Does Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Sit Higher than Draw-Tite on a 2004 Dodge Ram 4x4

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It looks like the curt hitch sits higher more ground clearance than the draw-tite, is this correct?

asked by: Jason G

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Yes, that is correct. The Curt front mount hitch # C31017 for your 2004 Dodge Ram (2500/3500 excluding 3500 Laramie) sits about 2-7/8 inches higher than the Draw-Tite model # 65046.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Curt and he said you do not have to remove the tow hooks on your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 when you install Curt front mounted hitch #C31017. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this front mounted hitch…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my technical contact at Curt referencing the front hitch #C31017 and he gave me the following reasons why Curt states that this hitch will not fit your 2005 Dodge 3500 Laramie. The manufacturing of the 3500 Laramie is physically slightly…

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Answer 3

There's a few differences. • The Curt #C31017 is manufactured in the US, while the Draw-Tite #65046 is manufactured in Mexico. • When installed, the Curt hitch will sit higher on the vehicle for more ground clearance. The underside of the…

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Answer 4

You would have to make an adapter since a 7-way female to 7-way female adapter isn't made. For wire you would need the part #DW04914-1 (sold by the foot). Then for 7-way connectors you would want the part #PK12703.

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Answer 5

According to Draw-Tite, their #65046 Front Mounted Receiver you mentioned fits all models of the 2004 Ram 2500 and 3500. It'll fit your truck just fine. If you click the provided link, you can see an install video that you might find helpful.

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 9

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 10

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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Answer 11

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 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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