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

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

Item # C31017
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Front Receiver Hitch
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2003 Dodge Ram Pickup

2500 and 3500

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2003 Dodge Ram Pickup - Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

  • 350 lbs Vert Load
  • Front Mount Hitch
  • CURT
  • 9000 lbs Line Pull
  • Custom Fit Hitch
  • Square Tube
  • 2 Inch Hitch

Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your Dodge Ram Pickup 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 protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Assembled in the 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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31017 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C31017 Installation instructions

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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - C31017

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (20 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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For my 2005 Ram 2500 4WD. This product is well made and I am looking forward to using it for a winch that can go on the front or rear of my truck and may get carrying racks, etc. I believe the product I received was damaged in shipping. The span between the flanges that bolt to the sides of the truck frame was about an inch narrower than the distance to the outsides of the truck frame where the hitch fastens to the vehicle. One of the flanges was badly out of square. I widened the gap by placing the flange in a vise and pulling on the end of the hitch till it was closer to square. Then I used a large crescent wrench to tweak both sides till the dang thing would go on. Then I still had to use a pretty big hammer to wack it into place. Also, this installation was very difficult for me to do alone on the ground. A buddy and a lift would have made this much easier. The included fish wires were super effective and high quality; once the bolts are in place just thread the wire through the mounting holes in the hitch as you lift it into place. Went much easier than I expected. Instructions say use a hole saw, I used a step drill bit and that worked well, except for the small burns I got from hot chips raining down



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Ram 2500

My particular model of vehicle (03 Dodge 2500 pickup) was a very easy install. I am very happy with the Curt Front Hitch. Now I can easily mount my winch, bicycle rack and a cargo hitch to the front of my truck.



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2007 DodgeRam Pickup

The hitch is very well made and arrive in 2 days! Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Very satisfied with my purchase.



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DodgeRam Pickup

Quality product that is low profile and fits the truck nicely. On my '03 Dodge Ram 2500, I was able to retain my Banks Ram Air intake that mounts below it!



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Awsome product. We needed it to maneuver our trailer into a very tight space alongside our garage. It does the trick ever time.



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Great hitch. Did take longer than expected to install but not a big problem. The hitch fits well on my truck.



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Great unit. Well made and fit nicely.
Only
reason it did not get 5 stars is the instructions are a bit vague. Be prepared to spend some time drilling larger than expected holes to get the bolts in place.
Nice piece at a very fair price overall.



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2004 DodgeRam Pickup

Excellent customer service and consistent followup provided me with the perfect product and support. Thanks etrailer team.



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the hitch looked great but i ordered the wrong one and had to send it back



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Seems like a quality product, however, did have to dill a few holes to make this work.

Etrailer Expert

Victoria B.

12/30/2019

All front mount hitches for this generation Dodge Ram require some holes to be drilled in the frame for installation. Ive linked this hitchs installation instructions here for more information.



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Good fit, not to bad of a install. Have to remove bumper.
Holds my winch very nicely.



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2005 DodgeRam Pickup

The hitch when on good i Haven't used it yet but looks like it will work good.



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best customer service on the planet, bar none.
only sell first rate products which assures highest value for my buck



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great , the best ever , have told my fishing buddys



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2006 DodgeRam Pickup

good looking product easy install



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Excellent delivery time. Arrived undama ged



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See what our Experts say about this CURT Front Receiver Hitch

