Front and Rear Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 1997 Chevy C/K Series Pickup
Question:
Okay I am looking for a front and back hitch for my 1997 chevy silverado. I would like to keep my tow hooks for the front and the rear hitch needs to tow a 6,000 LB boat. Thanks Bruce
asked by: Bruce H
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Curt Class V # C15325 that you'd looked at would make a great choice for the rear hitch. The hitch has a 16000 lb towing/2400 tongue weight capacity, so it can handle just about anything you throw at it. If that's more capacity than you'd ever need and would like something a little less expensive, I'd go with the Draw-Tite
# 37130 which has a 7000 lb towing/700 lb tongue weight capacity. These hitches will fit assuming you're speaking of a pickup truck and not a cab/chassis model. The hitches are compatible with standard or step bumpers, but not roll pan bumpers.
For a front hitch, The Curt # 31042 is what I'd recommend. It does allow the tow hooks to be reinstalled, but honestly most folks leave them off and use the hitch itself as an attachment point.
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 2400 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- 17000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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