Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Item # C31017
Our Price: $235.64
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2006 Dodge Ram Pickup
1500 - Mega Cab
2500 and 3500
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2006 Dodge Ram Pickup - Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Mount Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- CURT
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 350 lbs Vert Load
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your Dodge Ram Pickup with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
Features:
- Front-mount hitch provides attachment point for hitch-mounted accessories
- Winch, spare tire carrier, snowplow, cargo carrier and more
- No more blindly backing trailer in - just hook it up and drive it forward
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Assembled in the USA
Specs:
- Line pull: 9,000 lbs
- Vertical load: 350 lbs
- Gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
- Limited lifetime warranty
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31017 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
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Customer Reviews
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - C31017
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (20 Customer Reviews)
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.by: Jon10/09/2022
For my 2005 Ram 2500 4WD. This product is well made and I am looking forward to using it for a winch that can go on the front or rear of my truck and may get carrying racks, etc. I believe the product I received was damaged in shipping. The span between the flanges that bolt to the sides of the truck frame was about an inch narrower than the distance to the outsides of the truck frame where the hitch fastens to the vehicle. One of the flanges was badly out of square. I widened the gap by placing the flange in a vise and pulling on the end of the hitch till it was closer to square. Then I used a large crescent wrench to tweak both sides till the dang thing would go on. Then I still had to use a pretty big hammer to wack it into place. Also, this installation was very difficult for me to do alone on the ground. A buddy and a lift would have made this much easier. The included fish wires were super effective and high quality; once the bolts are in place just thread the wire through the mounting holes in the hitch as you lift it into place. Went much easier than I expected. Instructions say use a hole saw, I used a step drill bit and that worked well, except for the small burns I got from hot chips raining down
by: Caleb 10/24/2021
Ram 2500
My particular model of vehicle (03 Dodge 2500 pickup) was a very easy install. I am very happy with the Curt Front Hitch. Now I can easily mount my winch, bicycle rack and a cargo hitch to the front of my truck.
by: Kent04/07/2018
2007 DodgeRam Pickup
The hitch is very well made and arrive in 2 days! Instructions were clear and easy to follow. Very satisfied with my purchase.
by: Stuart09/10/2022
Great hitch. Did take longer than expected to install but not a big problem. The hitch fits well on my truck.
by: Darin03/10/2022
DodgeRam Pickup
Quality product that is low profile and fits the truck nicely. On my '03 Dodge Ram 2500, I was able to retain my Banks Ram Air intake that mounts below it!
by: Patsy M11/06/2019
Awsome product. We needed it to maneuver our trailer into a very tight space alongside our garage. It does the trick ever time.
by: Doug 02/02/2021
Great unit. Well made and fit nicely.
Only reason it did not get 5 stars is the instructions are a bit vague. Be prepared to spend some time drilling larger than expected holes to get the bolts in place.
Nice piece at a very fair price overall.
by: George06/19/2022
2004 DodgeRam Pickup
Excellent customer service and consistent followup provided me with the perfect product and support. Thanks etrailer team.
by: Jim12/27/2019
Seems like a quality product, however, did have to dill a few holes to make this work.
by: Dan A.02/15/2012
the hitch looked great but i ordered the wrong one and had to send it back
by: Walter 11/03/2021
Good fit, not to bad of a install. Have to remove bumper.
Holds my winch very nicely.
by: Charles07/19/2020
best customer service on the planet, bar none.
only sell first rate products which assures highest value for my buck
by: Dwane12/16/2020
2005 DodgeRam Pickup
The hitch when on good i Haven't used it yet but looks like it will work good.
by: Bill S10/25/2019
great , the best ever , have told my fishing buddys
by: Tk05/07/2022
2006DodgeRam Pickup
good looking product easy install
by: Williami10/12/2021
Excellent delivery time. Arrived undama ged
by: Emiliano09/29/2022
by: Kelly 09/13/2022
by: John 12/07/2022
by: Scott 05/14/2021
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- Does Front Bumper have to be Removed to Install Front Hitch on a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500The front bumper on your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 does NOT have to be removed to install Curt front receiver # C31017. I am sure that you can perform this installation. To see the steps you can look at the instructions I have linked for you.
