Need a trailer hitch to tow an engine hoist - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 07-25-2023, 11:06 PM

Would like to get some opinions; thinking about getting a bolt-on hitch for the bumper on my 63. I just need to tow an engine hoist to the house so I can install the 460 in the Ranchero.

You guys think this is acceptable or should I just spring for an under bed hitch?

SkinnyG · 07-26-2023, 12:28 AM

In these parts a bumper hitch can tow 2000lbs with no more than 200lbs tongue weight (edit: might be 150lbs, IIRC).

I can't picture an engine hoist that needs to be towed - what's it look like? Mine fits in the pickup bed; it folds up, even.

Asshat · 07-26-2023, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG

In these parts a bumper hitch can tow 2000lbs with no more than 200lbs tongue weight.

I can't picture an engine hoist that needs to be towed - what's it look like? Mine fits in the pickup bed; it folds up, even.

Here’s one…

SkinnyG · 07-26-2023, 01:04 AM

Wow. I have never seen one of those. Interesting!

**MT65** · 07-26-2023, 09:21 AM

My biggest fear would be who packed the wheel bearings and when…😳😳😳😳😳😳…..those little suckers would be going 100 mph with that short tire…

61hawk · 07-26-2023, 09:44 AM

Wouldn't it be easier to break down the engine hoist and put it in the bed? A friend brought his down to my house a few months ago, he put it inside his Hyundai.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-26-2023, 09:55 AM

Just because it is tow able, doesn't mean you have to tow it. I am sure that will fit inside the bed of the truck.

61hawk · 07-26-2023, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Just because it is tow able, doesn't mean you have to tow it. I am sure that will fit inside the bed of the truck.

Next you're going to tell us that we can't tow it with an engine attached to it.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-27-2023, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 61hawk

Next you're going to tell us that we can't tow it with an engine attached to it.

Sure you can. It might sway around a bit.

**MikeN** · 08-03-2023, 08:34 AM

I used those tow-able engine hoists many times back in the day. Places rented them out cheap, and they work great. And yes, a simple 2" ball mounted to your bumper is sufficient to pull it.

07-25-2023, 11:06 PM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Need a trailer hitch to tow an engine hoist Would like to get some opinions; thinking about getting a bolt-on hitch for the bumper on my 63. I just need to tow an engine hoist to the house so I can install the 460 in the Ranchero. You guys think this is acceptable or should I just spring for an under bed hitch? Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

07-26-2023, 12:28 AM	#2
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,172	Re: Need a trailer hitch to tow an engine hoist In these parts a bumper hitch can tow 2000lbs with no more than 200lbs tongue weight (edit: might be 150lbs, IIRC). I can't picture an engine hoist that needs to be towed - what's it look like? Mine fits in the pickup bed; it folds up, even. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate Last edited by SkinnyG; 07-26-2023 at 11:55 AM.

07-26-2023, 01:04 AM	#4
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,172	Re: Need a trailer hitch to tow an engine hoist Wow. I have never seen one of those. Interesting! __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

07-26-2023, 09:21 AM	#5
MT65 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Kila mt Posts: 437	Re: Need a trailer hitch to tow an engine hoist My biggest fear would be who packed the wheel bearings and when…😳😳😳😳😳😳…..those little suckers would be going 100 mph with that short tire…

07-26-2023, 09:44 AM	#6
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 323	Re: Need a trailer hitch to tow an engine hoist Wouldn't it be easier to break down the engine hoist and put it in the bed? A friend brought his down to my house a few months ago, he put it inside his Hyundai.

07-26-2023, 09:55 AM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,775	Re: Need a trailer hitch to tow an engine hoist Just because it is tow able, doesn't mean you have to tow it. I am sure that will fit inside the bed of the truck. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-03-2023, 08:34 AM	#10
MikeN Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 776	Re: Need a trailer hitch to tow an engine hoist I used those tow-able engine hoists many times back in the day. Places rented them out cheap, and they work great. And yes, a simple 2" ball mounted to your bumper is sufficient to pull it.



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