Recommended Front Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2017 Ford F-150

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Can I take my Curts front hitch off my 2010 Ford F1 50 and put it on my new 2017 F1 50

asked by: Dave G

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Unfortunately your Curt hitch from your 2010 Ford F-150 is not a fit for your 2017 model. I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # C31083 which is a confirmed fit for 2015-2018 model years of the Ford F-150.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

On your 2020 Ford F-150 the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch #C31083 will sit further up than the Draw-Tite alternative and actually won't affect the truck's ground clearance at all. The 2" receiver on the hitch will protrude right through…

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Answer 2

In regards to installing the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C31083 on a 2016 Ford F-150, I have attached for you below a super detailed photo that explains the fishwire technique. I don't have an install video on this truck but the…

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Answer 3

The good news is that neither the Curt #C31083 or the Draw-Tite #65067 front mount trailer hitches will reduce the ground clearance on your 2018 Ford F-150. If you want a receiver that sits above the lowest piece of fascia then the Curt requires that…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

The 2" receiver for the EcoHitch item #EH87SR sticks out right through the middle of the air dam. I have attached a picture below that will show you what this front hitch looks like once installed. The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 8

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The EcoHitch #EH57FR sits a little higher than the Curt #C52NR so it will give you better ground clearance for your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500. The EcoHitch is a bit more recessed into the front bumper than the…

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Answer 11

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 12

The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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