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1997 Chevrolet Trailer Hitch

1997 Chevrolet Trailer Wiring

1997 Chevrolet Brake Controller

1997 Chevrolet Fifth Wheel Hitch

1997 Chevrolet Gooseneck Hitch

1997 Chevrolet Front Mount Hitch

1997 Chevrolet Towing Mirrors

1997 Chevrolet Base Plate for Tow Bar

1997 Chevrolet Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System

1997 Chevrolet Vehicle Tow Bar Wiring

Cargo Control

1997 Chevrolet Roof Rack

1997 Chevrolet Tool Box

1997 Chevrolet Ladder Rack

1997 Chevrolet Tailgate

1997 Chevrolet Truck Bed Extender

1997 Chevrolet Trunk Bike Rack

1997 Chevrolet Vehicle Cargo Control

1997 Chevrolet Truck Bed Sliding Tray

Performance Accessories

1997 Chevrolet Cold Air Intake

1997 Chevrolet Air Filter

1997 Chevrolet Exhaust

1997 Chevrolet Suspension Enhancement

1997 Chevrolet Transmission Cooler

1997 Chevrolet Performance Chip

1997 Chevrolet Interior Lights

1997 Chevrolet Exterior Lights

1997 Chevrolet Tire Chains

1997 Chevrolet Throttle Body Spacer

1997 Chevrolet Fluid Filters

1997 Chevrolet Vehicle Sway Bars

1997 Chevrolet Vehicle Lightbars

Vehicle Trim

1997 Chevrolet Floor Mats

1997 Chevrolet Tonneau Cover

1997 Chevrolet Tube Steps

1997 Chevrolet Trim Kits

1997 Chevrolet Vehicle Covers

1997 Chevrolet Grille

1997 Chevrolet Grille Guard

1997 Chevrolet Bug Shield

1997 Chevrolet Side Window Vents

1997 Chevrolet Truck Bed Mat

1997 Chevrolet Bumpers

1997 Chevrolet Mud Flaps

1997 Chevrolet Lamp Guards

1997 Chevrolet Van Cargo Mat

1997 Chevrolet Truck Tailgate Lock

1997 Chevrolet Truck Bed Rail Caps

1997 Chevrolet Truck Bed Tailgate Lift

1997 Chevrolet Vehicle Tent

1997 Chevrolet Vehicle Seat Covers

1997 Chevrolet Replacement Mirrors

1997 Chevrolet Windshield Wiper Blades

1997 Chevrolet Questions and Answers

• Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup
  
• A brake controller wiring harness is not available for the 1997 Chevy K 1500 pickup. You will need to hardwire in a brake controller using 3 parts: a brake controller, a 4 and 7 way installation kit, and a 4-Way trailer wiring harness. If your truck already has a 4-Way trailer connector then you will not need to add one. But if it does not have any trailer wiring you will need to first install # 118315. I have linked installation instructions for you. Next you will need a 4 and 7 way insta
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• Brake Switch Wire Location to Hardwire a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1997 Chevy Suburban
  
• It does sound like you have the wrong wire attached to the brake controller red wire. I do know that on a 1993 Chevy Suburban, the wire you need on the brake switch is white. But you will need to use a circuit tester like you mentioned to find the wire. You need the one that only shows power when you step on the brakes. If the wire also shows power with the turn signals on, flashers, or with the headlights on then it is not the correct wire. I have included a video link that might help on the 19
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• Will the Blue Ox Diamond Hitch # DH1303 fit a 1997 Chevy K1500
  
• I checked with Blue Ox and the Blue Ox Diamond Hitch # DH1303 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 1997 Chevy K1500 with a short bed.
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• Dimensions of the Thrust Bearing, # BD500251
  
• The inner diameter of the bearing that comes with the Replacement Bearing Kit # BD500251 is 1/2 inch. The outer diameter is 1 inch and the thickness is 0.35 of an inch.
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• Is Convex or Flat Glass Used in K Source Universal Clip-On Extra Large Towing Mirror KS3891
  
