How to Pick Out a Trailer Hitch for a 1985 Chevy Truck

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What part number do I need for the trailer hitch receiver that fits a 1985 4x4 Silverado

asked by: Gary G

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That is going to depend on what style 1985 Chevy Silverado you have.

The Draw Tite part # 41947 will fit if you have 6 foot or 8 foot bed with standard or step bumper.

For a deep drop bumper you would need the # C13099, or for a cab and chassis # 13028 which has been confirmed to fit.

If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you would then want the # 118312.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You are exactly correct in that you can use either the Curt Installation Kit #C57186 or the Universal Installation Kit #ETBC7 to install a brake controller and fully functional 7-Way from the 4-Way you already have installed. These are both universal…

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Answer 2

The Class V Ultra Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #41947 is compatible with a 1985 GMC C/K Series Pickup with either the 8' bed and standard or step bumper, or a cab and chassis model. Since you have a short bed on your C10 I recommend going with…

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Answer 3

For starters, we do not offer products through Amazon as they are a competitor of ours. However, I can offer you the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter part #C57672 which will work on your 1968 Ford F-150 if you have an existing 4-way trailer connector.…

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Answer 4

To ensure you have enough towing capacity with your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 I'd recommend a Class IV hitch like the Curt #14301 as the Class III hitches for your truck are limited to 6,000 lb total trailer weight.

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Answer 5

When measuring frame width for determining a fit for a hitch like the Curt #C13701 you want to measure from outside to outside. The Curt hitch #C13701 wouldn't work for you since your inside to inside measurement is 51 inches. Instead you would…

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Answer 6

To install a brake controller on your 1982 Blazer, you will need our Brake Controller Installation Kit, part #ETBC7, which includes everything needed to install a brake controller if your Blazer has a functioning 4-pole trailer connector. If you do…

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Answer 7

The biggest difference will be price. The two harnesses are basically the same harness made by two different companies. The Curt part #C55382 would be what I would go with over the Hopkins #42475 because the price is better and because we seem to…

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Answer 8

What you have pictured is a 4-way to 7-way adapter similar to part #C57672. The male side 4-way connector plugs into a vehicle side (female) 4-way to convert the vehicle's connector to a 7-way. The existing 4-way on the vehicle only has the…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item #118617 is a confirmed fit for your 2020 Dodge Durango without the factory towing package. The Tekonsha wiring harness plugs in line behind your Durango's rear…

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Answer 10

When measuring the frame width on a vehicle, you will need to measure from the outside of one frame rail to the outside of the other frame rail. If you have the larger frame width of 37-1/4 inches you would want the Curt Hitch part #C15300, or if you…

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Answer 11

Since you already have the 4-flat harness installed on your 2013 Toyota Sienna, and have the adapter all you will need is The Wiring Kit for 2, 4, 6, and 8 Brake Electric Trailer Brake Controllers #5506. I attached a review video link below.

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Answer 12

By all accounts the Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller #C51170 works well and is easy to use and install on most vehicles. It is a brand new item so not a lot of feedback has come in on it. I did learn a few things though after speaking with our…

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