Rear Hitch

BobbleSmitty · Post by **BobbleSmitty** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 12:38 pm

Hey guys, I would just like to know what hitches you guys are running and if you could post a picture of it installed if at all possible. I probably want to get a class III hitch, but with my exhaust modification, I would need to have one that tucks neatly behind the bumper where you couldn't really see the bar so it wouldn't interfere with the exhaust tips. Any help would great! Thanks alot!

-Bob

Post by **HenryJ** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:45 pm

GM, made by Valley industries-

I have also seen some U-haul hitches made by Valley.

Hidden Front Receiver Hitch & Raised Rear Hitch
Easily raised after a body lift.

killian96ss · Post by **killian96ss** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 1:32 pm

Another 1.5" raised GM hitch.

Steve

top_sgt · Post by **top_sgt** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:35 pm

i have the same hitch as henryj.....with a 2" bodylift. it's a three piece hitch...and can be adjusted for the body lift!!

GeorgesBlazah · Post by **GeorgesBlazah** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:45 am

do you guys get these hitches from the dealer or can they be ordwerd elseware?

Post by **HenryJ** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:50 am

HenryJ wrote:GM, made by Valley industries...

Valley Industries manufactures hitches sold under several labels. GM and U-Haul are just a couple. (U-Haul also uses Reese an Putnam hitches)
There are many dealers. I know that NAPA carries them.

GMpartsdierct:
GM PART # 12496770
CATEGORY: Platform Trailer Hitch
PACK QTY: 4
GM LIST: $144.00
OUR PRICE: $120.96
DESCRIPTION: HITCH PKG
Weight Distribution Platform Hitch, 2" Receiver, 3,500-lb. Towing Capacity, 350-lb. Tongue Weight.

That includes the wiring for a truck. Not a bad price for the whole kit.

The last hitch I bought through NAPA ran about $100 without the wiring.

top_sgt · Post by **top_sgt** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:27 pm

got mine from a fellow crewcaber....i have seen them on ebay from time to time!

F9K9 · Post by **F9K9** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:13 pm

GeorgesBlazah wrote:do you guys get these hitches from the dealer or can they be ordwerd elseware?

I got my GM hitch off ebay. Shipping was around $20 to a business address.

GeorgesBlazah · Post by **GeorgesBlazah** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:08 pm

what class is that 2? i dont know much about hitches, im mostly gonan be using mine for a extraction device for when im stuck or pullin someone out. also are all the hitches interchangable with 2nd gens?

Post by **HenryJ** » Fri Jan 13, 2006 9:26 pm

I am pretty sure that the Blazers use a different hitch to clear the fuel tank.

GeorgesBlazah · Post by **GeorgesBlazah** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:34 pm

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would tnhat hitch work? or am i better off gettin the one from gmpartsdirect?

Post by **HenryJ** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 4:58 pm

The Drawtite hitch is not raiseable.
It looks like Valley is not raiseable for your Blazer: Instruction sheet

Valley wrote:Item Number: 81690
Brand: VALLEY
Description: Hitch-Class III Receiver, 4000 lbs Weight Carrying and 6000 lbs Weight Distributing, No Drilling Required
No Drill: Y
1 Piece Hitch: X
Wt. Carry: 4000
Wt. Dist: 6000

You may not be able to find one easily raiseable.

Post by **HenryJ** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:12 pm

GeorgesBlazah, looks like this would be the hitch that you need:
Hitch for sale on ZR2.com Not a bad price too. Offer $50 + $20 for shipping and you'll be set

The position of the bolts might make it a little harder to raise, but I could see redrilling two bolts and a weld?
Or make new end plates?
Hard to say , but definately workable.

Post by **Walt** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:50 am

HenryJ wrote:...Har to say...

The pirate comes out in him again!

RA · Post by RA » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:39 am

bob if you go to ebay and type in the gm part # 12496770 in the search box you will find one for 99.99 plus shipping.

GeorgesBlazah · Post by **GeorgesBlazah** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:40 am

HenryJ wrote:GeorgesBlazah, looks like this would be the hitch that you need:
Hitch for sale on ZR2.com Not a bad price too. Offer $50 + $20 for shipping and you'll be set

The position of the bolts might make it a little harder to raise, but I could see redrilling two bolts and a weld?
Or make new end plates?
Hard to say , but definately workable.

sweet im on that now..ill proably end up making new endplates for it. ill see howi it fits then go from there. thanks!