  • Differences Between Curt C31017 and Draw-Tite 65046 on 2007 Dodge Ram Truck
    There's a few differences. • The Curt # C31017 is manufactured in the US, while the Draw-Tite # 65046 is manufactured in Mexico. • When installed, the Curt hitch will sit higher on the vehicle for more ground clearance. The underside of the receiver tube will sit even with the bottom of the fascia under the bumper. The fascia will need to be notched so the receiver can pass through it. Unless you're planning on carrying something very heavy on the front of the truck like a generator...
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  • Comparing Curt & Draw-Tite Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receivers For a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500
    The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65046 and Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 that fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 are very similar in the mounting location. The main difference that I see is where the cross tube and receiver come together. The cross tube on the Curt is cut and the receiver passes through it. While the Draw-Tite receiver is welded to the bottom of the cross tube. Not having that cut in the cross tube will make it stronger which is why I would...
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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Confirmed To Fit a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie
    The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 will not fit on the Laramie trim level of your 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 due to the lower fascia on the front bumper. Instead you will need the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65046 which you can see positions the receiver lower and will clear the fascia. I recommend adding the Draw-Tite QSP Trailer Hitch Silencer and Cover # 63080 when you install the receiver. This will reduce the whistle that is often experienced when driving...
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  • Distance from Top of Crosstube to Top of Side Bracket for the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch C31017
    I went out to the warehouse and found that the dimension you are asking for on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 is about 1-5/8". Attached is a diagram for you to check out.
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  • Front Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
    The recommended front hitch for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 is the Curt Hitch # C31017. It has never been tested with the Banks Super Scoop so it would be hard for me to say for certain. The best option I could recommend for you would be to check out the installation instructions I attached to the right and compare them to how the Super Scoop installs to see if they would be compatible.
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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab
    We do have a couple of possible options for front mount hitches for your 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab. You can use # 65046. There is some minor drilling required, see instructions, but you will likely not have to do any trimming. I have included a link to the instructions to the right. I have also linked a video showing installation. The other option is # C31017. It will NOT fit Laramie models though. The same drilling and possible trimming applies to this hitch as well since it installs...
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  • Location of Curt Front Hitch Receiver For Fitment on a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
    I've answered a similar question on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 in the past. In that question they wanted to know the distance from the frame of the vehicle to the top of the crosstube which I found to be 1-5/8" (see attached). Since this is a 2" receiver we just need to add 1" to that total (making it 2-5/8") to determine where the center of the hitch receiver will be located in regards to your truck frame.
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  • Which Front Mount Receiver for 2007 Ram 3500 Will Not Require Bumper Fascia Trimming
    Your perception is correct. The Curt # C31017 would install so that the top of the receiver tube sits about 1.63 inches (about 1-5/8) below the underside of the frame member of the truck. This means that if your truck has the rubber or plastic fascia, you'll need to notch it. This hitch is NOT compatible with Laramie models. The same dimension for the Draw-Tite # 65046 is 4-1/2 inches, which should place the top of the receiver tube against the underside of the fascia under the bumper,...
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  • Front Mounted Receiver Location When Installed on 2004 Dodge Ram 3500
    The Draw-Tite # 65046 front mounted receiver will fit the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500. When the hitch is installed, the receiver tube will butt up against the underside of the front bumper fascia, a few inches below the license plate, as you'll see in the photo I provided. The Curt # C31017 would sit about 2 inches higher, meaning you'd need to notch the bumper fascia, but you'd still be well under the license plate. I've linked you to installation instructions for both hitches, as well as video...
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  • Front Hitch Recommendation for 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 for Best Ground Clearance
    The best ground clearance front hitch we offer for your 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 is the Curt # C31017 which installs through the front air dam which means it doesn't take away any ground clearance. We don't have one that installs up higher than this though.
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  • Total Drop of Curt Front Mounted Receiver # C31017
    I contacted my Curt Manufacturing rep, who tells me the total drop of their # C31017 is 4-1/4 inches. The drop is the distance from the top surface of the mounting flange that would sit flat against the underside of the frame members to the lowest point of the receiver tube. So, if you'd measure downward from the underside of your frame member by 4-1/4 inches, you'll have a very good idea of where the lowest point of the hitch would sit. I've edited a photo that shows this distance. Hitch...
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  • Does Curt Hitch # C31017 Require Moving License Plate Bracket of 2008 Ram 2500 4x4
