Front Mount Trailer Hitch for a 1997 Ford F-350 7.3 Liter Diesel 4x4

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just want to make sure this is the correct product for my truck. 1997 F-350 crew cab 7.3, 4x4, xlt is this the correct front mount hitch for this truck, thanks for your reply.

asked by: Jay

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The Curt front mount trailer hitch # 31310 is listed as a fit for your 1997 Ford F-350 diesel 4x4. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view. There is no drilling required to install the hitch but the bumper will need to be temporarily loosened or removed for hitch installation.

expert reply by: Michael H

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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 2

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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Answer 3

We do carry the 33" Ark Stabilizer Jack that you are looking for with part #ARK77FR. I was able to track down a few drawings that you should find helpful. These are for the 30" #ARK94FR and the 24" #ARK34FR Stabilizer jacks. I'm…

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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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We haven't had the opportunity to obtain video footage of the #31310 front mounted hitch install, but given the to-scale diagram I've provided from the installation instructions, once the hitch is installed the top of the receiver tube will…

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Answer 6

If you are just looking for a new converter, the Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers part #PD4635V will be a direct upgrade for the Magnetek Converter Series 6300 Model 6332 that you have now.

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Answer 7

Fifth wheel rail kits like the B and W part #BWRVR3200 don't have independent weight capacities but B and W (and other manufacturers) state that the rail kits have the same weight capacity as the hitch that's installed in the kit. So if you…

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Curt Class V hitch #C15300 is a confirmed fit on your 1987 Ford F-150. To help you determine if it will be compatible with your skid plate I went to our warehouse and took a measurement of the hitch to find out the distance from the mounting brackets…

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Answer 9

I checked with Curt and the distance between the vertical mounting flanges of the Curt #C15300 is 33.312 inches.

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Answer 10

I spoke with my Curt representative, who tells me that the front face of the receiver would sit 10-3/4 inches rearward of the rear-most mounting hole. If you find the rear most mounting hole in the underside of the frame member and measure 10-3/4…

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Answer 11

What you will want to do is measure the distance between the mounting holes on the frame of your truck to see if the Curt hitch part #C15300 will fit. If the holes are 36 inches apart on center then this hitch will fit and work well.

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Front Mount Trailer Hitch for a 1997 Ford F-350 7.3 Liter Diesel 4x4

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