Curt 13028 class III hitch install

[John Reason]

Any of you guys installed a Curt 13028 hitch on a square body. Trying to install on a 83 K10 and don't see where I can use on of the previous holes to get it started. Looking for some pointers . Its supposed to fiy this truck

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[bucket]

I think that's what used to be on my short bed. I don't remember any extra holes drilled in the frame, but I'll look into it.

 

[PrairieDrifter]

It looks like the holes would line up? It’s just supposed to sit flush on the bottom of the frame rail

 

[Craig 85]

E-trailer says drilling is required. In your case, you may also need add some shims to lower the receiver off the frame to clear the cross member rivets.

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https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hi...es+Pickup/1984/13028.html?vehicleID=198415138

 

[CarParts.com]

Eric from CarParts here- Yes, you need to drill holes and there should be 6 spacers that go between the frame and the hitch. Looks like you also remove the last/rear most bolt for the spare tire holder. Once it's lined up I use a couple pairs of vice grips to hold in place and drill away. Start with one hole on each side then install bolts and finish off the rest.

 

[John Reason]

Thanks for the help guys. Just wish they could deisgn one where no drilling is required. Must be quite a few frame variations on these trucks.