view full answer... - Front Trailer Hitch For 2006 Dodge Ram 2500The hitch you mentioned will not fit your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 as it is for later model years as you said. There isn't a front hitch for your truck that mounts where the tow hooks are, the hitch will fit on the frame, and for that use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017.
view full answer... - Will Rage PowerSport Motorcycle Carrier Carry a 275 lb Bike on a Curt Front Hitch 2007 Dodge 2500You certainly would have enough capacity to carry a Rage PowerSport Motorcycle Carrier # AMC400 and a 275 lb motorcycle with the Curt Hitch # C31017 since the weight of those two items weigh 315 lbs and the hitch has the capacity of 350 lbs. You will still need to determine what your front axle capacity is and be sure not to exceed this figure also. The biggest problem you might have would be that the headlights would be blocked, as well as your turn signals. But you also have to consider...
view full answer... - Front Hitch Recommendation for 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 LaramieThe Curt Front Hitch part # C31017 is a fit for your 2006 Dodge Ram Laramie 3500. We had one customer say though that he had to grind about 3 mm off of the tow hook brackets to get the hitch to fit properly.
view full answer... - Does Curt Hitch # C31017 Require Moving License Plate Bracket of 2008 Ram 2500 4x4If you check out the picture I attached you can see that when the front hitch part # C31017 is installed it hangs low enough that it would not interfere with your license plate.
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- Will Installation of Curt C31017 Front Hitch Require Moving Tow HooksI spoke with my contact at Curt and he said you do not have to remove the tow hooks on your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 when you install Curt front mounted hitch # C31017. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this front mounted hitch for you to check out.
view full answer... - Will Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver C31017 Fit A 2007.5 Ram 2500 Laramie?The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 you were looking at is confirmed to fit your 2007.5 Ram 2500 Laramie RWD Crew Cab with the 6.7L Diesel engine. The hitch will only not fit the 3500 Laramie models, and will fit your 2500 model just fine. I included a link to the written instructions of the # C31017 for you to take a look at.
view full answer... - Will the Curt Front Hitch Work with Ranch Hand Legend Grille Guard on 2008 Ram 2500After looking at the installation instructions from the grille guard and comparing them to the instructions for the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 it appears as though they use the same mounting holes on the vehicle frame so they will not be compatible. I have attached the instructions for the Curt hitch for your reference.
view full answer... - What is the Mid-Receiver Distance to Frame Bracket for Curt Front Hitch on a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500Hey 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).
view full answer... - Where is Curt Front Mount Hitch # C31017 ManufacturedThe Curt Front Mount Hitch, part # C31017, for your 2007 Dodge Ram is made in the USA.
view full answer... - Location of Curt Front Hitch Receiver For Fitment on a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500I've answered a similar question on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 in the past. In that question they wanted to know the distance from the frame of the vehicle to the top of the crosstube which I found to be 1-5/8" (see attached). Since this is a 2" receiver we just need to add 1" to that total (making it 2-5/8") to determine where the center of the hitch receiver will be located in regards to your truck frame.
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- Curt Front Hitch that Fits 2007 Dodge Ram 1500Yes the Curt front hitch part # C31017 is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Dodge Ram 1500.
view full answer... - Front Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Dodge Ram Power WagonYes, the Curt front hitch part # C31017 that you referenced will fit your 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon. We checked with Curt and the only version of the 2005 Ram 2500 or 3500 that this hitch won't fit is the 3500 Laramie.
