Part Numbers: SS98GV,31374
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82 x 14 Residential plow with thick rubber cutting edge self-adjusts up and down to smoothly clear a path on any terrain. Aluminum blade stays in straight-ahead position, and makes plowing your driveway as easy as pulling forward or backing out.
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Snowplow Installation
Front or rear mount? Versatility is the SnowSport LT's middle name.
Installation is quick and simple - just slide the included shank assembly into your 2" hitch receiver and secure with pin.
Once the plow frame is connected, attach the blade by lifting one end at a time onto the frame's holders. The lightweight aluminum blade construction makes lifting or adjusting an easy, one-person job. Secure the blade in either the transport or plowing position with the plow's snap pins. The low-profile design won't block your headlights, and the transport position is secure enough for highway travel.
If using with a rear-mount receiver, simply lower the blade to plow position and back up as usual. For a front-mounted plow blade, just drive forward with the blade in the plow position. The unique design takes the hassle out of plowing: This device has no hydraulics or complicated wiring. The push frame on the shank assembly allows the blade to move along the grade of the terrain for easier, more efficient plowing. The heavy-duty rubber cutting edge is effective yet turf friendly, collecting snow and squeegeeing slush without digging into the ground.
When you are ready to reverse your driving direction, the blade lies back, skimming over the surface of the ground until you change direction again to plow.
Handy blade markers extend vertically from the ends of the plow to help you see where you are plowing.
With the SnowSport LT, plowing snow is as easy as backing out of your driveway. Once you are finished plowing, simply lift the blade, refasten it in the transport position and head off for work or errands.
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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.
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Speaker 1: Today on our 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, we're going to take a look at and show you how to install the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver. Offering the two inch by two inch receiver tube opening, part number is 31374.Now here's what your hitch is going to look like installed on your Ram. As you can see, right here in the middle we've got our two inch by two inch receiver tube opening. You're going to have the flush reinforcement collar around the end of it there. You'll see this tucked in the outer edge of our bumper, so that's going to help prevent us from running into it if you're walking by or something like that. Also visible, you'll have your recovery loops, if you need to run, maybe if you get a wench mounted in the front you'd run a strap back to it, or just to get yourself pulled out.We'll have one of those located on each side, and that's really about all you're going to see from the hitch.
The rest of it, the cross tube and everything, that's going to be tucked up behind our fascia here. So not adding a whole cross bar or anything like that. Kind of a nice touch.Now these are often used for snow plow applications, kind of residential use. If you want to have a quick connection point there for a snow plow. A lot of guys are also going to use a front mount hitch like this for navigating a trailer in tight areas.
Maybe you want to get it on the side of your garage or something, and you don't quite have the turning radius you need. One of these can really give you a lot more maneuverability. And also on the off road segment, you'll see these go out to the wenches again, or spare tire carrier some guys like to put on there. So, lots of different options and uses for a front mount style hitch.Now all of those items you'll want to secure using the 5/8 diameter pin hole. You'll want to choose an accessory that's rated for the amount of weight that you decide to use, but you can use a standard pin and clip, anti-rattle device, or locking hitch pin.
Now our hitch is going to offer a 500 pound tongue weight rating. So that's when your accessory is in there, that's the maximum downward force that you'd want to put on that receiver tube opening. It also offers a 9,000 pound straight line pull, so if you're going to be doing any kind of recovery or anything like that, we've got good superior strength there, it should hold up and help you get the items out.Now to begin our installation, we're going to raise our hitch into position. We're going to use the weld nuts that exist on the plates here on the bottom of the truck. For the weld nut that you have, it's a good idea to use some spray lubricant and a tube brush to get this cleaned out.
There's going to be rust, probably dirt and debris in there. And you want to get that clean, so your bolt will thread in properly. These attachment points are going to be the same on each side.Now with the help of an extra set of hands, we'll get our hitch lifted into position. We're going to place in our hex bolts, and you see we've got a conical tooth washer on there. The teeth of that washer need to face up towards the hitch. Once you have it started well, we can let it rest there for a minute until we tighten it down. Now we're going to use a 19 millimeter socket or a three-quarter inch socket. We're going to get those snug down. You do have the option to trim your fascia, but as you'll see as we tighten our bolts down, they'll have plenty of room to just flex up. You won't have to worry about cutting it.Now we want to torque both those bolts down to the specifications listed in our instructions. Now we'll use our hitch as a template, we're want to drill out our 17/32 hole. It's a good idea to use a center punch just to get a hole marked right there in the middle where you want it. We'll do that on both sides. Now I like to start with a little bit smaller drill bit, just to get a pilot hole going and work my way up. Once you've got your holes drilled out, it's a good idea to use a little spray paint just to cover that bare nut up. And we'll repeat that same process over on the driver's side.With our holes drilled out, we'll want to get our, we'll want to get our hardware fish wire into position. We're going to use the access hole located right up here on the frame, so let's put this put this in our hole here on the bottom, and we'll direct it back, so it will come out of that hole. Once that's out, we'll put our spacer block up and on. And we want to thread on our carriage bolt. We'll hold on to the other end, feed our spacer block in the frame, and our carriage bolt. We want to thread it down to the hole we created. Just like that. Once that's down through, we want to put on our flange nut.We'll head over to the other side and do the same thing. Now again, with the 19 or three-quarter, we're going to tighten these down. Now we can get these torqued down as well. That will complete our installation of the Curt Custom Fit Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part number 31374, on our 2009 Dodge Ram.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (65 Customer Reviews)
82 x 14 Residential plow with thick rubber cutting edge self-adjusts up and down to smoothly clear a path on any terrain. Aluminum blade stays in straight-ahead position, and makes plowing your driveway as easy as pulling forward or backing out. 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.If I could mark it at 4.5 stars I would. I like it the hitch.
