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  6. 350 lbs Vert Load
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Item # 31408
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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. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT front receiver hitch part number 31408 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2". Front Receiver Hitch reviews from real customers.
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CURT Front Receiver Hitch - 31408

  • Front Mount Hitch
  • Custom Fit Hitch
  • CURT
  • 9000 lbs Line Pull
  • 350 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: 350 lbs
  • Gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


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31408 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details 31408 Installation instructions

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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - 31408

Average Customer Rating:  4.5 out of 5 stars   (32 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.

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Have used it a few times last fall to carry a cooler and fishing rod cart on the beach. So far have not had to use as a recovery to get pulled out of sand or pull another vehicle with the tow strap loop attachment that I bought as an additional accessory. The top mount on the bumper was ideal since gives more clearance than below bumper mount when in the sand. Keeps the cart up high. The paint on the hitch is very nice.

Ernie J.

4/13/2020

Still in great shape use for Spring thru Fall fishing season only. Relocated the license plate to the side to avoid obstructed view or ticket. I will get a hitch mount bike rack soon. This would not block access to rear door and storage if bike hitch was mounted on rear hitch.



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The item was packaged poorly causing me to have to touch up prior to installation. Large box with no stuffing causing the item to rattle around. Probably got scratched on staples in the center of the box that served no purpose. The installation instruction were unclear and contained errors. There we multiple washers and you had to guess as to where to use them. Instructions showed bolts installed where there on holes



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1992 Jeep YJ

Great quality.
Easy installation
Hope
it doesn't sit to high from the ground for my snow plow application.



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2004 Jeep Wrangler

Great product, easy installation will be used to attach small snow plow to front of vehicle.



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2002 Jeep Wrangler

I have always had great service with etrailer in the past and the service was still great with this receiver however I rated it only 3 stars because of damaged paint on the product. Spoke with Josh in customer service and he credited $[XX] for a can of spray paint that I accepted rather than hassle with a return.



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I like product because of easy mounting. I plan to use it with a light weight snow plow. The price was very reasonable. I would definetely use etrailer again. Tank you.

Don

10/6/2014

i bought one also. havent installed yet. now i read that it wont work for plows because it is too high. what did you do to make it work?



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Perfect fit and easy Install, just had to trim plastic shield a little.



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Excellent product. With a little thought you can do wonders with this front hitch mount. Everyone loves it cause the winch can be removed and only tugged around when you find a deep mud hole to get stuck in.
eTrailers shipped it fast and had it for the right price for someone on a retired budget. Will buy from you when I need other products of toys for my off roading pleasure.



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Jeep Wrangler

Well made product. My front hitch for my Wrangler is excellent for a winch mount & also works super for trailer placement.



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2004 Jeep TJ

As advertised. Easy install.
Great
Service & Delivery.
Next Time I Need A Hitch Or Part - ETRAILER.COM Will Be My First And Only Stop !
You Can't Go Wrong With Thier Service ....



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2001 Jeep Wrangler

Great product. Great customer service from etrailer. Quick installation for winch plate and for parking trailers.??



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2003 Jeep Wrangler

received product, everything needed was in package, good instructions for where each item would be needed, after laying out required tools total installation took approx. 15 minutes.
product was exactly as described and fit perfectly.



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Product as described, fit perfect, looks great, great support of shipping an tracking of product. Thank you, will be doing business again.



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Always top notch products and service from etrailer.com. Great installation tips and videos.



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Great product, good prices. I especially like your detail pictures, in depth installation info and reviews. Thanks, for all of the products and your people.



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Quick delivery - all the hardware - clear instructions - 1-hour installation



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Fast service. Received early. Price was great. If I need anything else, they will be the first I will call. Five star service.
Thank You.



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2004 Jeep Rubicon

not the right fir for 2004 jeep rubicon as described needs cut and re drilled to match



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Great product. Shipping was fast and installation was a breeze. No complaints at all.



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the part fit exactly and took 15 minutes to install. Thanks!

Steven W.

6/2/2022

works as designed. fits model and hardware included works great for installation



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1994 Jeep Wrangler

Awesome hitch. Took 15 minutes to install no issues easy as pie.



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Great Quality, Sturdy, Fit as described.



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2006 Jeep Wrangler



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1997 Jeep Wrangler

Very happy with this product.



