Are Tow Hooks Retained after Installing Hitches # 31108 and # 65028 on 2005 Chevy Silverado

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Need clarification on tow hooks. Comments state tow hooks can remain on vehicle after installation, as do the pictures, but instructions say to return tow hooks to customer. Referring to Drawtite 65028 or Curt 31108 I want tow hooks to remain on vehicle after install. Possible?

asked by: Tom M

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with my contacts at Curt and Draw-Tite regarding the front mounted trailer hitches you referenced, Curt # 31108 and Draw Tite # 65028 which are confirmed fits for your 2005 Chevy 2500HD. They both said that you will be able to retain the tow hooks after installing the trailer hitches.

For install details and some product demonstration videos, click the provided links.

expert reply by: Chris O

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Answer 1

The tow hooks can stay. The hardware that is used to hold the tow hooks in place will be replaced by the hardware that comes with the front mount hitch. I have included a link to the instructions for you to reference.

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Answer 2

Look at the door of your truck. Does it say 1500HD? If so you have an HD version of the 1500 Silverado and the correct front hitch you need is #65028. If you don't see the HD at the end of the 1500 you have the LD and the correct hitch is…

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Answer 3

I checked out the installation instructions for this Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch #65028 and it will bolt to the bottom of the frame rail. The hitch opening will come out below the bumper and not through the opening behind your license plate.…

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Answer 4

All of the front mount hitches we have for the 2006 Chevy Silverado, see link, will have just the receiver visible below the front fascia. None of them have the receiver behind the front license plate area. This is because the hitches attach to the…

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Answer 5

The Curt front mount trailer hitch #31302 has 4 mounting locations. The 2 forward most mounting locations will use the tow hook mounting location (on vehicles equipped with tow hooks). I have included a link to the installation instructions for you…

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Answer 6

The 2002 and the 2006 Silverado 1500 had a light duty (LD) model and a heavy duty (HD) model. The 1500LD would use the Curt #31302 and the 1500HD would use the Draw-Tite #65028. I've linked you to the installation instructions for both hitches.

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Answer 7

All of the front mount hitches for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado may require trimming of the black plastic fascia, that is mounted under the front bumper of your truck, depending on how the front bumper is mounted to the frame on each individual…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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