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02-20-2007, 07:47 AM

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On my 07 2500 Burb the receiver height above ground is 23". My 01 Burb was 15". The level height for by MYCO is 14". I have to use a 9" drop insert to tow level. Also, no one has an up graded receiver available for the 07' Suburban.

DJF- I think for the 2007 2500 Suburban it uses the old frame, same as the GMT 800. Contact Putnam directly, call their sales line.1- 800-336-4271- edit they list the 25162 for the 2007 Avalanche-

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02-20-2007, 01:36 PM

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I talked to both sales and engineering at Putnam and they said that they have not had access to an 07 2500 Suburban to verify measurements so they could not certify a receiver for the 07. I have the OEM receiver from my 01 Burb and he suggested that I compare it to the 07 bolt up for fit.

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02-22-2007, 10:38 AM

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I'd like to hear if it does not fit.

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02-24-2007, 01:52 PM

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i have no problems with my 04 2500hd stock hitch i pull a 35 cig with a triple axle steel eagle trailer

02-24-2007, 02:12 PM

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i have no problems with my 04 2500hd stock hitch i pull a 35 cig with a triple axle steel eagle trailer

Most dont have any issues. Have you looked at your trailer hitch ratings sticker just above the plug in? I bet you are exceeding the non WD hitch tongue weight.

02-24-2007, 02:57 PM

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1500 lbs tongue 12000traileri should be close to that with the weight

02-24-2007, 03:36 PM

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1500 lbs tongue 12000traileri should be close to that with the weight

Yeah, with a weight distibuting hitch. Does your boat trailer have one?

02-24-2007, 04:01 PM

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Or a Dodge.

I second that....too many fords on here

02-28-2007, 10:52 PM

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I also changed to the XDR after purchasing the 357. I did not want to take a chance on loosing the trailer and the insurance issues.

02-28-2007, 11:06 PM

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1500 lbs tongue 12000traileri should be close to that with the weight

trust me those are the wieght distributing numbers!

the straight pull numbers are closer to 8000/800

and as far as I'm concerned those are optimistic!

your 35 Cafe and the trailer wiegh damm close 12K DRY

do yourself a BIG favor and drop the $170 for a REAL HITCH.

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