Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1970 Chevy C10 with Step Bumper

Updated 02/19/2020 | Published 03/02/2016

Question:

Hello, im looking for a hitch for my 1970 chevy c10 pickup, with a 8ft bed, and a factory step bumper. Spare tire is mounted under rear of the bed. 500lb tongue and 5000lb trailer being pulled with a weight distribution hitch.

asked by: John M

Expert Reply:

The Class III hitch for your 1970 Chevrolet C/K Stepside truck would be the Draw-Tite Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part # 75034. When used with a weight distribution system this hitch as an 8,000 lb total trailer weight and 800 lb tongue weight capacity.

If you needed trailer wiring you would also want the part # 18252.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Greg H.

2/19/2020

I have a 38 tor that weighs 6700 lbs with 670 lbs tongue weight. Do you think it could handle it.

Chris R.

2/19/2020

As long as you are using a weight distribution system the Draw-Tite Hitch # 75034 can handle your 6,700 pound trailer without a problem. With a WD system like # EQ37100ET, its capacities are 8,000 pounds towing and 800 pounds of tongue weight. Without a WD system though the hitch has a 5,000 pound towing limit, so weight distribution is a necessity. Also just be sure to check the capacities of the truck itself by looking through your owner's manual.

Helpful Links

Weight-Distribution-Hitch/Equal~i~zer/EQ37100ET.html

Greg H.

2/19/2020

Thanks for the info. Have a good day