Tow hitch question

[morcav]

Will a hitch off of a suburban bolt right up to a K5's holes?, I didn't know if there was a difference because of the gas tank.

 

[dyeager535]

This has probably been answered before, but I don't recall.

The K5 frame is bent downward in the rear, therefore the hitch needs to have the most rearward bolt surfaces bent at an angle. If they aren't bent, it won't fit.

I think the frame difference was due to the tailgate, so I would *think* the Sub's would be the same in that regard.

 

[morcav]

Thanks for the info? I did a search but couldn't find it. Does anyone know if it is a for sure fit, I don't want to make the drive if it isn't.

 

[dyeager535]

Even the old post I could find doesn't really answer it, except that the pickup and burb frames are different.

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126692&highlight=suburban+hitch+blazer

Did 'burb's never come with skidplates? That sounds like it could be the problem.

 

[frankin5]

Will a hitch off of a suburban bolt right up to a K5's holes?, I didn't know if there was a difference because of the gas tank.

according to the chart from Southwest wheel they are different.

 

[Slapperbar]

Did 'burb's never come with skidplates? That sounds like it could be the problem.

'Burbs did come with skid plates. I have one on my 40 gal. tank. 30 gal plates are still in the GM stock system.

 

[habitatxskate]

one way to find out is to go on a place where you could mail order one and see if there are different options such as one for a burb and one for a k5. if they are in the same group its the same, if tjhey are different item numbers or something then it isn't the asme

 

[morcav]

Thanks guys, I checked the part #'s on LMC and they were the same so hopefully they work.

 

[habitatxskate]

so then yeah.. come to think of it, mine came with angled shims..there are a few of them on my k10.