Recommended Front Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2001 Dodge Ram 2500

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Hello, I want to install a Front Hitch on my truck. 2001 Ram 2500 Pickup Which hitch would you recommend? I am looking for easy installation and maximum ground clearance. Thanks

asked by: Jon C

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Expert Reply:

For your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31604. This hitch requires no drilling, but does require you to either trim or remove the air dam under your front bumper. If you trim the air dam, a 2x2 inch piece will need to be removed.

You will lose approximately an inch of ground clearance from where your air dam measured.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

I measured the width of the Curt front mount hitch #31604 and it is right at 37" (give or take 1/8"). This is also designed specifically to fit the following vehicles: 1994 to 1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1999 to 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup excluding…

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Answer 2

If you look at the diagram from the installation instructions I've provided for you, you'll be able to see that the flanges of the front mounted receiver attach to the sides of the frame members, and the crossbar of the hitch will sit under…

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Answer 3

The Curt #31604 might work, though without knowing the exact location of your stabilizer it would be difficult to give you a definitive answer. I have linked the directions of the Curt hitch for you which detail how it is installed and taking a look…

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Answer 4

The hitch mounted winch mounting plate we offer that will work with the Bulldog Winch Standard Series Winch, part #BDW10043 is part #BDW20011. This mounting plate will work with 2 inch trailer hitch receiver openings. This mounting plate has handles…

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Answer 5

There is one front mount trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500, which is from Draw-Tite. The hitch also has excellent weather resistance as it first is dipped in an e-coating for corrosion resistance and is then covered with a…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Curt Front Mount Hitch #31604 that you referenced is confirmed to fit and will work perfectly on your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Turbo Diesel. The hitch will line right up to existing holes in the frame rails for a no-drill installation. It…

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Answer 7

Starting with the safety chains they really need to be attached to the trailer frame and not the coupler hardware. If there is no where to attach the chains on the trailer you can weld on safety chain mounting brackets such as #MB12, #MB38, or #MB58.…

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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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