Can I pull a trailer with the Impala w/o chopping up the rear valence?
Here is one setup: Side View | | <--- Rear valance () == / ==== \\==[] <--- Rcver Hitch --> ==// Basically, the receiver assembly bolts to the frame and “jogs” down and then the hitch jogs back up. This goes under the skirt and back up without mangling the valence. He also uses a load leveler (the two swing arms with the chains) …. this is a heavy duty hitch assembly (class III? IV?). In addition, you may want to make some other modification to you Impala to make it more suitable for towing. A nice addition is a set of airbags for the rear springs, or the police package 9C1 rear springs. Either alternative will bring the rear end up a little bit when towing to prevent bottoming out. Also, swapping in the 3.42 or 3.73 gears will make the towing a lot easier on the engine. With these mods, an Impala should be able to easily tow as much as any stock Caprice. You should also note that the stock aluminum wheels are not a great idea for towing heavy loads with.
