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crazeetxn · 06-10-2012, 06:38 PM

I haven't seen alot of reviews so I thought I'd ask y'all.

Thinking about puttin a universal/adjustable receiver on my '04 suburban. Don't plan on hauling major equipment. Maybe just a 12 footer every now and then.

What's yalls take on a multi piece hitch?

Thanks
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clinebarger · 06-10-2012, 07:38 PM

Buy a 2" receiver hitch made for your Suburban.

crazeetxn · 06-10-2012, 10:17 PM

That's probably what I'm gonna end up doing.

Son had bought it for his truck and then sold it before he could install it. Got to looking at it, and something just didn't seem right about bolting 3 or 4 pieces together then hooking a trailer to it.

Saw a couple of one pieces that were made here...his wasn't it.

**truckdude239** · 06-11-2012, 07:26 AM

craz i bought for for my f-150 that is like 6 pieces and so far it is fine i pull a 12 foot tailer with it like 2-3 times a week but it was the one listed for my truck

Weasel Diesel · 06-11-2012, 07:35 AM

Definitions -
Universal; (adjective) - This pice of crap will do ya until you can get the correct one.

06-10-2012, 06:38 PM	#1
crazeetxn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Winnsboro TX Posts: 234	Are universal hitches safe? I haven't seen alot of reviews so I thought I'd ask y'all. Thinking about puttin a universal/adjustable receiver on my '04 suburban. Don't plan on hauling major equipment. Maybe just a 12 footer every now and then. What's yalls take on a multi piece hitch? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1st - '68 long bed 2nd - '81 SWB Now - '86 SWB, Edelbrock 1406/stock 350/700r4

06-10-2012, 07:38 PM	#2
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Are universal hitches safe? Buy a 2" receiver hitch made for your Suburban.

06-10-2012, 10:17 PM	#3
crazeetxn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Winnsboro TX Posts: 234	Re: Are universal hitches safe? That's probably what I'm gonna end up doing. Son had bought it for his truck and then sold it before he could install it. Got to looking at it, and something just didn't seem right about bolting 3 or 4 pieces together then hooking a trailer to it. Saw a couple of one pieces that were made here...his wasn't it. __________________ 1st - '68 long bed 2nd - '81 SWB Now - '86 SWB, Edelbrock 1406/stock 350/700r4

06-11-2012, 07:26 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,228	Re: Are universal hitches safe? craz i bought for for my f-150 that is like 6 pieces and so far it is fine i pull a 12 foot tailer with it like 2-3 times a week but it was the one listed for my truck __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-11-2012, 07:35 AM	#5
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: Are universal hitches safe? Definitions - Universal; (adjective) - This pice of crap will do ya until you can get the correct one.



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