Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Item # C87FR
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CURT Front Receiver Hitch - C87FR
- 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 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
- 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 the 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
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31090 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2019 - 2024 Ram 1500 with factory tow hooks
- 2019 - 2024 Ram 1500 without factory tow hooks
- 2019 - 2024 Ram 1500 Classic with factory tow hooks
- 2019 - 2024 Ram 1500 Classic without factory tow hooks
Customer Satisfaction Score:
90% were satisfied with this product
10% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Defective
- Arrived Damaged
Customer Reviews
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - C87FR
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (26 Customer Reviews)
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.by: Eric02/25/2021
This took a lot longer than I thought it would (about 3 hrs), mainly for figuring out how to get the right tool into the right place, but it turned out really good and will be great to put a bike rack on the front while towing our trailer in the rear. I was also able to re-install the tow hooks as well as part of the installation. You will definitely have to reach way back up in there to install and get ahold of a hitch pin any time you use it, but it looks really clean and you can't really even tell it is there when the license plate is on (you have to remove license plate any time you want to use it). I highly recommend using a floor jack to prop the hitch up into place so you can maneuver it around the air dam a bit more easily and line it up with the holes. The instructions could have used some better pictures of actually how to get it up into place. I had to get it in by just barely fitting it in front of the air dam and then jacking it up and around it. End product though looks really good.
Comments
I gave up trying to install the front hitch on my 2020 Ram. ped the truck Off at local shop. Figured with a lift and a couple of guys it would be a slam dunk. Surprised when I picked up the truck the guys said it was a very difficult installation. Took 3 guys to get the hitch in place and install with the provided hardware. I was not present during this part of the install but I know and trust these mechanics and have used them for many years. I installed a similar hitch on my previous truck- a 2004 Tundra. I was able to do that one by myself. My advice to anyone planning to install a front hitch on a Ram 2020 to seriously consider use of a lift and skilled mechanics.
-- comment by: Tim V - 08/04/2022by: Frederick 10/24/2022
Dodge Ram Pickup
Pretty easy install on a 2022 Ram 1500. You do have to relocate the front tag, but if you have the skill to install the hitch, moving the tag should be no big deal.
Comments
by: Charles06/18/2020
The product and insulation are straightforward. It took approximately 1 1/2 hours to install. More time was spent cutting the shroud as the instructions gave a measurement which was too small.
California requires front license plates which covers the hitch, license plate needs to be removed to install hitch but does the job what time!
by: Boswell11/18/2021
Took some careful cutting of the air dam (or whatever it's called) but it's proven invaluable. Don't leave home without it, if you want to snake a trailer into someplace you wouldn't ordinarily snake a trailer.
Comments
The older I get the more useful this is. Any old man will understand.
Boswell - 11/19/2022by: William08/09/2023
This is not as easy as the instructions make it seem.
There are a many nuts that you need to remove to get the facia out of the way. There are also a number of clips and brackets that need to be removed.
The biggest issue I have is the carriage bolts for the vertical mounts aren’t long enough. They barely get purchase on the bolt.
At the end I of the day it’s installed and I’m only using it for a bike rack. If I was doing anything heavy duty I’d replace the Carrige bolts with longer ones.
by: Dusty09/16/2020
2019 Ram 1500
Etrailer shipped product faster than they said, but when got home and package was busted on two ends. Scuff marks on receiver part of hitch and another side. No problem really little paint before I put it on cause using it on the beach. Will never see.
by: Mario 01/09/2022
It was very easy to install I'm a DIYer so I only have ramps and a mechanics dolly but I was able to get it done. The online instructions were very helpful, they gave me a clue as to what to expect installation wise. I ordered from etrailer in the past and the item arrived quickly. I would definitely use them again.
by: Ron 04/23/2021
2019 Dodge Ram Pickup
Perfect fit and very easy to install. On my truck 2019 1/2 ton Ram 4x4 you have to look very close to see it has a front hitch.
