Will Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Install on 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Without Drilling

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Exact fix without added drilling of holes. Will this Draw-Tite Class V Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT45517 fit exactly on my 2004 Chev Silverado 2500HD crew cab with 6.5 foot box?

asked by: Duff

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Class V Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT45517 will fit and install on your 2004 Chevy 2500HD with a 6-1/2 foot bed without any drilling required.

I have added a link to the installation instructions which details how the hitch simply bolts on and does not require you drill into the frame of the truck at all.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Curt Hitch part #C15302 will fit very tight to your rear bumper. It would be hard for me to venture a guess as to how much higher it would sit than your factory hitch. But I can give you a way for you to figure it out. When installed, the #C15302…

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Answer 2

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15703 hangs pretty low on a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500. From the bottom of the bumper to the top of the hitch receiver it is approximately 4 inches. I have included a picture showing the gap. A similar hitch, #C15302,…

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Answer 3

The frames of the 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with short beds aren't going to be any different than standard beds or those trucks with hitches already installed, you just would not be able to install this hitch receiver as part of a dual hitch…

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite #DT45519 is designed to be used on the 8 foot bed models of the GMC Sierra and will not fit the short bed models. That being said, we do have Class V hitches with a 2 1/2 inch receiver options available for your short bed truck. The…

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Answer 5

The B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2" #BWHDRH25182 is shown with the factory 245/70-17 tire which has a 30-1/2 inch diameter. The 285/70-17 tire you mentioned is 32.7 inches diameter so it hasn't been…

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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

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 9

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 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 12

As far as wiring for the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, we do have the Curt #C59236 available which is more of a universal hardwire harness. Unfortunately there are not any plug-and-play options that have been confirmed to fit as of yet (October 4,…

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