    If you check out the picture I attached you can see that when the front hitch part # C31017 is installed it hangs low enough that it would not interfere with your license plate.
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  • Where is Curt Front Mount Hitch # C31017 Manufactured
    The Curt Front Mount Hitch, part # C31017, for your 2007 Dodge Ram is made in the USA.
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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500
    Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" Item # C31017 will fit tighter under the front bumper of your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 compared to other options so for ground clearance I recommend going with it. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you want more than 350 pounds capacity though the only other option is Draw-Tite hitch # 65046 rated at 500 pounds vertical load. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
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  • How Far Down Does a Front Trailer Hitch Hang for Ground Clearance on a 2006 Dodge Ram
    Once installed the Draw-Tite front hitch # 65046 will have the receiver just about directly under the front bumper. Measure down from the front bumper 2-1/2 inches on your 2006 Dodge Ram and that will be the approximate location of the lowest part of the hitch (which is the bottom of the receiver). The Curt front mount hitch # C31017 will have the receiver slightly higher but still under the front bumper so it would be roughly the same. I have linked the isntallation instructions for both...
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  • Can a Curt Front Hitch Replace a Draw Tite on a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
    The hole dimensions between the two hitches are very similar but not exactly that same. The difference between where the holes would be drilled on either hitch will be different by .11 of an inch. I confirmed this with my contacts at both Curt and Draw Tite. From the center of the vertical bracket hole back to the center of the horizontal hole on the Curt measures 5.64 inches and on the Draw Tite it measures 5.75 inches. Basically it will work but you potentially will have to enlarge...
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  • Does Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Sit Higher than Draw-Tite on a 2004 Dodge Ram 4x4
    Yes, that is correct. The Curt front mount hitch # C31017 for your 2004 Dodge Ram (2500/3500 excluding 3500 Laramie) sits about 2-7/8 inches higher than the Draw-Tite model # 65046.
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  • Front Mounted Hitch Receiver for 2007 Dodge Ram 2500
    For your 2007 Ram 3/4 ton, I'd recommend the Curt # C31017 which would mount to the underside of the frame members and would have the receiver tube sitting directly under the front bumper. I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite who confirms that their # 65063 is a fit for the 2010-2015 Ram 2500 only, and wouldn't be a fit for your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. If you refer to the photo I've edited for you, you can see the hole spacing of the 65063
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  • Front Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram Power Wagon
    Yes, the Curt front hitch part # C31017 that you referenced will fit your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon. We checked with Curt and the only version of the 2005 Ram 2500 or 3500 that this hitch won't fit is the 3500 Laramie.
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  • Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit on 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
    There is a front-mounted trailer hitch receiver that fits a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, though the correct one will simply depend on the cab that you have and the model. I will list out the fits so you can find exactly what you need for your truck. - 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab: Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 - 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab and Regular Cab (excluding Sport models): Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31320 I have added links below to the installation...
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  • Will Installation of Curt C31017 Front Hitch Require Moving Tow Hooks
    I spoke with my contact at Curt and he said you do not have to remove the tow hooks on your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 when you install Curt front mounted hitch # C31017. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this front mounted hitch for you to check out.
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  • Why Does Curt Exclude the Front Mount Hitch # C31017 For a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie
    I spoke with my technical contact at Curt referencing the front hitch # C31017 and he gave me the following reasons why Curt states that this hitch will not fit your 2005 Dodge 3500 Laramie. The manufacturing of the 3500 Laramie is physically slightly different than the other Dodge Ram trucks with reference to how aftermarket products can mount. With this difference the Laramie does not have a standard fit for some aftermarket products. Because the Laramie has a completely different bumper,...
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  • How Low Does the Draw-Tite Front Hitch 65046 Sit On a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500
    The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65046 is designed to sit flush with the underside of the lower bumper fascia skirt on a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. I have attached a photo which shows this. It sits as close to the underside of the bumper as possible without trimming. If you're looking for an option that does not sit as low as the above, we do offer others such as the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31017 but this requires trimming of the bumper fascia skirt.
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  • Does Front Bumper have to be Removed to Install Front Hitch on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500
    The front bumper on your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 does NOT have to be removed to install Curt front receiver # C31017. I am sure that you can perform this installation. To see the steps you can look at the instructions I have linked for you.
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