Is there Any Drilling Required When Installing a Front Mount Trailer Hitch on a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500
Question:
Please advise if any drilling in required for attaching this unit #31322 to a 2003 Dodge 2500 truck. Thanks in advance
asked by: Ronny
Expert Reply:
Yes. There is some drilling involved when installing the Curt Front Mount Receiver Hitch, # C31017. You will need to drill two holes on the underside of the frame. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch below.
The other available front mount hitch for your vehicle is the Draw-Tite Front Hitch, # 65046. It also requires drilling into the underside of the frame. I have included the instructions and an installation video for this hitch below.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 350 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
more information >
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