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2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Item # 31042
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CURT Front Receiver Hitch - 31042
- Front Mount Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- CURT
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 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.
31042 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1992 - 1994 Chevrolet Blazer Full Size
- 1988 - 1999 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup 1500 - 2 and 4 Wheel Drive
- 1988 - 2000 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup 2500 and 3500 - 4 Wheel Drive
- 1988 - 1999 GMC C/K Series Pickup 1500 - 2 and 4 Wheel Drive
- 1988 - 2000 GMC C/K Series Pickup 2500 and 3500 - 4 Wheel Drive
- 1992 - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 models - 4 Wheel Drive
- 1992 - 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 models - 4 Wheel Drive
- 1992 - 1999 GMC Suburban 1500 models - 4 Wheel Drive
- 1992 - 1999 GMC Suburban 2500 models - 4 Wheel Drive
- 1995 - 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 Wheel Drive
- 1992 - 1999 GMC Yukon 4 Wheel Drive
- 2000 - 2000 GMC Yukon Denali - Old Body Style
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
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- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - 31042
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (71 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: Douglas B.01/04/2017
1996 Chevrolet Suburban
I have had the front receiver hitch installed on my 1996 Suburban for about a year now. I have a 12000 lb winch installed using that receiver hitch. I have gotten stuck twice and had to use the winch to extract the truck. Very glad that I have the front receiver hitch as it made putting on the winch very easy. Also useful for mounting a receiver mount bicycle rack to the front as well.
by: Dan in AZ08/12/2013
1999 Chevrolet Suburban
Product was shipped promptly and arrived a few days later. Packing was good for a heavy item with pointy edges, no issues breaking out of the box. Installation on a lift took about 30 minutes on my 1999 K2500 Suburban. The bolts were long enough to allow for my tow hooks that were already in place. A bolt stringer to pull the rear bolts from the top (inside the frame) is provided along with nuts, the other four just replaced the stock bolts that I had that mount from the bottom into tapped frame metal through the tow hooks. Curt makes great quality stuff. Clearance was reduced a little but I'm not concerned about it.
by: AJ06/21/2017
1997 GMC Suburban
The front mount hitch looks and feels very solid. I haven't installed it yet, but it looks as though it will be trouble free. I'll be using it for my 9,000lb Westin winch, and a cargo carrier on my 1997 K2500 Suburban
by: Andy G.10/11/2013
Following the instructions I had the hitch mounted in 30 minutes. The picture shows what I wanted it for. Great for when I am towing the pop-up camper.
by: Winston01/31/2020
Took about 20 minutes to install!!! Needed it for my winch. Michelle S. Took my order I think on a Tuesday and said I'd get it sometime the following week. I got it yesterday!!! Took a whole 2 days!!! If you need to order anything call Michelle. I think her ext. Is 79327. SHE'S AWESOME. THANK YOU MICHELLE!!!
by: Robert 11/03/2023
Very fast shipping great product kept me up to date
by: Daniel 09/24/2023
It is a very well designed product
by: Bradley 05/30/2020
1999 Chevrolet Suburban
Great product, timely S/H & easy install.
Customer service was great as always.
Install went smooth. Etrailer.com you can't go wrong; Curt is a 5-Star product too.
OE tow hooks fit with no cutting.
1999 K1500 Suburban (old body)
Bradley
5/31/2021
Still doing the job with a 10k winch on the front of the unit.
by: Billy Bob05/14/2015
1999 Chevrolet Suburban
Excellent hitch, easy install with minimal tools. Installed on front of my 1999 K2500 Suburban. I can now use my bicycle rack on the front of my Suburban leaving the rear doors fully functional.
Billy B.
5/26/2016
Product works great.
by: James 10/13/2022
Mounted easily and proved to be very useful. Used A receiver type mounted snow plow all of last season to plow my driveway.
by: Jesse 04/25/2020
GMC
I purchased this front receiver hitch to be able to park my travel trailer in a tight space. It is everything that was advertised. Installation was easy and straight forward. It took me a bit longer to install due to my 99 GMC Truck's tow hook nuts not being welded to the inside of the frame. There was a threaded metal strip instead which moved around when the bolts were removed. It was difficult to line up the tow hook and hitch holes to get the bolt started in the strip. I finally used a magnet to support the tow hook and a pair of needle nose vise grips to hold the strip while I started the bolts. Hind site is 20 - 20, It would have been easier to use the bolt and nut combinations provided with the hitch for all 6 of the holes. Out side of this, assembly was easy. The wire tool provided to install the bolts thru the inside of the frame was a great time saver and a wonderful invention. I am well satisfied with this hitch.
by: George02/18/2022
The hitch is well built but simply too low (when mounted) to be of much practical use. Ideally the receiver needs to be at the same level as the bumper.
