Trailer hitch recommendations

[JM in KY]

I’d like to add a trailer hitch to my truck. 1987 GMC regular cab with 8 foot bed.

Is there one that allows me to keep my spare tire under the truck and does not require drilling new holes into the frame?

Not planning on doing any heavy duty work - pulling small trailer with Allis-Chalmers D12 on it.

 

[MarineOne]

Everything is prettymuch going to require drilling unless you find a factory original hitch and your truck had one from the factory.

I recommend anything drawtite. it's all I have and will ever put on my vehicles when available. For this application part number is #41938
2" standard receiver
Class 4
1,200 lb tongue weight
12,000 lb towing

With Weight distribution hitch
1,500 lb tongue weight
15,000 lb towing

 

[75gmck25]

I have an old draw-tite class 3 on my ‘75 K25 and my 16” (about 31” diameter) spare tire fits. It takes a little work to get it into position, but there is enough space. Make sure you have the stock cross members for the spare tire mount because they keep the tire from tilting enough to slip off the brace/support that holds it.