Front Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 GMC Suburban Retains Tow Hooks

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Hi, wondering if this hitch allows me to keep my tow hooks on, thanks 65005

asked by: Ross

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The front hitch part # 65005 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit your 1997 GMC Suburban and will allow you to retain your tow hooks once installed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We currently have two front mount trailer hitch receivers for your 1996 Chevrolet K1500, the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #65005 and the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #31042. They both have a 9,000 lb line pull and…

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Answer 2

You will not need to cut or drill anything to install this Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch, part #31042, onto your 1996 Chevy 4x4 Tahoe LS. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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My contact at Yates Rubber advises that a nominal 8-inch keel roller does not measure exactly 8 inches; typically they are slightly smaller than the specified size, much the way a piece of 2 x 4 lumber is not exactly 2-inches by 4-inches. I took…

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The Trailer Leaf Spring, 2250 lbs. 6 Leaf, item #e27SR, is sold as a replacement spring for older trailers and measures 26 inches for eye to eye, center to center. If you are replacing the springs and hangers you will need to use the same center to…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Brake magnets are made to fit their specific brake assemblies. They are not made to be interchangeable between brake sizes or weight capacities. Some manufacturers do use different color magnet wires that correspond to the capacity. We know that…

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Answer 8

Actually on brake magnets for trailers either wire can be used as the power or the ground so the colors don't really mean anything. Most likely the magnet manufacturer just put what ever color was most convenient on your trailer.

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Most likely the new axle has self-adjusting brakes which when new are known for feeling pretty weak. The good news is that you can keep applying them over and over while the trailer is traveling and they will tighten and get more sensitive feeling.

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I would check the magnets for wear before going on to test them with a meter. If the magnets show abnormal wear or if you can see the windings beginning to show through the friction surface of the magnet then they will need to be replaced. To further…

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Answer 11

With an unkown axle it is hard to know what it's capacity would be. Plus a trailer's capacity is more than just the axles it uses. You have to consider the suspension, the frame, coupler, brakes etc. The part #20440I-EZ-60 that you referenced…

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Front Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 GMC Suburban Retains Tow Hooks

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