Receiver install hardware for K2500

[Chewy1576]

Does anyone know if there is a hardware kit available or a parts list for the stock Class III receiver? I pulled the one from my parts truck over the weekend and the hardware is in pretty rough shape and/or missing so I want to use all new stuff when bolting it to my K2500.

 

[RyanMerrick]

Just go to the hardware store and purchase new Grade 8 bolts. It won't be hard to find what you need, bring along one of the old bolts for comparison.

 

[Chewy1576]

The bolts, washers, and nuts I'm not too worried about. It's the thick square and round spacers I'm really looking for.

 

[thz71]

The bolts, washers, and nuts I'm not too worried about. It's the thick square and round spacers I'm really looking for.

Dont use that junk, I NEVER do.

 

[Chewy1576]

Dont use that junk, I NEVER do.

So ditch the spacers? I figured they helped add strength by increasing surface area, same as a washer but stronger.

 

[Mangonesailor]

So ditch the spacers? I figured they helped add strength by increasing surface area, same as a washer but stronger.

Yeah, you're going to want to keep the spacers.

Have you contacted the hitch manufacturer to see if you can buy new spacers directly from them?

 

[thz71]

I dont think theyre nessicary. I get big grade i bolts nuts and washers. And have never had a problem and i tow a couple times a week.

 

[Chewy1576]

Yeah, you're going to want to keep the spacers.

Have you contacted the hitch manufacturer to see if you can buy new spacers directly from them?

It's an OEM hitch from a '92 K2500. I will run to the local nut and bolt supply house and see how big of washers I can find a stack a few of them.

 

[Mangonesailor]

Can you post some pictures so we're on the same page?

 

[someotherguy]

Just hit a local hitch supply and buy a hardware kit. If no dedicated trailer/hitch place, U-Haul, etc. Having the nuts with the tabs attached sure makes the job go easier.

Richard