Will The Draw-Tite Trailer Frame Hitch Receiver Fit A 1974 Chevy K5 Blazer With A Gas Tank Shield
Question:
Will this trailer hitch fit a 74 K5 Blazer that has the OEM steel gas tank shield?
asked by: Jack G
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver 75129 should fit with any OEM parts but just to be used I went out to the warehouse and measured the hitch. From the back of the crossmember tube to the center of the first bolt hole is 1". The distance between the inside of both mounting ears is 30-1/4".
This hitch should sit directly under your frame rails so you can use that 1" measurement to see if the tube will run into interference with your gas tank shield.
If this doesn't work then you can go with the an adjustable-fit, weld-on hitch. You'll just need to determine the correct drop needed for the receiver tube to clear the bumper.
Draw-Tite
7" Drop # 41990-07
16" Drop # 41990-16
Curt
3" Drop # 15901
9" Drop # C47CR
10.865" Drop # 15902
11-1/2" Drop # 15903
18" Drop # C99CR
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Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch and Brackets with 3" Drop
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 44 Inch Wide
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 3 Inch Drop
- CURT
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Curt Class V Universal Weld-on Receiver Hitch and Brackets with 10.865" Drop
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 44 Inch Wide
- 1200 lbs TW
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 60" Wide
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 60 Inch Wide
- 1500 lbs TW
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 11-1/2 Inch Drop
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2"
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 7 Inch Drop
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 44" Wide
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 9 Inch Drop
- CURT
more information >
Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 44" Wide
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 18 Inch Drop
- CURT
more information >
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Draw-Tite Ultra Frame Service Body Trailer Hitch Receiver - Weld On - Class V - 2"
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 16 Inch Drop
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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