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See what our Experts say about this CURT Front Receiver Hitch

  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch that Mounts Under the Bumper on a 1998 Jeep Wrangler
    We do have a front mount trailer hitch receiver that fits UNDER the bumper on a 1998 Jeep Wrangler. Take a look at Curt hitch # C31028. I have also linked the instructions to the right showing what it looks like installed. A lot of people look for the exact opposite: they want the receiver higher for ground clearance issues. But if you need it below the bumper then # C31028 is the receiver for you.
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  • Will Curt Front Mount Hitch 31408 Interfere With Stock Bumper Blocks on a 1999 Jeep TJ
    Front mounted hitch # 31408 should not interfere with the rubber bumper blocks on your 1999 Jeep TJ, as the hitch is installing directly to pre-existing holes in the vehicle frame. The hitch also sits above the bumper and frame rails for better clearance. You can, however, check to make sure that the bumper blocks are out of the way and are not going interfere with the installation. The hitch mounting holes are going to be in line with the frame rails on either side, and the hitch sits...
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  • Replacement Hardware Kit for Curt Front Hitch # 31408
    We do sell replacement hardware for all of the hitches we offer including the # 31408 with the part # RHK which comes with everything you'd need.
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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch that Mounts Under the Bumper for a 2002 Jeep Wrangler
    We do offer a front mount receiver that is designed to fit below the bumper on a 2002 Jeep Wrangler. Take a look at CURT Front Mount Receiver, # C31028. I have included a link to the installation instructions. As you will see in the instructions, this hitch fits below the bumper and attaches to the vehicle frame. Even though there is some drilling required for installation, you will not need to remove anything mounted on top of the bumper.
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  • Dimensions of Curt Front Hitch 31408
    I attached a picture that has the most relevant dimensions of the Curt # 31408. The length of the main crosstube as well as the distance between the mounting holes. The vertical height would be just a little over 2-1/2 inches. Our hitch manufacturers generally don't like to give out schematics for copyright right reasons but if you have a more specific dimension you are looking for I can get that for you.
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  • Detail K2 Snow Plow Receommendation for 1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ
    The Storm II plow you'd looked at, part # K2STOR8422 doesn't mount using a hitch, it mounts directly to the frame of the vehicle using the # K284115 (sold separately) bracket kit, so you wouldn't need a front hitch. Actually, this would be a better alternative for you than the hitch mounted plow, as the 23 inch height of the # 31408 receiver would indeed be too tall, as K2 recommends a maximum hitch height of 20 inches. If you tried to go with a hitch mounted plow, your blade would sit...
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  • Does the Front Mount Trailer Hitch Install Above or Below the Front Bumper on a 2004 Jeep Wrangler
    The CURT Front Hitch, # 31408, attaches to the top of the front bumper on your 2004 Jeep Wrangler. I have included a link to installation instructions and a photo of a similar hitch in the same mounting location for you. The front mount hitch makes a great attachment point for a winch mounting plate or tow hook loop, see links.
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  • Where do Front Hitches for 1992 Jeep Wrangler Install Relative to Bumper
    The only front hitch options we have for your 1992 Jeep Wrangler YJ install above the front bumper like the part # 31408.
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  • Front Hitch for 2004 Jeep Wrangler that Installs Under Front Bumper
    For your 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ we have a front hitch that's designed to fit underneath the front bumper with the Curt # C31028 which would be your best option, but there isn't a way to mount a # 31408 on top of the bumper that you have.
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  • Does Bumper have to be Removed to Install Front Mount Trailer Hitch on 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
    If your 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a C-channel bumper and not a tube style bumper then front mount trailer hitch # 31408 will fit. To install this hitch you will not need to remove the vehicle bumper. There is a plastic shield between the bumper and grille that will have to come off but it does get reinstalled. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. Basically, the hitch attaches to the top of the C-channel bumper.
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  • Dimensions of Curt Front Mount Hitch Receiver Part # 31408
    I went out the warehouse and took the measurements you asked about on the Curt Front Mount Hitch, part # 31408. I've attached a diagram showing them. The inside distance between the mounting plates is about 27-1/2 inches. Between the 2 sets of bolt holes towards the rear of the hitch (The end that would be facing the rear of the Jeep) are both about 30-7/8 inches center to center. The slotted holes are different sizes but they're basically in line with each other. The third set of...
