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?
thanks

 

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?

 

OK, would you just use the bumper ball instead?

 

nope!

 

I can't believe you are pulling a 2 1/2 ton trailer with a 1/2 ton suburban or wanting to.

 

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?

 

I don't know what the GVW towing wieght is on a 1500, probably ok. The hitch ball is rated at 2000 lbs max

 

My bumper hitch is rated for 500tw and 5000lb tow capacity

 

maybe your thinking of bumper pull not hitch pull.

 

I'm going to try to loosen everything again and see if the bumper slides back enough.