Jenny N.
2/22/2022
We do have an alternate hitch where the receiver is higher for your 1995 Chevy CK pickup. It is part # 65005.
by: James 05/31/2023
The product itself is great, packaged nicely, etc but the directions are a bit sketchy. They could've done a much better job with it.
by: Wyndm04/29/2022
It was too low to be installed on the front of my truck kept scraping the ground. It's been sitting in my storage for over a year.
Jenny N.
5/3/2022
We do have an alternate hitch that will sit at an estimated two inches higher when installed then the Curt hitch. It is part # 65005 on our site and will fit with a 1989 GMC CK Pickup 1500 2 or 4 WD. It does require drilling, the fascia will need to be trimmed, and the license plate would need to be relocated.
by: Thomas 01/22/2023
1999 Chevrolet Suburban
Very easy installation
by: Jon W12/19/2020
Easy to install and is holding up great. I recommend a hitch cap to prevent oncoming road debris from prematurely wearing away at the receiver. Thank you Curt and thank you etrailer!
by: Alexandra 05/24/2021
Toyota FJ Cruiser
I've purchased two (2) Hitch receivers from etrailer.com. One - for Toyota FJ Cruser and one - for Chevy pickup truck. Both fit my vehicles perfectly. I am very satisfied and happy with the site service and product.
by: Don H10/07/2016
1998 GMC C/K Series Pickup
I bought this to make parking in my garage safer and easier. It's a very steep driveway and very tricky access street. This hitch makes the job much easier. I can use it for long boat ramps if and when I need to. It was quite easily installed. Glad I purchased it.
by: Pete 06/06/2023
Was orders and delivered pretty quickly. Thanks
by: Lee 10/29/2021
Chevrolet Suburban
Fit my Suburban perfectly. I use it to mount my foldable cargo basket (also from etrailer), so I can still open the rear doors easily. Very handy!
by: Dale 06/18/2020
This front hitch mounted up very nice. However the clearance could have been closer to the bumper. That made it nessary to order a lift adapter for adiquate ground clearance for my use
by: Ron B08/01/2013
1994 Chevrolet Blazer
Good looking finish just what you would expect. I may have saved a couple of bucks buying something made in china but this is top craftsmanship. The fasteners were top end also, didn't have to go to the hardware store and buy new bolts this came with top end stuff. Bolted up with about 1/8th inch clearance very nice. Took longer to read the directions than it did to install, shipping was fast also. will use these folks again.
by: Charlie W08/12/2014
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
Product was delivered within
one week to my home in a heavy duty box .
including hardware and direction .
Installation was easy no holes to drill perfect
Alignment done in thirty minutes .
I would recommend E-trailer .
CW
by: Bob W.10/02/2017
1994 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup
Very good fit, was even able to retain the factory tow hooks. Heavy gauge material provides more than adequate strength. Quality hardware, very nice powder coating, and straight forward installation, makes this an excellent choice!!
by: Robert06/15/2019
Worked great and let me keep my tow hooks. 2 of the bolts stripped but etrailer very quickly replaced them with a new set. Go E!
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- How Does the Curt Hitch # 31042 Install on a 1995 Chevy TahoeRegarding your first question, the carriage bolts will point up and thread from through the tow hooks (if present), and up into the factory weld nuts if they are present as well. If your vehicle doesn't have the weld nuts then the carriage bolts will instead fish wire through the frame and point down instead. The square spacers will end up in the vehicle frame with the bolts. Basically the bolts will go through the square spacer, through the frame, through the hitch mounting flange, through...
view full answer... - Curt Front Hitch Options for a 2000 Chevy 3500 TruckThe Curt hitch part # 31043 is designed to fit the 2 wheel drive models of the 2000 Chevy 3500. If you have a 4WD model you instead would want the part # 31042 for a front hitch.
view full answer... - How to Measure to Determine if the # 31042 Front Mount Hitch will Fit a 1997 Chevy K3500 4WDThe Curt Front Mount Trailer Receiver, item # 31042, is designed to fit the 1997 Chevy K3500 4wd model vehicle that is not a factory cab and chassis design. The 34 inch measurement is taken from the outside of the frame to the outside of the frame. The easiest way to determine if the Curt Front Hitch for the 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series 4wd Pickup, item # 31042, is to measure the bolt mounting holes across the frame, center to center. This measurement is 30-1/2 inches for this front mount...
