Hitches?

[broncoman6524]

1st im not a member no debit card = no membership

I bought a hitch off egay that was sposed to fit my truck...it didnt after about an hour fighting it i realized the drop down brackets werent long enough and it was gonna hit the tank nomatter what i did .

what kinda of hitch are yall using? and where the hell can i find one? anybody got part#s?

BTW pics would be great i love pictures

 

[Muddytazz]

Run down to your local u-haul dealer. They sell many different brands of hitches for you yr of K5 and all are relatively cheap.

 

[1985_K5_Silverado]

I just have the Class III hitch that came installed with the factory RPO Z82 option (which also included an engine oil cooler and a 7-pin trailer connector).

 

[83ZZ502_Jimmy]

Use google. You'll find plenty of info..

www.etrailer.com is one I can think of off the top of my head.

John

 

[goldwing2000]

Best price I found on a class III hitch was $120 from JC Whitney.

Class III Receiver Hitch, Rating Code OZX185951REach$119.99

 

[dyeager535]

Stock K5 hitches are a dime a dozen, keep looking you'll find one. And I wouldn't pay over $20 for one.

 

[goldwing2000]

Stock K5 hitches are a dime a dozen, keep looking you'll find one. And I wouldn't pay over $20 for one.

If you want a rusted-out POS, then $20 is a fair price.

 

[dyeager535]

The guys from Florida, I suspect he doesn't have to worry about rust as much as you do.

Regardless, if you want to overpay for stuff, your prerogative. I won't, and I don't know as I even had to pay for mine. I guarantee you mines not a rusted POS, although you apparently know better about it than I. Cost SHOULD be based on demand and supply. I doubt the demand for rusted OR non-rusted used K5 hitches is very high, thus price should be dirt cheap. If it's not, you haven't found the right seller.

Do hitches actually rust off? I mean they are thicker than the frames on these trucks, and the frames don't seem to be holding up TOO bad, even in the salt loving areas.

 

[broncoman6524]

Stock K5 hitches are a dime a dozen, keep looking you'll find one. And I wouldn't pay over $20 for one.

if your talking about he piece of chit aluminum hitch that attached to the frame and bumper i already pulled that off

 

[Emmettology 101]

The guys from Florida, I suspect he doesn't have to worry about rust as much as you do.

Regardless, if you want to overpay for stuff, your prerogative. I won't, and I don't know as I even had to pay for mine. I guarantee you mines not a rusted POS, although you apparently know better about it than I. Cost SHOULD be based on demand and supply. I doubt the demand for rusted OR non-rusted used K5 hitches is very high, thus price should be dirt cheap. If it's not, you haven't found the right seller.

Do hitches actually rust off? I mean they are thicker than the frames on these trucks, and the frames don't seem to be holding up TOO bad, even in the salt loving areas.

I pulled the hitch off of my 90 last October. Wen I leaned on it as I was crawling undr the K5, it shifted.. Cut the bolts with a torch and the side brackets were rusted and thin enough that I could bend it with my hands... Frame looks good though...

I think even Wal-Mart sells Reese hitches now..

 

[86dieselburb]

Best price I found on a class III hitch was $120 from JC Whitney.

Class III Receiver Hitch, Rating Code OZX185951REach$119.99

I Just got this one. Nicely built and super easy to put on. And CHEAP $$$$ wise...lol

 

[UseYourBlinker]

1st im not a member no debit card = no membership

I bought a hitch off egay that was sposed to fit my truck...it didnt after about an hour fighting it i realized the drop down brackets werent long enough and it was gonna hit the tank nomatter what i did .

what kinda of hitch are yall using? and where the hell can i find one? anybody got part#s?

BTW pics would be great i love pictures

If you didn't live across the US. I would sell mine for $50 bucks. Just keep looking around the Junkyards out their.

 

[Smokin'Joe]

Would a hitch out of a 3/4 ton sub work? I'm also lookin'...

 

[lugnut]

Would a hitch out of a 3/4 ton sub work? I'm also lookin'...

A hitch from a sub will not fit a K5. Ask me how I know found out today when I tryed to put the one off my old sub on the Jimmy.I also need to start looking for a hitch.