Front Hitch for 2011 Chevy Tahoe for Carrying Bike Rack
Updated 12/30/2025 | Published 12/26/2025
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I have a 2011 tahoe and need a front receiver for a bike rack as I am towing a camper and do not want to use the receiver on the trailer rear for the rack. Is there a recomandation on beefing up the front springs or am I overthinking this? I did have a similar setup on a 2007 suburban but that was a 4wd and sat up higher. Any thoughts would be helpful. Thank You in advance!
asked by: Vin
Expert Reply:
Hey Vin, the Curt front hitch part # C31012 that you referenced is the correct front hitch for your 2022 Chevy Tahoe and would be great for carrying a bike rack like you are wanting to do. Unless you have some seriously heavy bikes and a heavy bike rack I wouldn't think you'd need any front suspension enhancement. Whats the total weight of bike and rack that you will be carrying?
If it does happen to be a lot of weight the Coil SumoSprings part # CSS-1145F would be a really great option but you might just see how the bike and bike rack does in the front hitch and decide from there to see if you need additional support.
Mark S.
12/30/2025
I wouldn't worry about it not being heavy enough for a bicycle carrier. I would be concerned about the hitch hitting on steep driveways or entries with a high curb. I had to quit using it on a snowplow because of this and that was a 4wd Yukon.
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Vin
12/29/2025
Normal style bike rack with 2 aluminum bikes. I may get the Sumo springs anyway because of the weight of the hitch added with the bikes. The Sumo Springs seem like a great idea especially with the ease of installation and the low price. I appriciate your input!!