Dual-Receiver Hitch for 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 with 6-1/2-Foot Bed

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Are there any hitches out there that have a dual receiver that would allow a bike rack to be installed in front of the trailer receiver. And also I see that torklift has a receiver that has a reinforced pin slot. Does any one else manufacture this type of product. My factory hitch has already produced some egging of the pin hole.

asked by: Jeff F

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Expert Reply:

For your 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 with 6-1/2-foot bed we do have a dual-receiver hitch option from TorkLift, part # TLC1204, which has two 2-inch receiver openings. This allows use of a hitch-mount carrier, such as a bike rack, while towing. The Sierra's factory hitch needs to be removed to install the TorkLift. TorkLift makes the only dual hitch we currently offer for your truck and as you noted it features excellent build quality including reinforced pin holes.

Another option is to install a front-mount hitch to let you carry your bikes in front. Draw-Tite 2-inch front hitch # 65028 installs without drilling and offers a 500-lb vertical load rating, plenty for any bike rack or for a hitch-mount cargo carrier like # C18151. Another benefit of a front-mount htch is the ability to use a hitch-mount type snow plow like Detail K2 Rampage II # K2RAMP8219.

Another bike carrier option for towing applications is the towing type of bike rack. The linked page displays many such 2, 3 and 4-bike carriers.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

The only TorkLift trailer hitch that fits your 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed is #TLC1204. This is the SuperHitch Original Class V hitch with dual 2 inch receivers. It is rated for 1,700 pounds tongue weight and 17,000 pounds gross trailer weight.…

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Answer 2

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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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 8

Installing the Union Tee #AL21838 with your #AL57575 will tie the pressure of the two air bags together. So yes, a shift in a very heavy load like a truck camper will potentially result in air being forced from one into the other. The reason I say…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 11

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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