Author Topic: 73 Step-side SWB w Step Bumper Hitch  (Read 1834 times)

Offline mattevandavis

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73 Step-side SWB w Step Bumper Hitch
« on: October 14, 2018, 09:07:28 AM »
I'm looking for options for a receiver hitch for my 73 step-side short bed that has a step bumper and the HD springs (56").  I see that I can add a receiver that bolts on to the bumper, but I'd like something that can bolt to the frame for a bit more capacity.

Does anyone know of a product that will work in this application?

Thanks.

Offline fitz

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Re: 73 Step-side SWB w Step Bumper Hitch
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2018, 08:51:34 PM »
I got 1 from Uhaul for my 81 stepside.  It cleared my Lund roll pan (which I hate, it screams "I was built in the 90's).  It should clear a factory bumper, that's what it was made for.  I will try to dig up the part # next weekend.

Offline mattevandavis

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Re: 73 Step-side SWB w Step Bumper Hitch
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2019, 01:11:55 PM »
I contacted e-trailer.  They said they had a hitch that would work on a short bed step side with HD springs.  Looks like they were wrong.


Back to the drawing board.

Offline zieg85

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Re: 73 Step-side SWB w Step Bumper Hitch
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2019, 05:08:57 PM »
The make one that will fit and catch the bolt hole, forward of the rear shackle.  I have seen them
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