2001 Ford F-350 275R18 Wheel and Spare Tire Clearance for Installation of Curt 14355

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Curt 14355 and spare tire clearance. My 01 F350 Crew TD has a 275 r 18 wheel and spare Do you forsee any problems at all?

asked by: Jeff

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Expert Reply:

Your larger tire size is about 1.6" taller than OEM installed tires, making them a little more than 33" in height. I do not think there will be an issue with the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C14355 as it is 34" from center to center bolt hole. Please note the attached image.

expert reply by: Michael R

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Answer 1

I was able to get a dimension sheet from my contact at Curt for the Curt Hitch part #C15800 that you referenced. See attached pic. I also attached a set of the installation instructions for this hitch.

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Answer 2

I spoke to my contact at Curt and he sent me a complete dimensional drawing for the Curt Hitch part #C12270 that I attached for you to review.

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Answer 3

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V Commercial Duty - 2-1/2" #C15845 will come down about 8 inches from the frame. It does add some support to help with an underrun in a rear end collision so as long as the drop is enough but…

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Answer 4

To install the Curt hitch part #13571 the two bolt sizes needed are M12-1.25x40 and M10-1.25x35 which are included. If you need new bolts you can order them from us as part #RHK.

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Answer 5

The tech tip for the Curt Hitch part #C15410 that you referenced that says, "Hitch fits vehicles with a 20 inch or smaller spare tire." is referring to the size of the rim. This hitch is confirmed to fit your truck so it should work well…

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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

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 9

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 10

To replace your NOK AD2527E seal you can use #168233. It has an inner diameter of 1.688 inches and an outer diameter of 2.332 inches. Based on what I could find on the NOK AD2527E the inner diameter is the same and the outer diameter is 2.328 inches.…

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Answer 11

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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