I think it hangs down too low, only 8" off the pavement. I did not like to have to take off the tow hooks to install the hitch. I did like the idea of I sold the tow hooks for almost as much as I paid for the hitch.
I had to buy a hitch extender. ( I do not see the extender I bought on etrailer listed any more.) The extender put the hitch out far enough to clear the grill guard that I had installed. My goal was to have a place to mount my 8,000 pound winch. I can now slide the winch in the front receiver or the back factory receiver. I can now pull the truck out from either front or back.
This front mount hitch was just what we needed to haul our bikes when camping with the slide in camper. We had to take the bikes and a bike hitch off each time we had to get in the camper when we stopped. This front mount hitch saved us from having to do that. Also use it for a carrier to carry extra luggage. It came fast and it was very easy to install, just as advertised.
Front Hitch for 2014 Ram 1500
Using for surf fishing rod holder
Exact fit, Easy well explains instruction and etrailer web site video helpful too.
Took 30-45 mins including drilling holes needed for this install. Very Happy!!
Thank you.
Installation was easy and the product is an excellent looking addition to my truck
Easy install, great fit, excellent instructions and fast shipping.
Bill
6/30/2018
Ive used this several times and it works great. It is a little low, but I use a Curt Hitch Haul with a angled shank.
This worked out pretty well- drove it for the first time since installed it and it definitely has an affect on how the vehicle feels (I guess the added weight to the front end ) I wouldn't say bad but different. The hitch went on easy, had to trim a very small bit of the air dam maybe a quarter inch. I was worried it would have a impact on the aesthetics of the truck but I think it looks pretty awesome - also the price was the best I could find on the net
Good North American made hitch. Clearance from tow hoops to ground a consideration. Bent one hoop back but only because the old logging road was that bad.
Fast delivery, easy installation, fair price
Works as designed!
I am very happy with my Curt front mount trailer hitch receiver which I use for my rod and cooler holder for surf fishing. It is well constructed and assures me of many years of use. I would recommend Curt to anyone who would like a well built front hitch.
Steven
4/18/2022
Works great for my surf rod rack on my 2012 Ram pickup.
I live in the city. So our yards are really not designed to put a travel trailer in. I am using this front mounted hitch to swing my Trailmanor 3124KS our the back yard. Much cheaper option than a powered trailer jockey. Plus I can mount bike carrier, winch etc to the front with no problems.
This front receiver hitch is just what I needed for parking my boat in a very narrow location next to my residence---much shorter turning base having the hitch on the front of the vehicle vs the rear.
This product took just over an hour to install and was very easy with a "second" pair of hands.
will do the same on my next truck
Charles
12/24/2020
Used it several times this past year===I have a very small space to park my boat next to my residence-instead of using the rear hitch I use the front-it is much easier using the front hitch. Seasons Greeting and stay safe.
Quality product with clear installation instructions
have had a curt front hitch before(98 Suburban) so was familiar with it.
pretty easy install.
hate loosing the factory tow hooks!!!! need to find a way around that.
Rick C.
9/5/2018
no problem with product as far as manufacturing and quality. have on a 4x4 Ram 1500. hangs too low,drags if u cross the smallest ditch etc. also mounts to far in and when you put carrier into hitch it butts up against bumper and will not go in far enough to put the pin thru. havent been able to use it, just havent had time to take it off.
Perfect fit. Fishing wire made the install very easy. Took one person less than 30 minutes to complete.
Arrived on time and the hitch fit perfectly. Good quality.
Easy to install. Works great with my home plow. Don't have to back up with trailers around the yard, precision trailering from the front. My only gripe is that if you buy a new truck to install this front mount hitch you will need two bolts unless you can fish out the existing bolts with a magnet. Save the fish wire that comes with the mount.
I wanted a front-mounted receiver hitch so I could push my travel trailer into its narrow parking spot. Backing in was challenging - I have a narrow curving driveway with rock walls on both sides.
I had a service garage install it for me - and it works great!
It does sit rather low so I have to lower my trailer's hitch to its lowest point so I can connect it to my truck.
Product was an easy install, shipping was fast and customer service is always outstanding!
The hitch is barely noticeable and it didn’t need to cut the fascia.
Mark
7/8/2021
Works as advertised. Very easy to install didnt have to cut any bumper plastic. Holds up to the impact of having a plow connected to it.
Fit perfectly and works just like it should. Makes pushing my travel trailer into the barn much easier. The only thing that I would improve is to make it where I could still keep the factory tow hooks..
Fast delivery!
Very fast service
I was a little surprised with the snow plow. I thought it was going to be hydraulic/electric. It does okay, going on flat and slight declines. Inclines not so good. I also. Bought a rear trailer hitch. Very pleased with it.
Perfect fit and installs as stated in the instructions. Trimming the valance is very minor, however it does not have to be done. Frame steel is real so don't go cheap on a drill bits.
Marcus
3/5/2019
Working out great. Used for surf fishing basket. Does reduce ground clearance a hard two inches.
Works great! You need a good drill bit to drill the holes in your frame, but otherwise no problem.
James
8/5/2022
Product still works great.
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Jason
11/24/2018
All the products from this order have held up to the abuse ive put them through. Unfortunately/fortunately last month i acquired a new ram 2500, and will be buying new accessories from etrailer soon! Your customer service is great and prices are even better!!