Hitch compatability

Mighty HD · June 12, 2004

Would a hitch from an 01 3500 silverado fit on my 04 2500hd shortbed?

It came off of a 3500 shortbed so I'm thinking it will fit?

I just want to be sure before I drop $100 on it.

I know I can get a hidden hitch/aftermarket for about the same price but I'd prefer a factory hitch.......?

snoman · June 13, 2004

I am not sure because axle is further back in shortbed box on club and crew cab trucks. You want to measure and check.

Mighty HD · June 13, 2004

when I look at aftermarket hitches, the applications for my 2500hd shortbed also apply to a 3500 shortbed.

I'm assuming the hitch is the same for the 2500hd shortbed gmc/silverado and 3500 shortbed for the factory application?

snoman · June 13, 2004

I am sorry, I miss read your post, it should fit fine.

8100HD · June 13, 2004

My guess would be no it won't fit...your talking two different body styles here....and two totally different frames. Just FYI even in the 01-04 model years a factory hitch from a long bed truck will not bolt up to a short bed....go figure.

snoman · June 13, 2004

My guess would be no it won't fit...your talking two different body styles here....and two totally different frames. Just FYI even in the 01-04 model years a factory hitch from a long bed truck will not bolt up to a short bed....go figure.

How do you figure? Frame is the same on short bed ones. I can see long bed not fitting short bed one because as stated earlier, short beds axle is located further back in box than the long beds one.

Mighty HD · June 13, 2004

It came OFF of a 3500 SHORTBED

I am thinking of purchasing it for my 2500HD SHORTBED.

I may be wrong, but isnt the 2500hd/3500 frames the same?

All the aftermarket hitches are the same for 2500hd/3500 shortbeds. So, I would *Think* that the factory hitch would fit the 2500hd/3500 shortbeds, and be compatable on eeither truck.

8100HD · June 13, 2004

I understand the shortbed to shortbed deal...In 2001 there was no such animal as a 3500 shortbed..unless it is a late build 2000 which is the old body style(88-00) therefore it will not fit your 2004 2500HD two totally different frames...as I stated above.