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Title: 73 Step-side SWB w Step Bumper Hitch
Post by: mattevandavis 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.

Title: Re: 73 Step-side SWB w Step Bumper Hitch
Post by: fitz 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.

Title: Re: 73 Step-side SWB w Step Bumper Hitch
Post by: mattevandavis 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.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lRa7nIzh0RrX9MHYpty958v4fhh22CsY8nOToxpW8DzmCCNvN5KjNBPue0BKd7vaIlmB9-V2LPUGNIUnz5Aled9oA8hzoNEw66nyLFwYVtxZoVGAj7-a059mVIhIEBigeSc_Hx07UVH4cObZvJfnOAy_V22ld1kmlLsuDOGABxlRMawUDQk3ANULqIvoMRce7KuMrehbpiNlSSsfF3yfr9NwS0IoNtnZJz53u8TYUA87twp6c0W8oebSAWsqk5uOodCW2pEIZAdA8eGyEX4r6LuzJ-g_o7cOUa21HUdXGNpoWgM2BBgCAJqgqO0HAFjwo5KUsKx4yI9zDU5qE_uv6NWyI9f1bdFuuhijW4o2pP4ylyNk6NXJRnx2ONzWnJwIiWi2CKm8fQpt6aCmKId6q9yGwcvuUtQ2G5B6Wl-CRzTFMZeF1CA-i99aJAkTWFVp_CLYUEs0fJRx_ZTQxkUw_xUnM3YetxUzorMlTE4yEVs5HKGjnmigJ4NV7rOe3MMUfNMIRUPwa-IBej89na7CWshZjlTpLjW_m013HOX50xpZYE2-XeFCvFNl3KD_d7T7chSVt6S84SEsM-7SM797FAKBgOaqSpPEhRRJdg1AAnEnmYzwYS3Sa7xbpJ6IY91EBNA1BYUIomJHXEmaR3QMOUoH3qaoiTcsL1H2QzfDOmgTw8aUo4Z8zOvCBghpxzIMpTerVewI0nVB7VsWisri1IP0bcPOrLYLeeSzyTcekFvb2n4wGQ=w1250-h937-no)

Back to the drawing board.

Title: Re: 73 Step-side SWB w Step Bumper Hitch
Post by: zieg85 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