Safety Chain Hook Replacement with a Larger Clevis Hook for a Class V Trailer Hitch

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I have this hitch. The safety chain loops are way bigger than the factory hitch it replaced. I would rather just replace the ends on my chains, and not the whole chain w/hooks since on 2 of my trailer the the chains are permanently mounted to the trailer. What size hooks do you offer that will fit this hitch. I need some that will work with a 10k lb trailer, and a 5k lb trailer. I was looking at this # C81830 or something like this sized hook # FCHA0050324

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I have a clevis hook that may work with your 5,000 lb trailer. Take a look at part # 6495-401-04. This hook has a working load limit up to 5,400 lbs and the pin that connects through the chain is 7/16 of an inch in diameter.

We have heavy-duty clevis hooks, but they have significantly higher weight capacities than you will need for your 10,000 lb trailer. The Curt Clevis Hook, # C81970, has a 40,000 lb weight capacity and the pin that connects through the chain is just over half of an inch (.52 inches) in diameter. This hook was designed for heavy-duty applications such as gooseneck trailers, but it may work with your trailer if the chains are large enough.

If the chains are not large enough for this clevis hook, then I recommend using the Draw-Tite Chain with Clevis Hook, # F63451, that you referenced. Any trailer shop or fabrication shop should be able to replace the safety chains fairly easily and inexpensively. This part number is for one chain, you would need two of them.

expert reply by: John H

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Answer 1

I can say that Curt doesn't consider the hitch a fit, but if you look at the provided photo, you can see the mounting hole spacing on the hitch and compare it to the frame member of your truck.

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Answer 2

Hey Kalani, thanks for reaching out! You can actually use an adapter plug like the Hopkins Endurance #HM75MV to get both 4-Way and 7-Way receptacles on your 2015 Toyota Tacoma. To install this you'll pull the USCAR connector plug from the back of…

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Answer 3

The Curt #C15324 you mentioned is a great choice for your 2004 Chevy Avalanche, but it might be a bit overkill as a Class V hitch since it's not going to give you a higher towing capacity; it would be more peace of mind than functionality so…

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Answer 4

Unfortunately, the frame with isn't the only consideration. According to Draw-Tite, the differences in the way the front bumper, fascia and grill are situated in regard to the front of the frame members on a 2007 Classic versus a 2007 New Body…

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Answer 5

For your 2004 Chevy Silverado 3500HD the Draw Tite hitch part #65028 is a confirmed fit. We checked with Draw Tite to confirm this. I also attached a picture of the hitch installed on a vehicle that has the factory skid plate you referenced.

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Answer 6

I do have a solution, but we do not have either of the Draw-Tite hitches. Instead, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15324 for your 2004 Suburban. This is also a Class V hitch. It has an even higher capacity when compared to Draw-Tite…

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Answer 7

The flange dimensions of the Buyers Products Class 4 Service Body Short Hitch Receiver part #3371801053 are 8-1/4" x 6-5/8".

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