Comments
One year later the product is working great.
Ron - 04/24/2022by: Carl 03/15/2021
It was a perfect fit. I only gave it 4 stars because the instructions could have been better.
The instructions for the 2 bolts that go in from the front could have been better. I saw that if you take out the 2 covers where the tow hooks go through the front, you can get to those 2 front bolts very easily. Nowhere in the instructions does it tell you that.
by: Shannon 11/16/2020
Following the completion of my order I received a shipment notification early the next day. I received the trailer hitch receiver the 2 days after placing my order. The hitch was complete and installation instruction were provided. Installation took about 2 hours. I recommend purchasing from etrailer.com.
by: David03/05/2022
The brand of product is just that but the difference is in the retailer. etrailer has always been helpful with great pricing.
by: Carl04/14/2021
easy no drill installation. perfect fit.
Should have two people to install because of the weight, but one person can do it if you have a jack to put in place.
Everything went smoothly. Also quick delivery which was nice and well packaged so no damage.
by: Catherine 09/18/2022
all parts fit without any trouble
by: Elizabeth 04/13/2021
by: Mario 07/06/2022
Easy install just getting too old about 3.5 hours look good
by: Steven 09/14/2020
Easy to order, easy to install, good price and it showed up quick.
by: Thomas02/20/2023
2021 Ram 1500
by: Richard 08/14/2022
by: Blair 04/03/2024
2019 Ram 1500
by: Stef08/22/2020
Fast and what I needed
by: James12/20/2022
by: Doug 12/09/2022
by: Karen 12/15/2022
by: Guy 08/12/2022
2020 Ram 1500
by: Eric09/14/2022
2021 Ram 1500
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- Is there a Front Hitch for a 2024 Ram 1500?Yes, there is! To add a front hitch to your 2024 Ram 1500 you will want the Curt item # C87FR. This front hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ram with included hardware. It fits the Rams with or without tow hooks. Please note that this front mount hitch will not work with the Rebel or diesel engine models.
view full answer... - Recommended Front Mount Hitch For 2020 Ram 1500 Lone StarYes, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C87FR is a great option for a front mount hitch on the 2020 Ram 1500 Lone Star. It is rated for a line pull of 9,000 lbs (winch) and vertical load of 500 lbs (tongue weight). I have attached the installation instructions for your reference.
view full answer... - What is the Weight on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" part # C87FRThe weight on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" part # C87FR is just under 50 Lbs. This is also confirmed to fit your 202 Ram 1500.
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view full answer... - Why Do Tow Hooks Need To Be Removed In Order To Install A Front-Mounted Trailer Hitch Hey Bob, Front mounted hitches, like the Curt # C87FR are going to mount in the same location on the frame rail as the tow hooks so they'll need to be removed in order to install the trailer hitch.
view full answer... - Front Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Ram 1500 for Bike Rack and Cargo CarrierThe only front hitch currently (May 2022) available for your 2020 Ram 1500 is the Curt # C87FR. This does require you to remove that front fascia air dam under the front bumper but you will need to make a cutout for the hitch receiver to fit through and then you'll reinstall it. This is pretty normal for pickup trucks and front receivers. Half the time you can install it without modifications and then the other half you do have to do light or heavy modifications.
view full answer... - Front Mount Trailer Hitch For A 2020 RAM 1500 Limited With Speed Activated Automatic Air DamYes, per Curt The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C87FR is confirmed to fit your 2020 RAM 1500 Limited with speed speed activated air dam factory hooks and e-torque engine. The front mount hitch has an easy, bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coat finish over steel that resists corrosion. The hitch has a line pull of 9,000 pounds and has a vertical load up to 500 pounds.
view full answer... - Curt vs. Draw-Tite Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2021 Ram 1500
I would be happy to answer that question for you. The main difference between the Curt Front Hitch Receiver item # C87FR and the Draw-Tite Front Hitch Receiver Item # 65081 is the difficulty in installation. The Curt is way easier to install. You have to remove the front air dam and splitter to install the Draw-Tite. They both have identical capacities with a 9,000 lbs line pull and a 500 lbs vertical load limit. Since the capacities are the same I recommend the Curt item # C87FR based...