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- Front Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500The recommended front hitch for your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 is the Curt Hitch # C31017. It has never been tested with the Banks Super Scoop so it would be hard for me to say for certain. The best option I could recommend for you would be to check out the installation instructions I attached to the right and compare them to how the Super Scoop installs to see if they would be compatible.
view full answer... - Will CURT Front Mount Hitch # C31017 Fit a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4The CURT Front Mount Hitch, part # C31017, will fit the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. You may have to trim the front air dam or the plastic fascia that is attached beneath the front bumper on your vehicle for installation of the CURT hitch. How much trimming will depend on which model and trim package is on your vehicle. The trimmed area will be hidden once the hitch is installed. Nothing different with the installation on a 4x4 or a 4x2 vehicle. I attached installation instructions...
view full answer... - Total Drop of Curt Front Mounted Receiver # C31017I contacted my Curt Manufacturing rep, who tells me the total drop of their # C31017 is 4-1/4 inches. The drop is the distance from the top surface of the mounting flange that would sit flat against the underside of the frame members to the lowest point of the receiver tube. So, if you'd measure downward from the underside of your frame member by 4-1/4 inches, you'll have a very good idea of where the lowest point of the hitch would sit. I've edited a photo that shows this distance. Hitch...
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- Distance from Top of Crosstube to Top of Side Bracket for the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch C31017I went out to the warehouse and found that the dimension you are asking for on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 is about 1-5/8". Attached is a diagram for you to check out.
view full answer... - Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit on 2006 Dodge Ram 1500There is a front-mounted trailer hitch receiver that fits a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, though the correct one will simply depend on the cab that you have and the model. I will list out the fits so you can find exactly what you need for your truck. - 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab: Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 - 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab and Regular Cab (excluding Sport models): Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31320 I have added links below to the installation...
view full answer... - Which Front Mount Receiver for 2007 Ram 3500 Will Not Require Bumper Fascia TrimmingYour perception is correct. The Curt # C31017 would install so that the top of the receiver tube sits about 1.63 inches (about 1-5/8) below the underside of the frame member of the truck. This means that if your truck has the rubber or plastic fascia, you'll need to notch it. This hitch is NOT compatible with Laramie models. The same dimension for the Draw-Tite # 65046 is 4-1/2 inches, which should place the top of the receiver tube against the underside of the fascia under the bumper,...
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- Front Mounted Receiver Location When Installed on 2004 Dodge Ram 3500The Draw-Tite # 65046 front mounted receiver will fit the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500. When the hitch is installed, the receiver tube will butt up against the underside of the front bumper fascia, a few inches below the license plate, as you'll see in the photo I provided. The Curt # C31017 would sit about 2 inches higher, meaning you'd need to notch the bumper fascia, but you'd still be well under the license plate. I've linked you to installation instructions for both hitches, as well as video...
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- Front Mounted Hitch Receiver for 2007 Dodge Ram 2500For your 2007 Ram 3/4 ton, I'd recommend the Curt # C31017 which would mount to the underside of the frame members and would have the receiver tube sitting directly under the front bumper. I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite who confirms that their # 65063 is a fit for the 2010-2015 Ram 2500 only, and wouldn't be a fit for your 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. If you refer to the photo I've edited for you, you can see the hole spacing of the 65063
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- Is there Any Drilling Required When Installing a Front Mount Trailer Hitch on a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500Yes. There is some drilling involved when installing the Curt Front Mount Receiver Hitch, # C31017. You will need to drill two holes on the underside of the frame. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch below. The other available front mount hitch for your vehicle is the Draw-Tite Front Hitch, # 65046. It also requires drilling into the underside of the frame. I have included the instructions and an installation video for this hitch below.
view full answer... - Does Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Sit Higher than Draw-Tite on a 2004 Dodge Ram 4x4Yes, that is correct. The Curt front mount hitch # C31017 for your 2004 Dodge Ram (2500/3500 excluding 3500 Laramie) sits about 2-7/8 inches higher than the Draw-Tite model # 65046.
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch For A 2006 Dodge Ram Pickup With Tow Hooks Per our customers at etrailer when installing The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31017 they had to grind about 3 mm off of the tow hook brackets to get the hitch to fit properly. If you do not want to grind the brackets I recommend purchasing The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65046 and will not require grinding of any kind, and will fit with your tow hooks. The Draw-Tite hitch has an easy, bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a black power...
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Victoria B.
12/30/2019
All front mount hitches for this generation Dodge Ram require some holes to be drilled in the frame for installation. Ive linked this hitchs installation instructions here for more information.
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