Recommendation for a Class III or IV Trailer Hitch to fit a 1986 Chevrolet K-20 Pickup

Updated 01/16/2017 | Published 01/13/2017

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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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Question:

I am looking for a class 3 or 4 receiver hitch for a 1986 Chevy k-20..Can you help ? Thanks in advance

asked by: Scott

Expert Reply:

For you 1986 Chevrolet K20 pickup truck, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Class III Trailer Hitch, # 75034. The Draw-Tite hitch will fit both 6 and 8 foot beds with the standard or step bumper. The hitch is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver opening. The hitch has a Gross Towing Weight of 5,000 lbs and a Tongue Weight rating of 500 lbs.

If you are installing this hitch on the 6 foot bed you will need to also order 6 of # 01077-011 3/8 inch spacer blocks.

If you have the 8 foot bed with the deep drop bumper, then the Draw-Tire Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch # 41504.

B&W also offers a Class IV trailer hitch that will fit the 1986 Chevy K20 with the 8 foot bed only. the B&W hitch # BWHDRH25122 is a heavy duty class IV hitch that has Gross Trailer Weight capacity of 16,000 lbs and a Tongue Weight capacity of 1600 lbs. However, the B&W model only fits the 8 foot bed model K20 and may require a more extensive installation over the Draw-Tite hitches.

I have included a picture that shows the different bumper styles that where available on your vehicle.