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dugvera@gmail.com · 01-31-2012, 10:17 PM

Ive done 0 research on this but im looking to put a hitch on my 66 gmc suburban. I have never delt with buying one before or anything and dont know all the ins and outs. All the trucks I have owned already had one when I got them. Are they kinda universal to frame widths and you simply drill holes and bolt it up? Thanks guys.
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71swb4x4 · 01-31-2012, 10:44 PM

They are not universal. Different years/models have different frame widths. Any auto parts store should be able to order one for you that is built for your truck. I ordered the hitch for my 67 C30 from Advance and it fit great.

dugvera@gmail.com · 01-31-2012, 10:47 PM

Very cool. Ill have to stop in and order one. I was doing some looking online and haven't seen alot yet.
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dugvera@gmail.com · 01-31-2012, 10:49 PM

I did see some adjustible width one at Walmart but that doesnt seem all that strong.
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dugvera@gmail.com · 01-31-2012, 10:56 PM

So I look at the top of the message board page and noticed that etrailer has an ad up there. And yeah they have them. of course not listed for a burb but for a puckup. Why would it matter if its a long or short bed? As I understand my burb qould be considered a shortbed right?

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...cleid=19661293
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padresag · 01-31-2012, 11:26 PM

the frames are a little bit different at the back. suburbans have an extension on them.
ron

71swb4x4 · 01-31-2012, 11:33 PM

Order from a local place. That way if it isn't right you can return it. Sometimes it will save significantly on shipping too.

dugvera@gmail.com · 01-31-2012, 11:36 PM

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Order from a local place. That way if it isn't right you can return it. Sometimes it will save significantly on shipping too.

Right!
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**MisterC** · 02-01-2012, 12:06 AM

I tow a boat so I've installed a hitch on all of my vehicles that didn't come with one. I have a local muffler shop that also sells hitches. They are top quality and are able to install them in under 30 minutes. You might try one of those shops local to you.

dugvera@gmail.com · 02-01-2012, 12:10 AM

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I tow a boat so I've installed a hitch on all of my vehicles that didn't come with one. I have a local muffler shop that also sells hitches. They are top quality and are able to install them in under 30 minutes. You might try one of those shops local to you.

Thats kinda what I was thinking. I see most muffler shops say they do hitches too.
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**Corts60** · 02-01-2012, 12:29 AM

I ordered a universal motorhome hitch from hidden-hitch for my old '60. Here are the pics. A hidden hitch probably won't work on your suburban because it would have to go through the bumper, but you can get a universal drop-hitch I'm sure.

oem4me · 02-01-2012, 12:36 AM

been around before: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437750 a Suburban application in post #25

dugvera@gmail.com · 02-01-2012, 12:39 AM

Yeah, if I had a bumper mounted license plate id go that way for sure.
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dugvera@gmail.com · 02-01-2012, 12:45 AM

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been around before: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437750 a Suburban application in post #25

Thanks! Thats what I was looking for. Thats the look I want too. All tucked under.
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dugvera@gmail.com · 02-12-2012, 10:17 PM

Got the hitch on today!
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suburban509 · 02-13-2012, 01:43 PM

So what option did you go with? Did you order a universal fit or custom built? I have a 66 Suburban that will need this some day.

dugvera@gmail.com · 02-13-2012, 02:01 PM

I went with the Reese SUV universal unit. Went in easy.
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chevy_mike · 02-13-2012, 02:51 PM

Got any pics from underneith of the hitch?

dugvera@gmail.com · 02-13-2012, 02:53 PM

Ill take some.
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gofastnut · 02-17-2012, 04:12 PM

Looks good! Glad it went fairly easy. You can always rely on someone here to have the answer. If not, you asked the wrong question. : )

dugvera@gmail.com · 02-17-2012, 04:24 PM

Thats true. Im glad I asked.
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dugvera@gmail.com · 02-17-2012, 11:54 PM

I have never had alot of luck with those wire splicer connections. Seems like about once a year or so I have to kinda wiggle or even open them up cuz something stops working. So this time I soldered all the connections for the trailer plug. I have no need for the larger 7 blade plug but I installed the plug with both for future use. When I get some time ill wire in the hot lead for the plug. Im thinking im going to end up with an amp for the stereo in the rear of the burb so ill probably end up running all the wiring back then. Brakes,amps,RCA's,remote rear door lock, ect....
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66Gilbert · 02-18-2012, 11:45 PM

Doug,

Is the boat behind your Burb what you are going to pull? I love it when 60-66 Trucks, Suburbans and Panels are used to tow boats, camping trailers, toy haulers, etc. 20 years ago I was at an Arizona lake and saw a 1966 Chevy 4x4 Panel pulling a bad ass matching jet boat, they were both painted yellow and the Panel had a mural painted on its sides and the boat had the same mural painted on its bow. I sure wish I had some pictures of that combo as this is burned into my mind after all these years.

dugvera@gmail.com · 02-19-2012, 12:04 AM

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Doug,

Is the boat behind your Burb what you are going to pull? I love it when 60-66 Trucks, Suburbans and Panels are used to tow boats, camping trailers, toy haulers, etc. 20 years ago I was at an Arizona lake and saw a 1966 Chevy 4x4 Panel pulling a bad ass matching jet boat, they were both painted yellow and the Panel had a mural painted on its sides and the boat had the same mural painted on its bow. I sure wish I had some pictures of that combo as this is burned into my mind after all these years.

