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Old January 21st, 2017, 7:36 PM
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Have an 04 Suburban 1500 2WD.
I have a class 3 hitch supposedly for this model. When I install it, the the bolts on either side on the frame line up great, but the two center bolts on the bumper are off by about 1/2 inch. My trailer is 4500 lbs with a 500lb tongue weight. Can I tow without these two center bolts attached? Do those two bolts make a big difference if I take it easy driving?
Is there a way to line these up?
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Seriously? You mean the two bolts directly above the receiver, where all of the stresses will be concentrated? With a 4500-lb trailer?

You're really going to use something that doesn't fit right, instead of paying $150-$200 for a part made specifically for your truck?
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OK, would you just use the bumper ball instead?
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Originally Posted by mariano gru
ok, would you just use the bumper ball instead?
nope!
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I can't believe you are pulling a 2 1/2 ton trailer with a 1/2 ton suburban or wanting to.
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So I got a different hitch they fit properly, wouldn't 4500lb be fine since I have a ~7200lb towing capacity?
anyone have experience with a similar setup?
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I don't know what the GVW towing wieght is on a 1500, probably ok. The hitch ball is rated at 2000 lbs max
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My bumper hitch is rated for 500tw and 5000lb tow capacity
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Originally Posted by kevinkpk
I don't know what the GVW towing wieght is on a 1500, probably ok. The hitch ball is rated at 2000 lbs max
maybe your thinking of bumper pull not hitch pull.
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I'm going to try to loosen everything again and see if the bumper slides back enough.
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