Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Item # C31023
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CURT Front Receiver Hitch - C31023
- Front Mount Hitch
- CURT
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- Custom Fit Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
Features:
- Front-mount hitch provides attachment point for hitch-mounted accessories
- Winch, spare tire carrier, snowplow, cargo carrier and more
- No more blindly backing trailer in - just hook it up and drive it forward
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over steel resists corrosion
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Assembled in USA
Specs:
- Line pull: 9,000 lbs
- Vertical load: 500 lbs
- Gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
- Limited lifetime warranty
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
31023 Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver
31023 Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2011 - 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500
- 2014 - 2014 GMC Sierra 2500
- 2014 - 2014 GMC Sierra 3500
- 2011 - 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500
- 2014 - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 2014 - 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - C31023
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (80 Customer Reviews)
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.by: Bill M.03/14/2021
Install went perfectly. It all bolted up just how the instructions said it would. The hardest part was navigating your tools in the tight spaces. Having the deep sockets as suggested is definitely worth it. I was also able to utilize a cordless impact wrench and it helped a ton. This will work great for our bike rack.
by: Chris03/23/2024
2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Delivery was super fast, instructions and instructional video was excellent. Installed my new part in less than 40 minutes
by: Brad S06/28/2017
Chevrolet Silverado
Great front receiver hitch for my Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Everything fit using OE bolts and nuts. Only the plastic trim had to be cut out to fit receiver. I had dealer do it, but would have done it myself when I was younger. etrailer is easy to order from and has good customer service.
by: Jim 02/13/2024
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
This thing went on our 2013 Silverado 1ton truck without a problem. It did take two of us to hold it in
Place to get the first bolt back in but other than that it’s been flawless
by: Richard B07/08/2013
2013 GMC Sierra
Overall, my experience with etrailer was good. There was an initial delay in shipping, but once I talked to someone, everything went well. The help page was invaluable. The biggest help was the installation video. While there are slight differences between the 2011 GMC and the 2013, the process was the same. I am very pleased with the product and the support. Picture attached.
Richard B.
7/8/2014
After a year, I am still extremely pleased with the hitch. It is solid and provides the solution I needed.
by: A. C.04/18/2018
2012 GMC Sierra
Great product! Super easy to install! This makes my winch twice as versatile. Thanks for a design that leaves the tow hooks in the truck!
by: Mitch E.01/14/2020
Great product...I carry bicycles on the front of truck while towing a camper. Can also carry a cargo basket or winch on the front. Love it!
Mitch E.
1/15/2021
Best thing for carrying bikes on front of truck!
by: Brown09/18/2023
Perfect fit for my 2012 GMC 3500. Directions are excellent. It is a tight work space for some of the bolts. I've carried a bike rack with 130 lbs of ebikes for 600 miles so far and no problems.
by: TomW203406/01/2016
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
Excellent fit & function delivered in a reasonable amount of time. Although this shot is at our current campground in NJ, the hitch will be used to park my boat in its hard-to-get-to parking spot. Great job, Etrailer!
Tomw2034
1/23/2018
The hitch has worked out just fine for a variety of uses. I have always been impressed by all the _towing_ related articles purchased from etrailer.
by: Chris z10/06/2019
Installed this hitch this morning 10/06/19. Was going to wait for help as arthritis in hands makes turn wrenches a chore but was bored so went ahead anyhow. This is my second front hitch install , first one on 2018 F-150. Today’s install on 2014 duramax 2500. Today’s install was super simple , used floor jack to hold hitch up in position, you need to remove four bolts on each side , I did try air tools on the 21mm bolts but not powerful enough so used small piece of copper pipe over wrench handle for leverage to loosen, air tools were able to loosen the six 18mm bolts , took me about an hour and a half by myself. The fit of the hitch was absolutely perfect! Had to cut a small piece of the air dam at bottom of bumper, used a hacksaw, very easy. The quality and coating on the hitch is top notch.
by: Owen W05/02/2017
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
Great product, easy to install. Had to cut the air-dam but no other alterations needed. It is a little low but no more so than the front of the truck air dam.
Owen W.
5/2/2018
I use a motorcycle carrier on the front for my 125 scooter while pulling my fifth wheel. It is very secure and the finish has held up fine. I would recommend this purchase.
by: Robert 10/24/2023
I watched the attachment on how to install and video was spot on. The hitch is very well made. I'll enjoy this for years to come. Thank you
by: Jerry B04/14/2017
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
As always, delivery was quick. Hitch was easy to install and works nice. We do a lot of camping and since very few of the travel trailer manufacturers recommend a trailer hitch (some will tell you it voids your warranty), we can carry our bikes up front with this hitch.
