What is the Mid-Receiver Distance to Frame Bracket for Curt Front Hitch on a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500

Question:

Hello. I have a 06 Ram 3500, 4x4, 5.9L, SLT, with a multitude of front end undercarriage add ons, less a hitch receiver. For Curt 31017, could you give me the size as shown in the attached picture. The distance from the top of the flange to the center of the receiver. Thanking you in advance.

asked by: Gerard

Curt Front Hitch Frame to Mid-Receiver Distance
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Expert Reply:

Hey Gerard, thanks for reaching out!

The mid-receiver to frame bracket distance you're looking for is 2-5/8" for the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 (see attached).

expert reply by: Jon G

Center of Receiver Dimension for 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 Curt Front Hitch
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Gerard

3/20/2024

Jon, thank you for the same day reply. I did some measurements on my vehicle and I can make some truck accessory mods to get the Curt 31017 to work, but then I was seeing that Draw-Tite hitch 65046 may also work. Perhaps easier? Could I get the same dimension for the Draw-Tite 65046? Thank you. eTrailer is making my fabrication mods decision much easier!!!

Jon G.

3/21/2024

@Gerard Thanks for reaching back out! I went out to our warehouse and found that the exact same measurement for the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65046 is right around 5-1/2" so you'll be getting a bit more clearance with this option since the receiver is mounted below the crosstube.