Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 1987 GMC 1500 Pick Up Truck

Updated 09/05/2012 | Published 08/31/2012

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Question:

WILL THIS TRALIER HITCH FIT A GMC HIGH SIERRA 1500 OR A SIERRA 1500 CLASSIC ? THANK YOU

asked by: DAN M

Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch, # 75034, will fit your 1987 GMC 1500 as long as it does not have a deep drop bumper. If your truck has an 8 ft bed and a deep drop bumper, then you will instead need the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 41504. I have attached a photo of a typical deep drop bumper if you are not familiar with them.

If your truck has a 6 ft bed, then you will need additional hardware to complete the installation. You will need six 3/8 inch spacer blocks, # 01077-011, and six carriage bolts. I have attached the installation instructions of both trailer hitches for you to check out.

To complete your towing set up, you may also want to pick up the wiring harness, # HM41115, which will simply plug into your vehicles factory connection point on the frame rail and the ball mount kit, # EBMK4.

expert reply by: John H