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Code: 65046
Retail:$296.61
Price:$186.95
Shipping Weight: 44 pounds
Shipping SpecialEasily 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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Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
Video of Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to install part number 65046. This is a front-mount receiver hitch from Draw-Tite, and we are going to install this front-mount hitch on a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck. The hitch is going to mount to the bottom of the frame here. We are going to have to drill two holes out. It is also going to mount to this bottom bolt right here. What we are going to do first is go ahead and take these two bolts loose. They are connected by a strap on the other side, so we have to take the nuts off both sides. We are going to loosen these up, support the bumper, and then put the hitch on the lower bolts here. And then we will hang it by that side, and then we will do the same thing on the other side. We are only using one spacer plate because this truck has the tow hooks already in place. Make sure we put our bolt back in and then put our nut back into place. All right, we can go ahead and install the nut on the top bolt and snug that down.
Now what you want to do next is go ahead and position the hitch up flat against the frame, and then go ahead and tighten the lower bolt. First we are going to drill out some 1/4-inch pilot holes, and then follow back up with the 1/2-inch bit. All right, once we have got our access holes drilled out on the side of the frame, then go ahead and run our bolt leader in. Slide the block onto the wire, and then we thread our bolt into place, and back through, and pull everything out. OK, and repeat the same process on the other side. All right, with all our bolts installed now, we can go ahead and snug them up. OK, now we can give the bolts their final torque, as specified in the instructions. On the lower nut there, the nut should meet the very end of the threads of the bolt, and you will be safe. That finishes part number 65046 from Draw-Tite on a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck.
2003 - 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 and 3500 Series
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Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (5 Customer Reviews)
by: Dougie08/08/2011
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I ordered a front-hitch from Etrailer online. From the first moment of the purchase, customer service from Etrailer provided very prompt status of the shipment and continuous hand-holding via email from individuals who actually signed their names. They followed up on their shipment even after delivery. The only negative with this particular shipment was the packaging of the product. It's a long piece of equipment, and it was just thrown in a rather large box, about 4 times too big for it. It was not secured by any packing materials to retard movement. The hitch therefore poked holes here and there in the box as a result of movement. Just some crumpled paper would have helped. It was a Friday shipment, and maybe that explains the quick packaging method. One very small bit of the powdercoat chipped away on a corner (likely in shipping), but it will live just fine. It is after all, a trailer hitch. It will receive worse treatment while in use on the truck when put into use. I would not hesitate to use Etrailer again. I am a repeat customer and will buy from them in the future. Dougie21326
by: Ron03/15/2011
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I am very satisfied with the way the hitch fits and looks on the front of my dodge ram. I installed it at home in my garage by myself and it took about six hours. I could not have fitted it into position without a hydraulic jack to lift and support it. Two people would make it easier.9372
by: Ron B.03/06/2011
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I purchased the Draw-Tite front mount hitch for my 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually and could not be more pleased with the quality of the product, fit and finish. The documentation provided along with the video on the etrailer.com web site provided the insight to install the hitch with confidence. It is exactly what I wanted and I did not have to trim the air dam which was a plus. Once again etrailer has provided exactly what I needed for my vehicle and rv.8639
by: Ron G11/24/2010
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Not too hard I am 65 and I installed the reciever myself, after viewing the video about 50 times. I held the bumper in place with tie wire and supported the reciever with a floor jack. If you have a drill and a couple bitts, it aint bad. The reciever is great but it does seem to run down hill a bit. 3740
by: Sean06/16/2009
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2WD trucks no ground clearence I've always been a big fan of front mounted hitches. I've had them on all the Trucks I've owned. So, after getting an '05 2500 Dodge I bought this front hitch for it. If you have a 2WD truck that is not lifted (stock like mine) don't buy this hitch!... It scraps the ground on almost anything. My truck now has the ground clearance of a Honda Civic! 1992
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