Is Factory Bumper Hitch Removed to Install Curt Class III Hitch # 13301 on 2014 Chevrolet Silverado

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on a 2014 chevy silverado wt truck, does the oem bumper hitch have to be removed to install this hitch

asked by: Don

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The Curt Class III Hitch for your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, part # 13301, does require removal of the OEM light-duty bumper hitch. Both hitches cannot be installed at one time. I have linked the installation instructions; I have also included a video showing installation of the Curt 13301 on a 2013 Silverado. Also provided are two articles that may be helpful; one covers general installation tips and the other specifically covers the process for cleaning out weld nuts prior to hitch installation (this may be less of an issue on your new truck but I have provided it just in case).

This bolt-on hitch comes complete with all mounting hardware and requires no welding. It has a 2-inch receiver opening and is rated for 600-lbs tongue weight (TW) and 6000-lbs gross trailer weight (GTW). If used with a weight distribution system its capacity increases to 1000-lbs tongue weight and 10,000-lbs gross trailer weight.

Please note that a ball mount, hitch ball and pin and clip are not included with this hitch. I have linked our main page for Class III 2-inch ball mounts. We offer both adjustable and fixed types. If you often tow a variety of trailers then an adjustable mount may be worth the cost; otherwise you can use the filters on the left side of the page to select a fixed ball mount with the rise or drop appropriate to match the heights of your hitch receiver and trailer to ensure the trailer remains level when hitched. I have also linked our page for Class III hitch balls; here you can select the size required to match your trailer coupler.

You can use either a simple hitch pin and clip to secure your ball mount (# PC3) or you can choose a locking hitch pin such as the etrailer # e98882
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expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

We sell replacement hitch install hardware for all of the hitches we offer like the #75521 which fits your 2011 Chevy Silverado with the part #RHK. This hitch does use Carriage Bolt 1/2-13 X 1-3/4 GR5 quantity of 4 as well as 4 of the Bolt M14 X 2.00…

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Answer 2

When you are talking about GM products, SS can mean only one thing: Super Sport. There was a regular SS and a Dale Earnhardt Intimidator SS. Since you have an LS you do not have to worry about the SS restriction. I have included a link to a video…

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Answer 3

I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

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Answer 4

It should be getting close to 12 volts if the power output is set to the maximum on the brake controller. Some brake controllers will not work properly if they are titled or turned to the side or if it has a leveler knob that is not level. Check…

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Answer 5

Your brake controller should be getting 12 volts of power going into the brake controller. The wire that feeds power to the brake controller is the Black wire. You can test this wire by using a multimeter part #PT89ZR. The amount of power coming out…

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Answer 6

I believe you almost solved the problem when you swapped the wiring, but in reality you needed to use 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1 (sold by the foot). You are experiencing a voltage drop due to the long distance of wire that's not thick…

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Answer 7

There are many things that can affect the voltage on the brake output wire from your brake controller to your trailer brakes such as the power setting on your brake controller, how you are testing the wire and if you are testing it with the brakes or…

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Answer 8

The spindle dimensions are as follows: A is the mounting dimension, B is the seal dimension, C is the inner bearing surface, D is the outer bearing surface and E is the diameter of the threaded portion of the spindle for spindle nut selection. Say…

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Answer 9

Excessive rust would definitely weaken the pull of the magnet, so I would recommended replacing the magnets on your trailer if they are severely corroded. If you have power going into the magnet and it is not engaging at all, this again would be an…

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Answer 10

In the USA a tandem axle utility trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 7500-lbs should have brakes installed. Any trailer over 3000-lbs must have brakes on all wheels in most states, but laws do vary. Some states require braked axles…

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Answer 11

For your flat bed trailer, I recommend using 12 gauge wire like #12-1-1 at the minimum, but preferably 10 gauge wire like #10-1-1. Both of these wires are sold by the foot, so you can order the exact length you are needing. If you were to use a…

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Answer 12

For the brake circuit of your trailer you will want to run 10 gauge wire like our part #10-1-1 which is sold by the foot and is standard copper primary wire. We use it all the time here on trailers and it works great. For bonded 14 gauge wire that…

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