Installing Curt Front Mount Hitch # C31015 on 2014 Ram 2500 Diesel

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All sources say the 31015 is the right part number for the 2014 Ram 2500, and indeed it will fit, but installing it requires the removal of 2 bolts on each side of the frame that hold the bumper. However, removing those bolts becomes impossible with a water cooler in the way, the bolts are too long to be removed with it in the way. Certainly, Im not the first person to have this problem. Any tips without removing the water cooler?

asked by: Pete T

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I reached out to my contact at Curt regarding the issues you're having installing the Front Mount Hitch # C31015 on your 2014 Ram 2500 Diesel. He said they have not heard of this particular problem before. In fact when they did the test fit for this hitch they installed it on a 2014 Ram 2500 Diesel just like yours.

I'm not sure if maybe the water cooler on your Ram was an aftermarket add-on or possibly part of a different factory package, but if the factory bolts aren't able to be removed with it in place it unfortunately will need to be taken off temporarily. There aren't any other tips that my contact could provide on how to remove those bolts.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

Yes, the Curt front hitch part #C31015 that you referenced will fit your 2015 Ram 2500 Power Wagon with the factory built-in winch. We had a customer with basically your exact truck report back that it fit and worked well. I attached a picture they…

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Answer 2

For your 2018 Ram 2500 we have two front hitches that are confirmed as a fit. We have the Draw Tite part #65063 which has the hitch opening much higher as it comes out of the lower bumper or we have the Curt part #C31015 which has the hitch opening…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Yes, the Front Hitch part #65063 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Ram 3500 dually and would work well for you!

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Answer 5

For the 2017 Ram 2500, Curt offers the #C31015 and Draw-Tite offers the #65063. The difference between the two is that they mount in different places on the front of the vehicle, and the Curt model fits 4WD trucks only.. The Curt models installs so…

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Answer 6

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Hitch you referenced, part #65063, does indeed protrude through the bumper. Based on your email stating the use of a winch, and ground clearance concerns, my recommendation would be this hitch. I spoke with my source at…

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Answer 7

I am happy to recommend a front mount hitch for your 2018 Ram 2500, but I did want to first point out that the Curt #C31089 that you mentioned is not designed for your truck. This particular hitch is designed to fit the 2019 model Ram 2500, so…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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