• The K Source Universal Clip-On Mirror, # KS3891, features a convex mirror on all of them. In other words they are all the type that have glass like a passenger side mirror (objects in mirror are closer than they appear). If the one that looks distorted is on the driver side then what you are noticing is the the difference between regular flat glass placed right next to convex glass. They will look different by comparison. If you have the 2 towing mirrors next to each other the reflections sh
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• Will a Valley 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Fit in Reese Rails in a 1997 Chevy C/K 3500 Series Truck
  
• If your Valley 5th wheel trailer hitch is designed to fit in above the bed rails then it will fit the Reese universal installation kit, # RP30035. If your Valley hitch requires the UBS system (Under-bed system) with no rails in the truck bed, then it will not work. The Reese rails will accept Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Valley and Husky hitches that fit in above the bed rails. I have included a link to the instructions for the Reese universal installation kit for you to view.
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• Friction Bar Sway Controller for a Trailer Towed by a 1997 Chevy Suburban 1500
  
• If sway is an issue then using just a friction bar sway control unit like # 83660 is going to help. However if the trailer weighs over 6,000 pounds OR it is longer than 26 feet you would need 2 for it to be an effective sway control method. This sway control bar bolts to the trailer and includes the balls needed. What you will need to add is a sway control bracket, # RP26003, for the small ball to rest on the truck side. I have included a link to an installation video for you and a link to an
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• Parts Needed to Install Trailer Brake Controller on 1997 Chevy C/K Truck w/4-Way and 7-Way Adapter
  
• For a 1997 Chevy C/K Series truck you will have to hardwire in a brake controller since that year did not come with the wiring or a port to plug in a controller. Since you already have a 4-Way and the adapter you will only need a few more things. You will need a brake controller installation kit like # 5505 (if the trailer has 2 to 4 brakes) or # 5506 (if it has 6 to 8 brakes). You will also need a 40 amp circuit breaker # PK54540 (for the 12 volt power to the 7-Way. If not needed you can ta
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• Ladder Rack Recommendations for a 1997 Chevy C/K 1500
  
• There are several ladder racks that are confirmed to fit your 1997 Chevy C/K Series Pickup such as the DeWalt Industrial-Grade Full-Frame Steel Ladder Rack # DIGFFR360 that you referenced. This rack will fit on short and long bed trucks and should work very well for you. I attached an installation video for this product also. I attached a link to a page that has all of the ladder racks available for your vehicle also.
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• 1997 Chevy K1500 Trailer Brake Lights Go Out when Running Lights are Turned On
  
• This is symptomatic of a ground problem on the trailer. Ground problems normally show up when there is more load on the system. Applying the brakes with the running lights on will be the maximum draw from the lights. The connector on your trailer is a wishbone harness. It should have 2 running light wires, one for the left side and one for the right side. On a regular 4-Way harness there are 4 wires and the running light wire is split to got to each side using a jumper wire. Make sure the
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• Trailer Hitch for a Lifted 1997 Chevy C/K Series 1500 Truck
  
• Cab and chassis models are what they use to make service vehicles like flat beds and utility trucks. They have frame rails that are more narrow. If your truck can with a bed on it then it is most likely not a cab and chassis. Since the truck is lifted, adding a roll pan does not necessarily mean that you have to get the roll pan bumper hitch. I will depend on how the roll pan mounts and how far it comes down. You will want to look at the instructions for the roll pan hitches, like # 1394
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• Trailer Brakes Do Not Work when Using Brake Controller But Do With a Car Battery
  
• With a total of 4 brake assemblies, the brake controller power wire will need to be connected to at least a 20 amp circuit breaker and then to the battery. If it is on a lower capacity breaker or fused power source then the draw of the magnets could be too great and cause the brakes not to work. When connected directly to the battery the brakes can draw as much amperage as the battery is rated for. If there is any sort of short, corrosion, a bare wire touching metal somewhere, that is going
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• Front Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 Chevy 4x4 1500 Truck
  
• The most economically priced front mount hitch for your 1997 Chevy 1500 4x4 that we carry is the Draw-Tite Hitch # 65058. You will be able to retain your factory tow hooks with this hitch also. I attached a link to all of the winch plates we offer also.
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• Parts Needed to Make a Tekonsha Primus Brake Controller Fully Functional on a 1997 Chevy Tahoe
  