view full answer... - Front Hitch Recommendation for a 1992 Chevy C1500 TruckFor your 1992 C1500 pickup truck you would want either the Curt Hitch part # 31042 that you referenced or the Draw Tite Front Hitch part # 65005 that will hang higher than the Curt. The # 31043 is for 2500 and 3500 series C Series trucks so it would not work for you. The # 65005 will require fascia trimming and drilling for installation. Since the Curt hitch hangs lower it would not require that the fascia be trimmed.
view full answer... - Front Hitch Recommendation for 1989 Chevy C2500 for Snow PlowI would go with the Curt front hitch part # 31042 over the Draw Tite part # 65005 as the Curt hitch has a lower hitch tube which we have found works better with snow plows. A lower hitch means the plow doesn't have to drop as far from the hitch which means less leverage on the plow assembly and hitch.
view full answer... - Does Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Fit 4WD 1999 Chevy SuburbanI checked with the manufacturer for you and am happy to confirm that yes, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31042 is a fit for your 1999 Chevy Suburban with 4-wheel drive. This is a complete bolt-on installation so no drilling into your Suburban's frame is required to mount this hitch. I have added a link to the instructions for you to check out as well of the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31042.
view full answer... - Will Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch 31042 Fit a 1994 Chevy Silverado 1500The Silverado designation describes a trim class on the C/K series Chevy pickups in the 1994 model year. Front hitch # 31042 is a fit for all C/K models in this year as long as they have four wheel drive and do not have a 34 inch wide frame. If your vehicle is a 2 wheel drive model, or your outside frame width is at 34 inches, you would instead use Draw-Tite front hitch # 65005, which fits all the 1500 models. I have included links to the installation instructions for both hitches, if needed.
view full answer... - Does Curt Front Hitch 31042 Require Fascia Trimming on 1997 Chevy SuburbanNope, you do not have to do any bumper fascia trimming on your 1997 Chevy Suburban to install the Curt Front Mount Hitch # 31042. You don't have to do any drilling, either so it's just a bolt-on installation. As for clearance, from the top of the brackets to the bottom of the tube it is 4 inches.
view full answer... - How To Determine If The Curt Front Mount Hitch Item # 31042 Is compatible With The 1994 C/K 3500 4wdThe Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" Item # 31042 is designed for the 1994 Chevrolet C/K 3500 Series trucks. The easiest way to determine if Curt Front Mount Receiver is compatible is to measure center of the mounting holes on one frame rail across to the center of the opposite side. The measurement for the mounting holes on this receiver are 30-1/2 inches
view full answer... - Will the Curt Front Mounted Hitch Fit a 1995 Chevy Tahoe with 36 inch Wide FrameAs long as your 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe is a 4 wheel drive model the Curt Front Hitch for the 1995 Tahoe, item # 31042, will fit. The tech tip states that the Hitch will not fit vehicles with 34 inch frames. If you have a 2 wheel drive model then the front mount hitch will not fit.
view full answer... - CURT Front Mount Receiver for 1999 Chevy 2500 Series SuburbanThe Curt Front Mount Receiver, part # 31042 that you looked at will fit your 2500 Series Suburban if it is a 4WD model. For a 2WD model, use part # 31043. To view install details for both receivers, click on the provided links.
view full answer... - Front Receiver Hitch for a 1989 Chevy K1500 (4x4)We have a couple of options for front mount hitches that will fit your 1989 Chevy K1500. First we have # 65005. With this hitch drilling is required for installation but it costs less than the other option. That other option is Curt hitch # 31042 which does not require drilling. Either hitch is rated for 9,000 pounds line pull and 500 pounds vertical load (tongue weight). I have included links to the installation instructions for both hitches for you.
view full answer... - Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Options for a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 4x4If your 2000 Chevy is a C/K series then you will want to use part # 31042 for Curt or part # 65005 for Draw-Tite but if your truck is the Silverado version then you will want to use part # 31108 for Curt or part # 65028 for Draw-Tite. All of the above trailer hitches have a 2" receiver tube opening with a vertical line pull rating of 9,000 lbs and a vertical load rating of 500 lbs. I have attached an installation video of the Curt Silverado hitch installed on a similar 2003 Chevy Silverado...
