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Should I Get The Gm Hide-a-hitch Or Aftermarket?

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ok, my truck didn't come with anything towing wise ... (4.8l work truck package) ... so i need to start getting it setup for next year ... won't be moving anything major ... basically a small trailer that is big enough for 2 4 wheelers ... (ok will carry other stuff, but using them to size the trailer) ... is there a brand that is better? or are they all about the same? ...

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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I bought an aftermarket Hidden Hitch. I was hoping it looked a little stronger than the OEM monstrosity. It didn't, but it is nicer looking. It was nice of GM to put the snap in hole for the wiring adapter in the factory bumper. Hope you didn't get the 3:23 rear gear if you want to tow something.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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I know the hitch for the 900 has been redesigned over the previous hitch, which had some issues. I have not heard of any issues with the 900 hiches.

 

If you elect to go with the OE hitch, you can usually pick them up in a salvage yard for about 1/2 price. You may have to wait a little while but they will be avail.

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yeah i do have 3.23 gears .. but thats something that always can be changed later ...

 

not sure if i will have time to wait till they start showing up in wrecking yards ... will need to get something before jan ... but i get a decent gm discount on parts ... so may not be to bad of a chunk ...

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yeah i do have 3.23 gears .. but thats something that always can be changed later ...

 

not sure if i will have time to wait till they start showing up in wrecking yards ... will need to get something before jan ... but i get a decent gm discount on parts ... so may not be to bad of a chunk ...

 

I got an OEM one from gmpartsdirect about a month ago and am very happy with it. I have not used it yet, but the install was very straight forward, and the fit was perfect (of course it should be, but you never know these days).

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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yeah i do have 3.23 gears .. but thats something that always can be changed later ...

 

3:23 gears should be great on the highway for fuel economy with the 4.8. I would imagine something heavy would be a little slow on take off but it really isn't a big issue unless you want to tow something heavy really often. A mid sized boat should be no problem. I don't think I'd throw a 69 Chevelle on a trailer and head to another state though!

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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Devil, even if you are not towing much, you need an Aux trans cooler on that truck. If you do add one, be sure you buy a stacked plate designed cooler and not the old style tube and fin.

 

I would suggest one approx 9 x 11x 3/4" or possibly 11 x 11 x 3/4" for the part of the country you live in. We do not have a CARQUEST store in your market but I would suggest you find a store who sells Hayden coolers as they are our supplier and they offer the coolers I mentioned above.

 

The closest stores I have to you are Winnfield Lake Providence or Newellton.

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winnfield is where i bought the truck ... i have already been thinking about adding a tranny cooler and oil cooler just for the benefits ... but .. at the most i will be towing .. (and this would be rare, very rare) ... is a 60's model vw beetle on a little trailer ... mostly will be a small trailer with office furnature on it ... when i am setting up offices and taking them down ...

 

i think i recall seeing that brand cooler in another place i stopped in at .. will have to check and make sure ... if not i can always order it online ... or wait till i go to my dealership and find the one in winnfield ...

 

i can deal with the slow part if it is something heavy (which would be very rare) ... if the difference means gas milage ...

 

i think i will go ahead and check on what price i can get the factory peice for ...

 

most all of the local places have started off with the 'we might have to drill a few holes or trim some... but we can make it fit' ... so i would wrather have something that fits right the first time ...

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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If you make it back to Winnfield, the CARQUEST Store is new and located just accross the highway from Wal Mart. If you buy from them, the 11x11 is a 77423 and the 9.5x11 is a 77422. You may want to call them to be sure they have them in stock. I do not have the # with me right now but since it is a new listing you may have to find it through Information at Timmons Internatnional or CQ of Winnfield.

 

If you elect to go with Hayden branded in W Monroe, you will need to visit their website to get their #s becuase we use a different nubmering system.

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