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- Front Mounted Hitch for a 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock Model I just spoke with my rep at Curt and confirmed that their Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C87FR does fit the Warlock model of your 2021 Ram 1500 Classic. This is going to be the best and only option available for your model of truck. I have linked the installation instructions below.
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- Does Curt Front Hitch fit 2019 Ram 1500 with a Speed Deployed Air DamI double checked with Curt and the only versions of the 2019 Ram 1500 the Curt front hitch part # C87FR does NOT fit is the Rebel or Diesel engine models. So, if you don't have a Rebel this would work. The retractable air dam you mentioned would be behind the fascia this hitch fits through so it would not be an issue.
view full answer... - 2021 Ram 1500 Front Hitch for Diesel ModelsWe do have a front hitch that fits your 2021 Ram 1500 with the EcoDiesel engine with the Draw Tite part # 65081. The Curt you mentioned does not fit the diesel models.
view full answer... - Can the Tow Hooks Be Removed To Install a Front Mount Trailer Hitch On a 2020 Ram 1500The only front mount trailer hitch available for a 2020 Ram 1500 with the factory tow hooks is the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C87FR. That said, you will need to remove the factory tow hooks in order to install the trailer hitch which I confirmed with Curt for you. The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65081 will not fit even with the factory tow hooks removed.
view full answer... - Does Curt Front Hitch # C87FR Fit 2021 Ram 1500 with Tow HooksYes, the Curt front hitch part # C87FR that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2021 Ram 1500 with factory tow hooks. The tow hooks of the truck do need to be removed to install this hitch though which is the case for all front hitches that fit your vehicle.
view full answer... - How To Mount SnowBear Snow Plow on a 2022 Ram 1500I do have an option for you but the only snowplow mount options for a 2022 Ram 1500 are hitch mounted therefore you will need a front mount trailer hitch, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C87FR is what I recommend. If you have a two point mounted snowplow you'll need to convert to hitch mount using the Retrofit Kit for SnowBear Winter Wolf Snowplows part # SB324-120.
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch Recommendation for a 2019 Ram 1500 New Body StyleFor your 2019 Ram 1500 with the New Body Style I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C87FR because it features a hidden crosstube for a clean looking install. I was actually speaking with Curt about this fitting with tow hooks the other day and they said that the pickup cannot have tow hooks. If it does have tow hooks then they need to be removed. Attached is a photo of what this front mount hitch looks like installed as well as the installation instructions for you...
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view full answer... - What Does the Curt Front Hitch # C87FR Look Like Once Installed?Yes! I can definitely provide you with a photo of how the Curt Front Hitch # C87FR looks when installed on a compatible Ram model. Please see the attached picture for your convenience. The truck in the picture is a 2020 model. The great thing about the Curt front hitch is that it has invisible crosstubes that makes for a more factory look without any visible bulky components.
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view full answer... - Is the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatible With Automatic Air Dam on 2021 Ram 1500The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C87FR will not interfere with the automatic air dam on your 2021 Ram 1500. See the attached photo which shows the hitch installed on a Ram 1500 like yours. The automatic air dam can be seen in the lower left hand corner of the picture.
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- Recommended Front Hitch for a 2024 Ram 1500Yes, we do! To add a front hitch to your 2024 Ram 1500 with tow hooks, I recommend the Curt item # C87FR. This hitch is custom fit and works with the Ram 1500's with or without tow hooks. This front hitch has a 2" receiver, with a 5,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 500 lbs maximum tongue weight. I have linked the installation instructions below so you can see how to get this hitch set up.
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