view full answer... - Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Options for a 2000 Chevrolet C/K Series 2500 HD 4x4If your 2000 Chevy is a C/K series then you will want to use part # 31042 for Curt or part # 65005 for Draw-Tite but if your truck is the Silverado version then you will want to use part # 31108 for Curt or part # 65028 for Draw-Tite. All of the above trailer hitches have a 2" receiver tube opening with a vertical line pull rating of 9,000 lbs and a vertical load rating of 500 lbs. I have attached an installation video of the Curt Silverado hitch installed on a similar 2003 Chevy Silverado...
view full answer... - Front Mount Trailer Hitch for Using Plow on 1998 Chevy Silverado 4x4Adding a front mount hitch like the Curt # 31042 to your 1998 Chevy Silverado 4x4 is a very common way to utilize a plow. As long as your Meyers plow is designed to be used with a front mount hitch this is a great solution, but since it sounds like you're wanting to fabricate your plow I can't really say that it will be safe. The front mount hitch will fit your pickup and hold up just fine but I'd be concerned about the plow holding up since you'll be changing how it was designed to be...
view full answer... - Curt Front Hitch with Iron Cross Bumper & Suspension Upgrades.There are too many variables to determine if this Curt # 31042 hitch might work with your Iron 22-515-88 base bumper with bull bar, and your suspension upgrades. This hitch is designed to work with the stock bumper and come out just below the bumper. I have attached a picture of the mounting instructions which shows the connection points. From that you may be able to determine how this hitch might work for you.
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- Front Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 Chevy 4x4 1500 TruckThe most economically priced front mount hitch for your 1997 Chevy 1500 4x4 that we carry is the Draw-Tite Hitch # 65005. You will be able to retain your factory tow hooks with this hitch also. I attached a link to all of the winch plates we offer also.
view full answer... - Front Hitch Receiver and Winch Mount Plate for 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4The Curt Front Mount 2 Inch Hitch, part # 31042, that you have referenced, is the only front hitch I have that will fit your 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4. It has a line pull rating of 9,000 lbs, so if you use a winch with a 10,000-lb line pull rating you will be limited to the lower 9,000-lb rating of the hitch. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Curt hitch. To install the winch to the hitch you will need the Curt Electric Winch Mount Plate, part # C31010. This plate...
view full answer... - Front Mount Receiver Hitch for a 1999 GMC Sierra 3500The 1999 model year was a split year for Chevy/GMC trucks. Some where still the C/K series and some were the new Silverado/Sierra. If a model was a 1999 C/K series then Sierra was available as a trim option. Later that same year they turned all of the trucks into either Silverado or Sierra instead of having those as trim levels of the C/K series. The hitch you tried, # 65028, is designed to fit 1999 GMC Sierra 2500 LD (light duty) models only. As far as a 1999 Sierra 3500 there are no...
view full answer... - Which Front Mount Trailer Hitch for a 1999 Chevy Suburban has the Best Ground ClearanceI have included a picture. In the picture the top drawing is the Draw-Tite hitch # 65005. You can see how the receiver sits just below the bumper (and will stick through the optional lower fascia piece, if present). The bottom installed picture is from a customer who installed the Curt hitch # 31042. It is also below the bumper but appears to hang down lower than the Draw-Tite hitch. based on this the Draw-Tite hitch is going to provide better ground clearance.
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- Front Hitch Recommendation for a 2011 GMC Yukon SLTThe recommended front mount hitch for your 2011 GMC Yukon is the Curt Front Hitch # C31012. I attached installation instructions for this hitch for you to check out also. The # 31042 front hitch you referenced is designed to fit an older model Yukon and would not work for you.
view full answer... - Comparing the Curt and Draw-Tite Front Hitch for a 1996 Chevrolet K1500We currently have two front mount trailer hitch receivers for your 1996 Chevrolet K1500, the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65005 and the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31042. They both have a 9,000 lb line pull and 500 lb vertical load weight capacity. They also both install using three holes on each side. The main difference between them is that the Curt hitch hangs down more. This means it will be more visible but it also means that if you have...
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- Correct Front Mount Trailer Hitch for a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LSThe correct front mount trailer hitch for your 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 LS will be dependent on if you have a 2WD or 4WD model. If you have a 2WD then you will want to use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31043 but if you have a 4WD then you will want to use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31042. I prefer the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver over the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver because they are made in the USA as opposed...
view full answer... - Would Curt Front Hitch part # 31042 Fit a 1996 Chevy 3500HD Dump BedCab and chassis trucks will have a frame that measures 34 inches apart measured from outside to outside. If you don't have a cab and chassis truck the Curt hitch part # 31042 is going to work. It will not fit cab and chassis models though.
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