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Title: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: rainman15 on July 09, 2010, 06:41:16 pm
Hey.  I have a 84 GMC k1500 4x4 short bed.  Today I bought a new boat and I bought a used frame mount hitch that I had planned to install.  It came off a 87 full size blazer.  Well the leaf spring mounts are in the way of the front part of the hitch so I can't bolt it to the frame.  I didn't look to see if the blazer had coils or not but I guess it did.  Anyway, I need a hitch something awful.  My brand new boat is still sitting at the dealership and I can't even pull it home.  Anyone know a source of a hitch that will fit this truck? 
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: 74k20 on July 09, 2010, 07:05:08 pm
Listing where you're located might help you on a fast hunt.  Heck, if close i would be glad to pick the boat up for ya  ;D  It's HOT out.

Keep and eye out of Craigslist and there's usually several.  Just watch again what style you have and if it matches your bumper/bracket style.  I got my hitch off a diamond plate type bumper truck, and my truck has the chrome style with different bumper brackets.  I made it work, but had to do a little trimming.  Some mount on bottom, some inside the frame.

Good luck on getting out in the water and congrats on the boat.

MJ
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: beastie_3 on July 09, 2010, 08:52:20 pm
Call your local hitch or U Haul dealer. I would stay away from a used hitch. You never know what it has been through. Spend the extra money on a new hitch.
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: fitz on July 09, 2010, 11:36:04 pm
Like Beastie said, call Uhaul. A new hitch is about $150.
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: TexasRed on July 10, 2010, 01:35:11 am
A) Why not get a hitch for the Mercedes?
B) You really need to put in your location, some of us may want to help you test that new boat on the fish.
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 10, 2010, 09:22:10 am
He's from VA if that helps any of you
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: VileZambonie on July 10, 2010, 09:57:43 am
I agree U-haul or an Auto parts store or tractor supply.

Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: zieg85 on July 10, 2010, 11:08:59 am
Even Wally world sells a universal class III that should do the trick.
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: rainman15 on July 10, 2010, 09:47:54 pm
I took the advice and called U-Haul.  They ordered my hitch today, $185 installed.  I'm in Chesapeake Virginia.  My MB is hardly something I'd be pulling a trailer with.  I've attached some pics I took while we were buying the boat.  I'm looking forward to seeing how my old GMC pulls it.  

(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/283/4941/25707470099_large.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/283/4941/25707470100_large.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/283/4941/25707470101_large.jpg)
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/283/4941/25707470102_large.jpg)
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 10, 2010, 11:27:49 pm
beautiful  ;D
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: beastie_3 on July 10, 2010, 11:38:11 pm
Quote from: Irish_Alley on July 10, 2010, 11:27:49 pm
beautiful  ;D

and so is the boat...


You dont need a hitch, theres no trailer... :o
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 10, 2010, 11:41:54 pm
Quote from: beastie_3 on July 10, 2010, 11:38:11 pm
Quote from: Irish_Alley on July 10, 2010, 11:27:49 pm
beautiful  ;D

and so is the boat...

yeah thats what i ment ::)
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: beastie_3 on July 11, 2010, 12:22:17 am
uh huh... ;)
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: zieg85 on July 11, 2010, 09:03:19 am
Very nice pictures...  I want to see your 59's and 60 when you get a chance...
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: Irish_Alley on July 11, 2010, 10:24:08 am
Wait now I see thee boat
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: bake74 on July 11, 2010, 05:41:58 pm
     Your gmc should pull that boat no problem.  I got a 74 k10 about 4 months ago and it was in bad shape, I only had time to get it road worthy before going to Idaho, from Sac, CA. to pick up my (newly married) wife's 19' ski boat.  These trucks pull better than a lot of newer 1500 trucks.  As long as you have good steering you should be pleased at how it tow's.
Title: Re: Gotta Hitch Problem
Post by: HIGHPLAINSDRIFTER on July 12, 2010, 12:01:35 pm
The best 2 days of a mans life are the day he buys his boat, and the day he sells it!

Quote from: Irish_Alley on July 10, 2010, 11:41:54 pm
Quote from: beastie_3 on July 10, 2010, 11:38:11 pm
Quote from: Irish_Alley on July 10, 2010, 11:27:49 pm
beautiful  ;D

and so is the boat...

yeah thats what i ment ::)


 ;)