Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receiver and Snow Plow Fitment For a 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD EXT CAB
Question:
Which Curt front mount hitch receiver should/will fit my 2012 Chevy Colorado 4D 4W LT Ext Cab 3.7L. Anxious to order just need correct part. Thanks
asked by: William R
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your 2012 Chevrolet Colorado the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31221 is confirmed to fit. This receiver is rated for 500lbs of tongue weight and a 5,000lb trailer. If you are using with a winch it is a 9,000lb line pull capacity. Be sure to not exceed any weight capacities given by Chevrolet for your Colorado.
If you are wanting to use this with a snow plow I recommend the Detail K2 Elite Snowplow for 2" Hitches # K2AVAL8219ELT as it uses an electric actuator rather than a winch that tends to have issues with ice collecting in the cable. The plow is 82" wide and 19" tall with the entire assembly weighing 265lbs. The Halogen High/Low Beam Light Kit with Turn Signals # K281488LB2 will allow you to see around the blade clearly while driving and other drivers will be able to see your lights.
The Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System # TGMFC4 will help reduce the amount that the front end sags when you are using the snow plow. The heavy 14,000lb capacity will not allow the front to sag as much when loaded, but it will create a harsher ride when not carrying the load. For that reason you may find it best to remove them and only use the springs when you are likely to use the snow plow.
Products Referenced in This Question
Halogen High/Low Beam Light Kit with Turn Signals for Detail K2 Snowplows - 12 Volts
- Snow Plow Parts
- Detail K2 Plow Parts
- Light Kits and Parts
- Light Kit
- Detail K2
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Detail K2 Elite Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 82" Wide x 19" Tall
- Snow Plow
- Vehicle Snowplow
- Adjustable Blade - 3 Angles
- 82 Inch Wide
- 19 Inch Tall
- Steel Blade
- Wireless Remote
- Steel Cutting Edge
- Fits 2 Inch Receiver
- Detail K2
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Timbren Front Suspension Enhancement System
- Vehicle Suspension
- Front Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Jounce-Style Springs
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Timbren
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- CURT
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