Class III Receiver for 1999 Chevy S-10 Extreme Sportside

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I am looking to put a hitch on my 1999 chevrolet s10 extreme stepside and I dont know which hitch is going to work with the factory ground effects and non towing bumper. I am not looking for heavy hauling just enough to haul my small trailer behind when I move from base to base throughout my military career. Please help me to figure this out.

asked by: Evan H

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I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite, who tells me that the Class III # 75085 receiver will fit the 1999 S-10 Sportside with the non-towing bumper. He did not have any information regarding fit on the Extreme model, which means that some trimming of the fascia under the bumper might need to be done in order for the hitch to fit.

Take a look at the diagram I captured from the install instructions. If you measure 8 inches downward from the frame hole shown, it will give you a pretty accurate idea of where the top of the receiver will land. You can use a straight edge held at 8 inches below that hole (like a yardstick), which should give you a good idea of where the receiver opening would sit in relation to the fascia under the bumper.

I have linked you to the installation instructions for the # 75085 hitch.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

On a trailer hitch receiver, concealed means the crosstube does not show at the rear of the truck, just the receiver does; while exposed means the crosstube and the receiver show. A lot of people really like the concealed crosstube because it keeps…

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Answer 2

For your 2000 GMC Sonoma 4x4, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75085 is a confirmed fit for the Sportside with non-towing bumper as well as the Factory Step bumper. It is not a fit for the ZR2 models or the Factory Roll Pan bumper. It…

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Answer 3

If you have a factory step bumper or your 1996 S-10 is the ZR2 model, the trailer hitch I recommend is part #75051. If you have a Sportside with a non-towing bumper, the hitch I recommend is part #75085. These are Class lll hitches and they have…

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Answer 4

The Curt #C13410 and Draw-tite #76227 are very similar in design and both have the same weight ratings of 600lbs tongue weight and 4,000lbs of trailer weight. I do like that Draw-Tite does add the additional plate of steel in between the hangers that…

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Answer 5

The Curt Class III hitch you'd looked at, part #C13021 is indeed a fit for the 2002 GMC Sonoma with the factory step bumper, as shown in the provide photo. If you'll be using the hitch for towing, you can install a 4-pole trailer connector…

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Answer 6

The correct hitch will depend on which bumper your S-10 is equipped with. For a factory step bumper, I'd recommend the Curt #C13132. For a roll pan bumper, you'll want to use #13920, but you'll need to cut a hole in the license plate well…

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Answer 7

Your 2003 GMC Sonoma and a 2002 Chevrolet S-10 do indeed use the same trailer hitch receivers due to them having the same trailer hitch mounting locations, but you will need to make sure the hitch matches the options of your truck. What I mean is…

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Answer 8

To determine if a trailer hitch receiver will fit on your 2003 Chevrolet S-10 that has an aftermarket bumper you'll have to do a little measuring. There are three Curt Class III trailer hitch receivers that may work for you. You'll need to…

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Answer 9

Draw Tite has confirmed for us that their hitch part #75085 that you referenced is does fit the ZR2 models of the 2003 GMC Sonoma so this will work great for you.

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

For your 2001 Chevy S-10 with the factory step bumper what you would need is the Curt hitch part #C13021 which is a confirmed fit for your truck and it's configuration. The #C19031 that you referenced is a universal install hitch that isn't…

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Answer 12

A great majority of standard ball mounts are designed so that they can be used in either the drop or rise position. Using a ball mount like the Draw-Tite #2753 that you were looking at in the rise position is just a matter of turning it upside down…

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