How Much Ground Clearance is Lost After Installing Curt Front Hitch on 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

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After installation what hight is the receiver from the ground.

asked by: Horace A

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We had a customer come back and tell us that after the install of the Curt Front Hitch part # C31069 that you end up losing right at 1.3 inches of ground clearance. Since not all vehicles will sit at the exact height it's easier to determine the exact ground clearance you'd have by taking the 1.3 inches and subtracting it from the clearance you currently have.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I attached a picture of how the Curt front hitch part #C31069 will look when installed on a truck like your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500. The hitch pin hole is right behind the air damn. It is a little hard to see in the picture so I put an arrow on…

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The Curt front hitch part #C31069 that you are interested in would install in the same frame holes on your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 as the front hitch part #C31012 that you weren't happy with. From the mounting surface to the bottom of the hitch…

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The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #C31012 and the Curt #C31069 are more similar than different as you stated with the same capacities and mounting location. I reached out to my contact at Curt and the difference…

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All of the front hitches we offer for your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 are going to install below the front bumper. The Curt part #C31069 will have the best ground clearance as it sits the highest and the hitch opening hangs down below the crosstube of…

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The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C31069 provides the most ground clearance out of the three available for your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500. To give you a better idea of how low each hitch would sit once bolted to your frame I have…

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Answer 9

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The Replacement Shock Absorber Spring Kit #TK71-758-00 is the correct shock for your UFP Surge Brake Actuator. The picture you included does not specify if it is for a disc or drum brake set, so I have found both for you to choose from. Disc Brake…

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Answer 11

The max trailer weight you can tow with a fifth wheel would be the figure GM gave you for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 of 9,200 lb. There are several factors that contribute to the towing capacity like gear ratio, engine size, cab/bed size etc. but if GM…

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How Much Ground Clearance is Lost After Installing Curt Front Hitch on 2017 GMC Sierra 1500

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