GMT900 Suburban - Custom Receiver Hitch
I was doing some Suburban research and stumbled upon Duraburbs YouTube channel. Specifically, they claimed they can get a Suburban 2500 to tow up to 17,000 lbs. Here is the Video. As we know,...
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So basically the frame is really the weak spot. I am pretty confident that Can-Am RV would extend the receiver up the frame and attach it near the rear axle. Here is a pic of some of their work on a unibody car.
While this would reinforce the hitch it would also mitigate the rear crumple zone the new Suburbans have. If this was to be done I am not sure why one wouldn't just reinforce the factory hitch, why add on a monstrosity that adds zero real capacity and detracts from the looks of the Suburban.
Interesting nonetheless.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
While this would reinforce the hitch it would also mitigate the rear crumple zone the new Suburbans have. If this was to be done I am not sure why one wouldn't just reinforce the factory hitch, why add on a monstrosity that adds zero real capacity and detracts from the looks of the Suburban.
Interesting nonetheless.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