• The first thing you are going to need is a 4-way trailer connection at the rear of your 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe if you do not have one. For that you will need a Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118319. I attached installation instructions and video for this product for you to check out. Next, you will need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that the Tekonsha PRIMUS IQ Electronic Brake Controller # TK90160 that you referenced can function. For that you will need a Brake Controller 7 and 4
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• Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1997 Chevy C/K 1500
  
• A trailer brake controller will need to be hardwired on a 1997 Chevy C/K series truck. I do not have a video showing this vehicle specifically but since hardwire installations are so similar among vehicles I have included a link to a video showing how it will be installed. You will start by adding a 4-Way trailer wiring harness to the truck unless you already have one. Use # 118315 to add a 4-Way. Once installed, or using one already present on the truck if applicable, you will need to instal
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• Upgrading to Class III Hitch for Towing 3000 lb Boat with 1997 Chevy S-10
  
• You can see the various hitches available for your vehicle by clicking on the provided link. Use the drop down menu to choose the bumper style of your S-10. The Class II hitch for a 1997 S-10 has a 3500 lb towing/300 lb tongue weight capacity, while the Class III has a 3500 lb towing/350 lb tongue weight capacity. You can certainly change to a Class III if you wish, but you will only realize a 50 lb increase in tongue weight. I would recommend you determine the fully loaded and ready to to
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• Catalytic Converter Recommendation for a 1997 Chevy C/K Truck with a 7.4 Liter
  
• If you have clogged or fouled out catalytic converters then replacing them will help improve your fuel economy. If your current converter has no problems then replacing it will not help you achieve better fuel mileage. If you decide to replace the converters you will need the following part numbers: # MF95470 and # MF95471. Most people will notice increased fuel economy and power by installing a less restrictive exhaust and intake setup. We do not carry these products for your vehicle yet,
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• CIPA Slide On Custom Towing Mirror # 10201 for 1997 Chevy C/K Series Pickup
  
• The CIPA custom towing mirror you referenced, part # 10201 will fit your 1991 Chevy C/K Series if the mirrors on it look exactly like those shown in the photo I provided. The mirror is very easy to install and remove.
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• Where do 5th Wheel Rails Install on a 1997 Chevy K2500
  
• The brackets will install onto the frame of your 1997 K2500, to determine exactly where you will need to find the correct location of the rails for the hitch and then install them in relation to where the rails will need to be installed. To determine the location of the rails you will need to measure 30-15/16 inches from the rear of the truck bed to the rear edge of the rear hitch rail if you have an 8 ft bed and 26-3/16 inches if you have a short bed. Check out the installation instructions
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• Error Code P0420 After Replacing Exhaust Manifold Gasket and Using MagnaFlow Catalytic Converter
  
• The most common things that can cause a P0420 error code are bad oxygen sensors, engine coolant temperature sensor malfunction (does not seem likely given what you have said), leaking exhaust, or a bad catalytic converter. Since you had a manifold gasket issue, it sounds like there could still be a leak in the system somewhere. This can happen with gasket replacement if any remnants of the old gasket were still on the block or manifold when the new one was installed. It could also have ca
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• Will the CIPA Extendable Replacement Towing Mirrors # 80100 Fit a 1997 Chevrolet Dually Pickup
  
• The CIPA Extendable Replacement Towing Mirrors, part # 80100, will not fit your 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series Dually. These mirrors are are designed to fit GM trucks from 1999 to 2006. For your truck, I would recommend the CIPA Extendable Replacement Manual Towing Mirrors, part # 80000. These mirrors are designed to fit GM trucks from 1988 to 2000. These mirrors will extend up to 4-1/2 inches and the mirror face measures 10 inches by 10 inches for excellent towing visibility.
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1997 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD
  
• For your 1997 Chevrolet Astro Van 2WD we carry the Roadmaster XL Base Plates, # 3138-1. These base plates were designed specifically for your vehicle and include all necessary installation hardware. These base plates do not include a tow bar. I would recommend the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, # RM-520, that you referenced on our website. I have linked a demonstration video of this tow bar for you to check out. You will also need a few other items that I have listed below to flat tow your veh
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• Will Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs # AL59518 Fit on 1997 Chevy Suburban Lifted 6 Inches
  
