Correct Curt Class V Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2' Bed

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06 Silverado 2500HD duramax 6 1/2foot bed. Has factory short cut out bumper. Will the curt 15312 fit a 6 1/2foot bed or only 8ft.

asked by: Jim A

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The correct Curt Class V Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2' bed is part # C15302, not part # C15312 which is for models with an 8' bed.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I really like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C14108 for your 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Short Bed because it has a hidden crosstube and is a Class IV rating so it's nice and sturdy for up to 10K trailers or 12K trailers if a weight…

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Answer 2

For your 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD short bed the Curt Class V hitch part #C15302 is a confirmed fit and would work well. It has towing capacity of 16,000 lbs which would be more than what your truck is rated for.

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Answer 3

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 4

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch #C15302 does have you reinstall your spare tire on your 2010 Chevy Silverado in step 6 of the installation instructions that are attached. If you need a ball mount kit, I recommend #EBMK2416 that comes with a 16K rated…

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Answer 5

The Curt hitch part #C15302 which fits your 2006 GMC Sierra 2500 would occupy the same amount of space as your factory hitch so if your current spare fit with it would also fit with this hitch.

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Answer 6

When installing the Curt hitch part #C15302 you do need to reuse the factory 14 mm bolts that the factory hitch was using but since you have lost yours you could get replacements from a dealer or find matching bolts at a hardware store.

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Answer 7

Yes, the spare tire will get lowered - but only temporarily - when you are installing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15302. After you complete the install and torque the bolts down of the Curt Hitch #C15302, you will then raise and reinstall the…

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Answer 8

For your 2002 Chevy Silverado you will need to go with a hitch that will fit trucks that do have a factory trailer hitch. For that you would want the Draw Tite hitch part #41944 which will fit your truck once you remove the factory hitch. This…

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Answer 9

Both of the Curt hitches that you listed are confirmed to fit your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD. The difference between the two can been seen in these hitches' features. The Curt Class V Hitch #C15302 that uses the 2 inch receiver opening, is…

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Answer 10

There are quite a few holes on the frame of your 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD short bed that hitches can attach to like the Curt you mentioned part #C15302. This is why the hitch fits for your truck have a few different bolt hole variations. I…

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Answer 11

The biggest difference will be capacity. The Curt Hitch part #C15302 that you referenced is on the high end of the capacity spectrum. It's a Class V hitch that has the following capacities: Maximum gross trailer weight: 16,000 lbs Maximum GTW…

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Answer 12

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15302 does not have the bolt holes that also secure it to the bumper on your 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with the short bed. This is fine as the construction for this receiver is much stronger than that on…

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Correct Curt Class V Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 with 6-1/2' Bed

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