Gerard B.
4/14/2018
Excellent! As with every product i have purchased thru etrailer.
by: George 03/21/2024
2013 Chevrolet Silverado
Great product. Easy install.
by: John05/10/2020
Super easy, DIY!!! Best price around, delivered in 2 days for free! Would definitely look at etrailer again for any camping/ hauling / trailer needs !
by: Timothy11/14/2021
Fit and finish is great and installation was fairly simple with the right tools.
by: C.09/24/2020
I ordered a front hitch mount for our RV. Product is very heavy duty and priced right! I ordered on a Friday afternoon and had my part by Tuesday, very impressed. Will surely use this company in the future.
C.
9/25/2021
The hitch mount has worked great. Knowing it was machined for pick up trucks, I had no problem installing on a Freightliner chassis. Had to drill a few holes and fabricated a additional brace out of some angle iron for added piece of mind. I have no concerns about the sturdiness and integrity when using this mount.
by: Ed C08/05/2019
Installed on my 2012 Silverado 2500HD and it fit perfectly and was very easy to install. Cut my lower cowling to allow the hitch to protrude and it looks awesome! Very glad I purchased your product and would highly recommend to everyone!!
Ed C.
8/6/2020
Still Rocking!I have used this many times and it is still a great product!
by: William07/24/2018
very sturdy product; installation was straight forward exactly as instructions indicated. I had planned to haul motorcycle on this front mount hitch with a carrier meant for a rear receive hitch. While i have not done so yet (lighting issues i need to resolve), this receiver will do the job. I also plan on picking up a receiver mount for a winch which could come in handy. Shipping was fast from etrailer. Overall great product and great service! I got just what I expected from the description.
by: Dave T.09/20/2015
Exact fit. Took less than 30 minutes to install in my shop and used all of the factory attaching hardware. If your truck is equipped with the second lower plastic deflector, approximately 3" long, you'll need to trim a 2 3/4" square out dead center for the tube to clear. I've installed several RV accessories over the years and I want to thank you for taking the time to get the fit correct. Time is money and your product is spot on. I would recommend this to anyone looking to install a hitch to the front of their truck for a bike rack or to make moving a trailer around in a crowded yard a breeze.
by: Paul05/02/2019
It was pretty easy to put on it would have been a lot easier if it was not bent on one end when I received it but there is nothing we can't fix around here
by: Russell 07/06/2021
2014 GMC Sierra
Perfect fit on my 2014 Sierra 2500HD Denali. Removed the air dam and it bolted right up. I use it for a front rack to haul a canoe with my 5th wheel camper and it suits my purposes perfectly. You do lose some front approach angle with the receiver hanging down up front, but if you don't do a lot of off road travel you wouldn't notice any difference.
by: William05/13/2016
Honda
Front Mount Trailer Hitch works great! Use your 20x47 MaxxTow Cargo Carrier to carry my Honda Generator and misc. equipment. Traveled 9500 miles,16 states and the Canadian Rockies with no problems.
by: James04/15/2018
2011 Chevrolet Silverado
I installed the hitch on my 2011 HD2500 Silverado and it functions as expected. The installation itself was simple. I had to cut out a small area of the valance/air dam so the hitch would clear. I had no trouble torquing the hardware to specs. The installation looks good and like it is intended to be there.
I have used Curt hitches previously and this product is to place my boat in a closed in area in my backyard.
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view full answer... - Recommended Front Mount Hitch for a 2023 GMC Sierra 3500 No, I am sorry it won't. There's been two generation changes since your hitch came out. Neither the Curt item # C31023 or the Draw-Tite item # 65078 front hitches that fit your 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500 will fit a 2020 GMC Sierra 3500. To add a front mount hitch to your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 you will need the Curt item # C52NR you were looking at. I have linked an installation video below to help you get it set up.
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view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch for a Snow Plow on a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT I would be happy to clarify. The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C31023 fits a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 or 3500. This front mount hitch sits below the front bumper. I have attached an installation video. For a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT you will want the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 31322. This one mounts below the front bumper as well. I have also linked an installation video.
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view full answer... - Recommended Front Mounted Hitch For A 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali For your 2014 GMC 2500 HD Denali I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31023. I do want to note that Denali models do require quite a bit of fascia trimming to fit with a this or any other front mounted hitch. This hitch is a simple bolt on installation with all required hardware included. I've attached a video below to help walk you through the installation of this hitch as well.
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Bill M.
3/15/2022
Love it. It is secure and discrete and is great for a bike rack. Be cautious of what you hang up front, bikes or other types of racks might disrupt airflow into the radiator, which was expected, just keep an eye on temperature. The bolt up was secure and relatively easy.