How do I Know if I Have a Deep Drop Bumper?

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I have a 2001 Ford F350 dually. There is some in the mid rear bumper section. I need to know if my bumper is a deep bumper style before I order a Class 5 receiver hitch. Can you please email me any pertinent measurements and a photo of a deep rear bumper on a Ford F350. Thank you.

asked by: Richard R

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Expert Reply:

I can definitely get you information about bumper styles, but the measurements do vary significantly between brands. With that being said, I included a picture of what a deep drop bumper will look like as well as an article on the different types of bumpers that can be installed on trucks.

expert reply by: Lazer S

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Answer 1

The Curt hitch you mentioned is more of a multi fit hitch and would not be the best choice for your truck, but we do have a couple options. The closest fitting, but still probably not close enough would be the #37133 which has it's hitch opening…

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Answer 2

For your 1990 Chevy C2500 with ranch hand bumper, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-E-Loader Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #41504. This is an easy bolt-on installation that has long side brakets to help distribute the weight…

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Answer 3

The drop of the Curt Class V #C15810, which is the distance from the top of the hitch crossbar to the underside of the vehicle frame where the hitch mounting flanges attach to the vehicle is 5.63 inches. The distance from the face of the receiver to…

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Answer 4

Usually they put utility bodies like the one on your 2002 Ford F-350 on the cab and chassis versions of the truck (rather than the standard models that would come with a regular bed). You would need to look at the hitches for the cab and chassis…

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Answer 5

The Curt #C14048 measures 16-1/16 inches from the back to the center of the 3 front holes. Those front holes are all 1-1/2 inches on center so you technically could use the 14.565 inch measurement. There is not one that is closer to 15 inches in…

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Answer 6

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15410 has a measurement of 12-1/2" from the face of the receiver to the bolt hole nearest the receiver. I have attached a picture showing the dimensions for the bolt holes as well as the receiver distance. The…

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Answer 7

I reached out to my contact at Curt and was able to get a dimension sheet for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class V #C15810 referenced in your question. I have attached an image of it for your review. This trailer hitch is designed to fit select…

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Answer 8

More than likely the Curt Trailer Hitch part #C14355 would work on your 2006 Ford F250 with your Ranch Hand bumper as I checked with Ranch Hand and they state that their bumpers will let you retain your factory hitch. I checked with Curt and they…

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Answer 9

We have exactly what you are looking for! You are correct that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C15810 you were looking at will not fit your 1999 Ford F-350 with an 8" deep drop bumper. Instead I recommend the Curt #C15316 which measures 9"…

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Answer 10

I checked with Curt and can confirm for you that the Curt Trailer Hitch #C15810 will work with your 2010 Ford F-250 or F-350 Super Duty King Ranch that has a Ranch Hand Bumper. Please note that spare tires larger than 20" will not be able to be…

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Answer 11

Absolutely; there is a trailer hitch receiver for your 2013 Ford F-350 that we know will work with the Ranch Hand Legend rear bumper, which is from Curt: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C14355 We have had customers install the #C14355 on their trucks…

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Answer 12

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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