Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2002 Chevy Silverado with Factory Hitch  

Many of the ball mounts we offer that we offer that fit 2 inch receivers like part #2753 which has a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, that are designed to be able to use in a rise or drop position by simply turning it upside down, without losing any…

With Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15302 installed on a 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed the hitch will be in the same position as a factory hitch or at least within a fraction of an inch. By that I mean the receiver will be right under the rear…

There are quite a few holes on the frame of your 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD short bed that hitches can attach to like the Curt you mentioned part #C15302. This is why the hitch fits for your truck have a few different bolt hole variations. I…

When installing the Curt hitch part #C15302 you do need to reuse the factory 14 mm bolts that the factory hitch was using but since you have lost yours you could get replacements from a dealer or find matching bolts at a hardware store.

For your 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD short bed the Curt Class V hitch part #C15302 is a confirmed fit and would work well. It has towing capacity of 16,000 lbs which would be more than what your truck is rated for.

Yes, the spare tire will get lowered - but only temporarily - when you are installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15302. After you complete the install and torque the bolts down of the Curt Hitch #C15302, you will then raise and reinstall the…

The receiver tube on the Curt Class V hitch #C15302 does not have any reinforcement around the hitch pin hole. I went to our warehouse and checked this hitch to be sure. When this feature is included on a hitch it will usually be easy to see since it…

The bolt holes on the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15302 sit across from each other 39" on center and are separated front to back by 7-1/2" on center. This is a custom fit for the following vehicles: 2008 - 2010 GMC Sierra 2500 - 6-1/2…

Both of the Curt hitches that you listed are confirmed to fit your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The difference between the two can been seen in these hitches' features. The Curt Class V Hitch #C15302 that uses the 2 inch receiver opening, is…

The Curt Hitch part #C15302 will fit very tight to your rear bumper. It would be hard for me to venture a guess as to how much higher it would sit than your factory hitch. But I can give you a way for you to figure it out. When installed, the #C15302…

The biggest difference will be capacity. The Curt Hitch part #C15302 that you referenced is on the high end of the capacity spectrum. It's a Class V hitch that has the following capacities: Maximum gross trailer weight: 16,000 lbs Maximum GTW…

The Curt hitch part #C15302 that you referenced does not come with a trailer wiring bracket. You would just need to order the part #PK12711U along with it. I attached an install video for the bracket for you to check out as well.