Suburban 2500 Hitch Concerns

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by Christopher Gilmer

I will now probabely have to adjust my Equalizer...the Curt sits closer to the bumper...may have to move the head on the shank up one adjustment!! But I like it!!!

Chris,

Yep, good move on re-checking your WDH settings.

My up-graded Putnam XDR receiver was 2" higher than the old OEM receiver, but since my old OEM receiver pin box was bent up-ward with my spring bars engaged, I didn't even have to raise my ball mount to accommodate my new receiver once I re-checked all my WDH settings.

You'll notice right away as soon as you engage your spring bars that there is an immediate weight transfer taking place.

Bob

[Christopher Gilmer]

Not too hard to remove...I have a 350lb cordless impact...best 125 I ever spent! Made installing the hitch a breeze too... Bob..thanks for lightening the pics... Looks like about a 1.5" inch difference...about a bolt hole up on my EQ shank...should be an easy adjustment!

[Christopher Gilmer]

Quick update...the new hitch works great, I am getting front wheel pressure now..no hitch flex

[Rustic Eagle]

Chris,

Sounds great! Now that you have a means to transfer weight to the front suspension consistently, also make sure that when using the WDH "hitched-up" you return the front TV fender height back to it's "unhitched" height after making your adjustments. Not doing so will make for a hard TV suspension and may compromise handling/steering characteristics.

Again, good move on up-grading your receiver.

Bob

[Christopher Gilmer]

After two months of using the new hitch setup....can anyone tell me why GM doesn't use this as OEM? What a difference...thanks for all your help!

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by Christopher Gilmer

snip......can anyone tell me why GM doesn't use this as OEM? What a difference.......snip

Prior to 2000 GM did use a more conventional style receiver, I had them on two prior GM trucks and they were great. When GM changed the body style the receiver was re-designed so it wouldn't stand out as much, a cosmetic thing.

The other problem is that most of the "nasty" GM OEM receivers out there never get used, or tow small/lite utility or boat trailers......., it's the RV minority (us) that have had the problems with them.

Bob