Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Item # 31540
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CURT Front Receiver Hitch - 31540
- 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.
31540 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2004 - 2005 Ford Explorer
- 2002 - 2003 Ford Explorer 4-Door
Customer Reviews
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - 31540
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (11 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: D hansen09/24/2017
2005 Ford Explorer
Worked out great.. A little trimming on the facial of the bumper.. The fish line awesome little tool...
Thanks
by: yepper03/14/2017
2004 Ford Explorer
as always, this would be like the 10th time I got hitches from Etrailer.com, outstanding products with all parts needed and clear i structions online as well on paper
by: Roy B09/20/2012
2005 Ford Explorer
I have a 2005 Ford Explorer and this hitch fit well. There are three holes on each side of the hitch. The front two matched perfectly to holes existing on the frame of the Explorer. I had to drill into the frame for the third hitch hole but it was not too difficult. The hitch comes with a fishing tool to get the bolts where they need to go in the frame but it works pretty slick. Much easier than some fishing I've had to do with electrical work. I am not a mechanic but do handyman jobs around the house and was able to install this hitch by myself in 1.5 hrs. After placing the two front bolts, I propped the hitch up on boarts to where the bolts came through the hitch holes then screwd on the nuts to bring the hitch up & into place. For the third bolt, I drilled with hitch in place then put the bolts in the third hole.
by: David 10/14/2021
2004 Ford Explorer
I couldn't find this hitch anywhere and the plow was on the way! Someone mentioned e-trailer and, Bingo! Great price and fast shipping. It's on the truck. Thanks.
by: Mike 08/20/2021
Well made product that was fairly easy to install. Will use it to haul chairs and tent for cookout this weekend and fishing gear to beach soon!
by: Eric 05/26/2021
2005 Ford Explorer
Haven’t even had time to open the box it came in! But shipped in record time and the service and price are excellent! Will let you know after I install it, with the step by step guide won’t have any problems. This is the place to buy from!
by: Sam 09/12/2022
2004 Ford Explorer
This was an EXACT fit on a 2004 explorer 4dr 4x4 . Thanks !
by: James10/24/2021
Hitch very easy to install
by: Phil H.03/07/2011
Excellent product, delivery, and price. I will do business with you in the future. I highly recommend your products.
by: John 02/25/2021
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by: Thomas 09/22/2021
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See what our Experts say about this CURT Front Receiver Hitch
- Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2012 Toyota FJ CruiserWe carry a front mount trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver that will fit your 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. You can use Curt front mount receiver # 31367. I have included links to the instructions and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you. When used with a winch the hitch is rated for a line pull up to 9,000 pounds, gross trailer weight up to 3,500 pounds, and vertical load up to 350 pounds.
view full answer... - Length Between Mounting Brackets on Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # 31540The length from the inside of one mounting bracket to the other is 27" on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31540. Distance from mounting holes center to center is 30" and the mounting plate thickness is 5/16". Refer to the diagram attached below. This hitch is designed to fit 2004 - 2005 Ford Explorers and 2002 - 2003 Ford 4-Door Explorers. If you have a different vehicle, let me know and I can find a hitch that is confirmed to fit your vehicle.
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- Front Hitches for 2003 Ford ExplorerIf you are referring to the draw bars (also called arms) for a set of flat towing base plates that are installed on your 2003 Ford Explorer we do offer these. If you are referring to factory tow hooks these we do not offer and you will need to obtain them from Ford. The replacement draw bars/arms for base plates will be specific to the brand and model of base plate. All such base plates we offer for the vehicle are shown on the linked page. If you mean a front-mounted hitch we do have...
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- Can Front Mounted Hitch Receiver on 2003 Ford Explorer Be Used as a Tow Bar?The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31540 is a fit for your 2003 Ford Explorer 4-door , but it is not a way to safely tow your vehicle. You will need to use a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 474-1 for example. I've linked the page to all your options to assist but a front mounted receiver can't be used in conjunction with a base plate.
view full answer... - Front Hitch Fit for a 2003 Ford Explorer with Tow HooksFor your 2003 Ford Explorer 4-door none of the front hitches we offer require the removal of tow hooks prior to installation. The Curt hitch part # 31540 has been confirmed as a fit and would work well for you. There will be some drilling for installation of this hitch but as far as most hitches go this will install pretty easily.
view full answer... - Front Mounted Hitch and Cargo Carrier Compatible with 2000 Ford ExplorerFor your 2000 Ford Explorer the CURT Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # C31051 is the only fit. I don't recommend using the # 31540 as it isn't a direct fit so the tongue weight rating and everything else will be altered even if you can "make it fit". It will not fit the frame as there was a new generation with different frame chassis introduced in 2002. The best I can offer is the # C31051 and then use a cargo carrier with a raised shank like the 23x60 Curt Cargo...
view full answer... - Replacement Hitch for a 2005 Ford Explorer No, there are not. The aftermarket hitches, like the etrailer item # e55KR, all mount below the original location of the factory hitch on your 2005 Ford Explorer XLT. I have attached a picture below to show you what it will look like once installed. I saw you were looking at a front hitch. The only one that fits the 2005 Explorers is the Curt item # 31540. It sticks out right below the license plate.
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- Will Curt Hitch 31540 Fit 2002 Ford ExplorerThe Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31540 will fit the 4-door models of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. This custom hitch includes all required mounting hardware. I have linked the installation instructions for you to check out.
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