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Old 06-04-2004, 03:19 PM   #1
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hidden hitch for 1972, 2wd 1/2 ton suburban

Has anyone here installed one or seen one installed? I would like to be able to tow with my 'burb. The tail on these things is so long, I am a bit concerned with adding something under the bumper. Especially with mild lowering in my future plans...
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Old 06-04-2004, 09:44 PM   #2
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i think i saw one on these guys web site http://www.earlyclassic.com/ i just got a burb like you have...all stock and it has a 40 some gallon gas tank and a hitch...the hitch drags alot
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Old 06-05-2004, 10:39 AM   #3
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I hope these pictures will help you.
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Old 06-07-2004, 05:46 PM   #4
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I have the hitch from E/C as well as a 4/5 drop and I have never dragged the hitch. I tow 5500 GVW trailer and have had no problems for the last three years. Michael
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Old 06-08-2004, 10:59 AM   #5
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thanks Christopher

Pictures are worth a 1000 words aren't they? Thanks Christopher! So is that the ECE hitch then? Looks perfect! Any problems with the law when you are towing with your licence plate flipped up?
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Old 06-11-2004, 11:52 AM   #6
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Pictures are worth a 1000 words aren't they? Thanks Christopher! So is that the ECE hitch then? Looks perfect! Any problems with the law when you are towing with your licence plate flipped up?
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Yes, that is the ECE hitch. i have never had a problem towing with the plate up. It is still visible. It rest on the hitch at about a 45 degree angle.
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Old 06-22-2004, 10:59 PM   #7
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My brother just put the ece hitch on his 71 and had no problems at all on this trip, towed great, even with the 4/6 drop...
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Old 06-26-2004, 10:53 AM   #8
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ece hitch

hey guys, I'm thinking of putting one on my 67 burb. ECE is about 70 miles from me, so I can drive down to p/u. Is it difficult to install? Do you have to take the bumper off first?

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Old 06-26-2004, 12:15 PM   #9
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hey guys, I'm thinking of putting one on my 67 burb. ECE is about 70 miles from me, so I can drive down to p/u. Is it difficult to install? Do you have to take the bumper off first?

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Old 06-26-2004, 12:20 PM   #10
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hey 68, thanks for the reply.... I want to install myself, but have never installed a hitch, just looking for some pointers.

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Old 07-22-2004, 11:01 AM   #11
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Get a friend to help. Have a sharp bit. Don't rip, lose or destroy the paper template. It's really pretty easy.
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Old 07-28-2004, 12:46 AM   #12
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Low burb.........

Do you happen to have a picture of your burb with the 4/5 drop? I'm really curious to see one set up that way.
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