• The Air Lift Ride Control Air Helper Springs, part # AL59518, for the rear axle on your 1997 Chevrolet Suburban will work on a vehicle that is lifted 6 inches by using the Air Lift Lock-N-Lift Spacers for Lifted Vehicles, part # AL52150. These spacers will allow you to install the Air Lift system on a vehicle that has been raised 6 inches. This spacer kit will fit between the air springs and the mounting brackets. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Air Lift helper s
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• Will CIPA Extendable Towing Mirrors # 80000 Fit a 1997 Chevrolet C/K Dually Towing 102 Inch Wide RV
  
• The CIPA Extendable Custom Towing Mirrors, part # 80000, will fit your 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series Dually. These will replace your existing mirrors and the mirror has to be adjusted manually. I also have the CIPA Extendable Custom Towing Mirrors, part # 70000, which are the same mirrors, but it has an electric adjustment mirror and the CIPA Extendable Custom Towing Mirrors, part # 70500, that are heated and with an electric adjustment mirror. With the mirrors extended 4-1/4 inches you shou
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• Recommended Hitch and Weight Distribution for 2007 Toyota Tacoma Towing 3500 lb Pop-Up Camper
  
• I did some research on the Coleman Evolution, and it appears that a typical weight distribution system would work just fine with the layout of the tongue. If you have propane bottles on your pop-up, they might interfere with the chain hangers that fit around the top of the trailer frame. You could use a bolt-on hanger, part # RP58305 if this is the case. Due to the additional leverage that a weight distribution hitch places on the receiver, a bumper mounted receiver like # E-3S is NOT rated f
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• What is the Overall Height of Timbren Suspension # TGMRASTBHD and # TGMFAST of a 1997 Chevy Astro
  
• I called and spoke with my contact at Timbren and got the measurements for you. On the Timbren system, # TGMRASTBHD, the overall height of the assembled spring is 4-3/4 inches. It sits on the axle in place of the old bump stop. For system # TGMFAST, the overall height is 4-1/2 inches. These units sit on the control arm. I have included links to the installation instructions for both systems and a link to an FAQ article on Timbren systems for you.
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• Blue Ox Components Recommended for a 1997 Chevy Suburban 1500 4WD
  
• There are several components needed to flat tow a vehicle. The first thing you will need is a vehicle specific base plate kit. For that I recommend you get a Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1635. This will provide that attachment point for a set of tow bars. For tow bars you could use a Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar # BX7445 like you referenced. This comes with safety cables and is confirmed to work with the # BX1635. To determine which lighting solution would be the best for you I attached an FAQ
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• Curt Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 Chevy Camaro
  
• Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar # 11117 should work well on your 1997 Chevy Camaro with factory dual exhaust. The only model Camaros it will not fit are the RS models. I attached the installation instructions for this hitch for you to check out also. If you plan on using the hitch for a bike rack or a cargo carrier Curt recommends you get a Curt Trailer Hitch Support Strap # 18050 to help provide extra support for the hitch. To complete your towing setup you may be int
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• Can the Reese Universal 5th Wheel Kit be Installed with a B and W Gooseneck Hitch in a 1997 Chevy
  
• Typically you will need to remove a gooseneck hitch setup to install fifth-wheel rails in the bed of your truck, because the brackets will attach to the frame in the same locations that the gooseneck brackets attach for proper distribution of the trailer's tongue weight. When installing the Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit, # RP30035, on your 1997 Chevrolet C3500 Series pickup with 8 foot bed, the rear edge of the base rail will be positioned at 30-15/16 inches from the rear of the t
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• Troubleshooting Brakes not Functioning after Adding Brakes on Tandem Axle Trailer
  
• The first thing I would check would be the grounds of the brake assemblies on the side of the trailer that does not seem to be working properly. If the grounds are not making solid connections the brakes would not activate. You should also check for voltage at every brake assembly. You would do this by having a buddy activate the override function of your brake controller while you use a circuit tester like # 3808 to see if there is voltage on the circuit. As long as you used adequate gaug
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