kinda cheesy ? Anybody have one like this ? Would you do it again or try and find something cleaner looking ? Maybe its a bad angle on this picture ? Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

07-09-2008, 12:32 AM	#2
Blue82Chev Murph Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 206	Re: Factory vs. aftermarket tow hitch Thats what the hitch looks like on my '03 1/2 ton GMC. If by cheesy you mean weak, it's far from...I have towed 12,000 LBS with mine and had no issues. __________________ Mike Vehicles: 1982 C20 2003 GMC Sierra

07-09-2008, 06:45 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,613	Re: Factory vs. aftermarket tow hitch I have a Reese on my 02 and can't complain about what it will do or how it looks. These are the only pictures I have from the work computer. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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