Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch for 2002 Chevy Suburban 1500

Question:

Hi, I have found this particular hitch receiver listed as compatible with a 2002 Chevy Suburban 1500 LT 4WD. As I have been your customer, I wanted to check to see if it is okay to put this part on this truck. I am not looking to overload it, but rather will be upgrading trucks in the next year or so and am planning to move this hitch to the new truck and put the original equipment back on the current truck. Will this hitch receiver fit my truck even if it is a bit higher tow capacity than I really need right now? Thank you for your help!

asked by: Dan K

Expert Reply:

According to my contacts at Curt Manufacturing, the Class V hitch you are referring to, part # C15324 is compatible with the 2003-2006 Suburbans, but not the 2002 model.

Curt does not offer a Class V hitch for the 2002 model, but there is a Class IV, part # 14080. The Class IV hitch has a 10000 lb towing/ 1000 lb tongue weight capacity or 12000 lb towing/ 1200 lb tongue weight capacity when used with a weight distribution system. Keep in mind that the towing capacity of your Suburban may be lower, depending on how your vehicle is equipped. You will want to check your owners manual for towing capacities.

I will provide a link to the Curt Class IV hitch, as well as a link to the install instructions.

expert reply by: Mike L