Heavy Duty Hitch Receiver for 2008 Chevy Express 3500 Cutaway Shuttle Bus

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Im trying to find the correct heavy-duty hitch receiver for a 2008 Chevy Express 3500 Cutaway Shuttle Bus. Class 4 or 5 preferably The center of beam to beam bolt hole to bolt hole is 39. From the back edge of the beam to the first hole is 14inch and the second hole is 20.75. The beams have another horizontal bracket attached that is attached to the back bumper, that dimension is roughly 6. Ive seen similar questions asked for this model vehicle and a Curt # C15320 was recommended, but this will not work as the C15320 center hole to center hole is 40.25. Ive also seen a recommendation for a 2012 Chevy 3500 cutaway for Buyers #3371801102. The center hole dimension on this product is 39, so I think it may work, but Im unsure. The bolt holes wont line up with what I have, so Id likely have to drill new ones. Please see the pictures attached. I have towing hooks that will likely need to be removed, as well as an exhaust that will need to be shifted over. Can you recommend a 2inch hitch receiver for my vehicle?

asked by: Alan A

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Buyer's Products does indeed recommend the # 3371801102 for your cutaway van chassis, but to determine if the hitch will work, you'll need to measure for the drop needed. You do this by measuring downward from the underside of the frame member until you clear the underside of the back bumper. If this distance is 7 inches or greater, the # 3371801102 hitch would work perfectly for you.

The hitch has a 12000 lb towing/1200 lb tongue weight capacity, so it's plenty stout.

As you mentioned, the tow hooks would need to be removed and you will need to drill to mount the hitch.

If a 7 inch drop isn't sufficient, we will have a weld on service body hitch that could work well for you, just reply and let me know the amount of drop that you'd need.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The Curt #C15320 that you referenced should fit your 2006 GMC Savana with a Knapheide Body if your mounting holes have a 40 inch center. Although the outside measurement is relevant, the more important measurement is the mounting hole center to…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The only type of trailer hitch that may work on a school bus like your 2001 GMC Thomas School Bus is an adjustable hitch like the Curt #13703. This is a universal type hitch that will fit box, C-channel, or I-beam frames that are 22 inches to 72…

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Answer 6

The Buyers Products 2" Hitch Receiver For GM Express/Savana with Cutaway Chassis part #3371801102 will fit the frame just fine on a Chevy 3500 Shuttle Bus but the bumper is where things can cause problems as not all hang down the same amount.…

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Answer 7

Your 2012 Express Shuttle Bus would be built on the cutaway chassis version of the 2012 Express Van so that means the correct hitch you'd need is the Buyers Products part #3371801102 which was made for this style of chassis. I attached a picture…

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Answer 8

On the Buyers Products hitch, part #3371801102, the mounting holes are 38-3/8 inches across center on center. Then on each side starting with the hole that's towards the rear of the vehicle they measure 3-11/16 inches from the first to the center…

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Answer 9

We do have some options available for your 2000 Ford E-450 Chassis but unfortunately a custom-fit hitch is not available. What you need is the Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch. This hitch fits vehicles with frames up to 44" so…

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Answer 10

I recommend the Curt item #C15320 trailer hitch for your 2021 Chevrolet Express 4500. This is a 2 inch class V hitch with a 16000 lbs towing capacity, 2400 lbs tongue weight, and is the heaviest duty hitch for your van. You're going to need a…

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Answer 11

The Buyers Products #3371801102 Class-V hitch is a confirmed fit for your 2016 GMC Savana Van. It especially mentions cutaway chassis types. This hitch will definately fit on your frame. I have posted a picture of this hitch with a KUV shell added…

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Answer 12

I may have another option for you, but the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C31016 you were looking at is only confirmed to fit the select 2000-2004 RVs built on the Chevrolet Express Van Chassis and will not fit your 2017 Chevrolet Express…

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