Receiver hitch "no drilling required"?
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I have a reese hitch on my 86, had to drill 6 holes, and just had to shorten the "pipe" on the spare tire mount.
EDIT: This one - http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...cleid=19865386
The large hole locates over the rivets on the frame while you clamp it in place to mark the frame. It's not hard to drill, just need a good bit and some penetrating oil to use as a cutting fluid.
EDIT: This one - http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...cleid=19865386
The large hole locates over the rivets on the frame while you clamp it in place to mark the frame. It's not hard to drill, just need a good bit and some penetrating oil to use as a cutting fluid.
#18
reese or draw tite ?
I have had several and some came from junk yards !
if the hitch is the same size as the out side of the frames are then the spare will fit if it is around the stock size tire !
do not get one with 4 holes as they are of lower weight rating ! always get the 6 hole type !
I have had several and some came from junk yards !
if the hitch is the same size as the out side of the frames are then the spare will fit if it is around the stock size tire !
do not get one with 4 holes as they are of lower weight rating ! always get the 6 hole type !
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Thanks guys for the helpful information. Archion that etrailer website is good, they even have pictures of the hitches mounted to older pickups.
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...eid=1986208528
My little truck with its weak manual OD transmission can only tow light things, like perhaps a little plastic cart full of feathers. Maybe I should just get one of those Class I or II hitches with the little 1" receiver opening. NOT! My poor truck would die of shame.
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...eid=1986208528
My little truck with its weak manual OD transmission can only tow light things, like perhaps a little plastic cart full of feathers. Maybe I should just get one of those Class I or II hitches with the little 1" receiver opening. NOT! My poor truck would die of shame.
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Ok, I got a good deal with free shipping on a Draw-Tite receiver hitch that fits our trucks (model 75038). It has arrived and looks good.
Problem is it is heavy (37 lbs) and I need to position it and clamp it to the frame rails so I can drill the holes for mounting.
It seems like a 2 person job. Would one of you guys mind coming over to help me hold it up and get it clamped on?
Problem is it is heavy (37 lbs) and I need to position it and clamp it to the frame rails so I can drill the holes for mounting.
It seems like a 2 person job. Would one of you guys mind coming over to help me hold it up and get it clamped on?
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