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  • Difference in Above Bumper and Below Bumper Front Receiver Hitch for 2004 Jeep Wrangler
    I would recommend to first check with the manufacturer of the hitch mount deer feeder to see if they recommend an above bumper hitch or a below bumper hitch on the front of your 2004 Jeep Wrangler. Depending on the style of the deer feeder you have you might need to have clearance from the bumper, so an above bumper hitch might work better for that application. The installation of the above bumper hitch like Curt Front Hitch, part # 31408, on your 2004 Jeep Wrangler, is listed as a 30...
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  • Snow Plow Compatibility with 1991 Jeep YJ Wrangler
    Both the Curt # 31408 and Draw-Tite # 65048 mount to the top of the bumper as you referenced. I believe you are correct that the hitch mounted snow plow won't work with these, because both SnowBear and Detail K2 snow plows we carry all use custom brackets versus a front hitch for your vehicle. I've linked the page to the snow plows compatible with your vehicle and all the SnowBear plows use the Custom Mounting Bracket Kit for SnowBear Hydraulic and Winter Wolf Snowplows # SB397-024.
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  • Dimensions Of Curt 31408, Draw-Tite 65080, and Draw-Tite 64079 Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receivers
    I had our warehouse measure each of the front mount trailer hitch receivers you mentioned, and the dimensions are as follows. The Curt # 31408 measures 32-3/4" long x 8-3/4" wide, the Draw-Tite # 65080 measures 36-3/4" long x 10-3/4" wide, and the Draw-Tite # 65079 measures 31-3/4" long x 9-1/2" wide, which you can see in the included diagrams. Each of these options will require fabrication as you know, since none of them are confirmed to fit your 2002 Kia Sportage 4x4. I recommend checking...
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  • Can the Loops on the Curt Front Mount Hitch Part # 31408 Be Used for Vehicle Recovery
    The loops that are attached to the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31408 can be used for vehicle recovery according to my contact at Curt. However, if you will be pulling anything toward the 9,000 lb line pull capacity of the hitch then I recommend using a tow strap mount that attaches to the receiver tube opening like part # TR63046. I have attached a review video of the tow strap mount in use for you as well.
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  • Recommended Front Hitch for a 1995 Jeep YJ
    I have a solution for your Jeep YJ but it isn't the Curt front hitch # C31028 you were looking at. I don't show that as being a fit for your model. I would instead recommend the Draw-Tite # 65048 front mount hitch for your 1995 Jeep YJ. The Draw-Tite hitch will have a 2 inch receiver and 300lbs of vert pull and 9,000lbs of line pull. This will install on top of your bumper, I've linked the instructions to this page for your convenience. There is a Curt branded front hitch # 31408 for...
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  • Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2006 Ford F-150 and 2006 Jeep Wrangler
    We do have front-mounted trailer hitch receivers that are a fit for both your 2006 Ford F-150 and your 2006 Jeep Wrangler, and let's start with the Wrangler. For that the best option because it is a no-drill install, is the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31408. The only thing to note with this hitch is that it does NOT fit Wranglers with the tube-style bumper; if you have this style of bumper you will need the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31028. Then for your...
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  • Towing and Tongue Weight Capacity of Curt Front Mounted Receiver Part 31408 for 2000 Jeep Wrangler
    The Curt Front Mount Receiver, part # 31408 has a 3500 lb towing capacity, a 350 lb tongue weight capacity and can handle 9000 lb line pull when used with a winch. The receiver has plenty of capacity for handling the SnowSBear Plow. I will include a link to the Receiver installation instructions as well as a product description video for the SnowSport Plow. You can find these links below.
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  • Front Hitch Recommendation for a 1997 Jeep Wrangler SE
    As long as your 1997 Jeep Wrangler is a 1997 model Wrangler yes, the Curt Front Hitch part # 31408 would be the correct hitch for you.
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  • Front Hitch Recommendations for Above and Below Bumper for Jeep Wrangler 2000
    The Curt Front Hitch part # 31408 that you referenced installs above the bumper, if you wanted a front mount hitch that would install below the bumper you would want the Front Hitch part # C31028.
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  • Which Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Fits A 1995 Jeep Wrangler?
    I have another option for you, but the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31028 you were looking at is only confirmed to fit the 1997-2003 Jeep Wrangler and will not fit your 1995 Jeep Wrangler. Instead I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31408 which is confirmed to fit your 1995 Jeep Wrangler and will give you the 2" receiver you need to carry your surf pole holder or cooler. You will need to make sure you do not exceed the 350lb vertical...
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