I will use it to tow the boat and dirtbikes. Light weight stuff. Nothing like a toy hauler or anything.
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01-31-2012, 10:17 PM	#1
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	slide in receiver hitch help? Ive done 0 research on this but im looking to put a hitch on my 66 gmc suburban. I have never delt with buying one before or anything and dont know all the ins and outs. All the trucks I have owned already had one when I got them. Are they kinda universal to frame widths and you simply drill holes and bolt it up? Thanks guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

01-31-2012, 10:47 PM	#3
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Very cool. Ill have to stop in and order one. I was doing some looking online and haven't seen alot yet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

01-31-2012, 10:49 PM	#4
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? I did see some adjustible width one at Walmart but that doesnt seem all that strong. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

01-31-2012, 10:56 PM	#5
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? So I look at the top of the message board page and noticed that etrailer has an ad up there. And yeah they have them. of course not listed for a burb but for a puckup. Why would it matter if its a long or short bed? As I understand my burb qould be considered a shortbed right? http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...cleid=19661293 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

01-31-2012, 11:26 PM	#6
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? the frames are a little bit different at the back. suburbans have an extension on them. ron

01-31-2012, 10:44 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? They are not universal. Different years/models have different frame widths. Any auto parts store should be able to order one for you that is built for your truck. I ordered the hitch for my 67 C30 from Advance and it fit great. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-31-2012, 11:33 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Order from a local place. That way if it isn't right you can return it. Sometimes it will save significantly on shipping too. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-01-2012, 12:06 AM	#9
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? I tow a boat so I've installed a hitch on all of my vehicles that didn't come with one. I have a local muffler shop that also sells hitches. They are top quality and are able to install them in under 30 minutes. You might try one of those shops local to you. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

02-01-2012, 12:29 AM	#11
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? I ordered a universal motorhome hitch from hidden-hitch for my old '60. Here are the pics. A hidden hitch probably won't work on your suburban because it would have to go through the bumper, but you can get a universal drop-hitch I'm sure. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

02-01-2012, 12:36 AM	#12
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? been around before: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437750 a Suburban application in post #25

02-01-2012, 12:39 AM	#13
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Yeah, if I had a bumper mounted license plate id go that way for sure. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

02-12-2012, 10:17 PM	#15
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Got the hitch on today! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

02-13-2012, 01:43 PM	#16
suburban509 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stoughton WI Posts: 27	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? So what option did you go with? Did you order a universal fit or custom built? I have a 66 Suburban that will need this some day.

02-13-2012, 02:01 PM	#17
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? I went with the Reese SUV universal unit. Went in easy. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

02-13-2012, 02:51 PM	#18
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Got any pics from underneith of the hitch? __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...



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02-13-2012, 02:53 PM	#19
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Ill take some. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

02-17-2012, 03:46 PM	#20
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

02-17-2012, 04:12 PM	#21
gofastnut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Williams, CA Posts: 760	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Looks good! Glad it went fairly easy. You can always rely on someone here to have the answer. If not, you asked the wrong question. : ) __________________ Jeff 96 C3500 Crew Cab Long bed (Waiting on Cool Name) 64 C-10 shortie stepside, "Ole Brownie" C-10 Club My achingly slow build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508345

02-17-2012, 04:24 PM	#22
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Thats true. Im glad I asked. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

02-17-2012, 11:54 PM	#23
dugvera@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hemet CA Posts: 285	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? I have never had alot of luck with those wire splicer connections. Seems like about once a year or so I have to kinda wiggle or even open them up cuz something stops working. So this time I soldered all the connections for the trailer plug. I have no need for the larger 7 blade plug but I installed the plug with both for future use. When I get some time ill wire in the hot lead for the plug. Im thinking im going to end up with an amp for the stereo in the rear of the burb so ill probably end up running all the wiring back then. Brakes,amps,RCA's,remote rear door lock, ect.... Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug 66 4x4 GMC Suburban 76 4x4 Chevy Shortbed

02-18-2012, 11:45 PM	#24
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: slide in receiver hitch help? Doug, Is the boat behind your Burb what you are going to pull? I love it when 60-66 Trucks, Suburbans and Panels are used to tow boats, camping trailers, toy haulers, etc. 20 years ago I was at an Arizona lake and saw a 1966 Chevy 4x4 Panel pulling a bad ass matching jet boat, they were both painted yellow and the Panel had a mural painted on its sides and the boat had the same mural painted on its bow. I sure wish I had some pictures of that combo as this is burned into my mind after all these years.

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