Front Hitch for 2022 Ford F-150 that Doesnt Reduce Ground Clearance

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i need a front hitch mount, 2”, to hold a 13000 pound winch. Will the one in your video that does not decrease ground clearance fit? Truck is 22 Ford F150 4x4 Lariat supercrew, 3.5 twin turbo motor Not decreasing ground clearance is impt to me Thank you btw I saw your business in Big Truck RC video

asked by: Ron N

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Draw Tite hitch part # 65067 is a fit for your 2022 Ford F-150 as long as it doesn't have the auto deploying air dam. It would not reduce ground clearance either since it fits the air dam gets cut around it when installed.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Draw Tite Front Hitch part #65067 does fit with the auto deploying air dam of your 2021 Ford F-150.

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Answer 2

I suggest the Draw-Tite Front Mount hitch, #65067 that installs through a cut out in the plastic air dam of the F-150. The hitch does not sit lower than the lowest part of the truck so it does not reduce ground clearance. Trimming the lower air dam…

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Answer 3

The front mount trailer hitch receiver with the best ground clearance once installed on your 2021 Ford F-150 is the Draw-Tite #65067 in which the bottom of the receiver sits just above the bottom of your air dam so you will not lose any ground…

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Answer 4

While the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65067 has not yet been confirmed to fit your 2023 Ford F-150, it is safe to say it will still fit as the only changes to the 2023 from 2022 is some trim level changes. I cannot say if the hitch…

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Answer 5

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65067 will actually work with the auto deploying air dam on your 2022 Ford F-150, although there is some trimming of the air dam and the reinforcement bracket to get it installed (see attached photo…

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Answer 6

On your 2020 Ford F-150 the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch #C31083 will sit further up than the Draw-Tite alternative and actually won't affect the truck's ground clearance at all. The 2" receiver on the hitch will protrude right through…

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Answer 7

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 8

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 9

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! The EcoHitch #EH57FR sits a little higher than the Curt #C52NR so it will give you better ground clearance for your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500. The EcoHitch is a bit more recessed into the front bumper than the…

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain of a good fit. As…

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Answer 12

The 2" receiver for the EcoHitch item #EH87SR sticks out right through the middle of the air dam. I have attached a picture below that will show you what this front hitch looks like once installed. The EcoHitch Hidden Front Mount Trailer Hitch…

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