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  1. Front Receiver Hitch
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  3. 500 lbs Vert Load
  4. 5000 lbs GTW
  5. Completely Hidden
  6. 9000 lbs Line Pull
FITS 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Part Number: 31320
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Front Receiver Hitch
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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup

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2005 Dodge Ram Pickup - Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

  • 500 lbs Vert Load
  • CURT
  • 5000 lbs GTW
  • Completely Hidden
  • 9000 lbs Line Pull

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 steel resists corrosion
  • Sturdy, square-tube design
  • Assembled in USA


Specs:

  • Line pull: 9,000 lbs
  • Vertical load: 500 lbs
  • Gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


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31320 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details 31320 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

53 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.

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2004 DodgeRam Pickup

Everything was perfect! Took half an hour to install luckily my holes where already pre-drilled.



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2004 DodgeRam Pickup

Very high quality. Very easy to install. Does not take away any ground clearance. On the 2004 Ram, no drilling and no cutting fascia. I will use mine mainly for carrying bicycles while towing our travel trailer.



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2004 DodgeRam Pickup

Item is perfect...I installed it by myself in about 45 minutes on my 2004 Dodge Ram...No need to drill holes as they are already there, and didn't need to trim the air dam below :O)...the fish wire was great!!! easier to fish the bolt etc from the mounting holes straight up through the frame than trying to go all the way to the access hole though...



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2003 DodgeRam Pickup

fast delivery, easy install

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Dean

10/19/2025

great, use it with a Myers home plow



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2008 DodgeRam Pickup

MY OREDER WENT WELL I HAVE NOT UNBOXED THE RECIEVER YET BUT THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE BOX AND EVERYONE WAS VERY HELPFUL FOR ME



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It wasn't hard to install, instead of the wire I used two pen sized telescoping magnets to wriggle them in the square holed plates. My plans are to use this hitch in place of tow hooks. Good looks and sturdy!



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I didn’t know how much I would need this until I moved into my new house just yesterday. The garage door is much shorter at our new house, 7 foot vs. 9 feet. Using the front hitch and a 5 1/2 drop hitch, I have about two inches of clearance when putting my boat in our new garage. Without the front hitch I would have been able to get the boat in the garage. Not to mention how much more the trailer is to steering inputs, the garage is much narrower that our old one. If you have a tight spot to park something this will make your life much easier! Installation was simple and instructions well written. The tool to install the mounting bolts is a brilliant idea.

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Lynn

8/9/2021

Better than expected. I didn’t need it when I first bought it, but we moved shortly after I installed the hitch. I left a 9 foot garage door on a detached garage. With a 5 in hitch my boat clears a 7 foot garage door. It will not low enough off the rear receiver.



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I like my front hitch.
Pros: easy to
moderate ease of install.
Comes with all the hardware.
I have tested it using a winch on the front to move a 62 Lincoln continental, No problems.

Con: My truck is a stock dodge 4x4. My point being is it is not raised, but higher than typical dodges. I had to buy a front hitch guard because the hitch kept hitting the concrete parking barriers when you park. So if you are going to drive off road, keep in mind this hitch may hit.

If I sold my truck I would want to pull this part off if there was a way to put it on a new truck.

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Gary G.

5/29/2021

Works great, holds the winch in place and allows me to pull out cars or trees from easier to reach positions.



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2006 DodgeRam Pickup

Easy ordering, quick delivery, relatively simple installation. Took a couple of hours from start to finish and worked perfectly to back my camper/trailer into a tight space.

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Ken S.

4/29/2018

Still loving it George, thanks for asking! Recommend it to all who ask about it.



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Having a front trailer hitch on my truck is great. Now I can pull my camper with the rear hitch & put my bicycle carrier on the front hitch. Have not tried moving my boat or camper with the front hitch yet, but I know it will be great for putting either one in to a tight spot.



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The service I received from etrailer was outstanding; the customer service rep that helped me with my order was super friendly and very helpful with all my questions and concerns and processed my order on the spot. I had my shipping confirmation right after I placed my order and received my hitch in 2 days from start of my order... The only issue I had was from the maker of the hitch I purchased, the wire they give you to fish the bolts was too short from my access point on the frame of the truck but with a little extension added on the wire given to me allowed me to installed the hitch with no problems... etrailer in my book is A+++ and I will buy all my truck and hitch needs from this awesome internet store.. Thank You again etrailer for a super smooth transaction with my purchase.



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Front hitch was fairly easy to install. Instructions easy to follow only complaint was wire for fishing bolts thru frame broke while pulling 2nd bolt thru. Had to make one from wire I had. Hitch works great for my needs.



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2007 Dodge Ram-Pickup

Received my hitch promptly and installation went fairly easy The only problem I had was that the fish wire tool was to short for the front two holes on both sides. I was able to attach a coat hanger to it to extend the reach and complete the job
The video was very helpful in positioning the hitch
All and all I am very pleased with this hitch.



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we hooked it up today thursday march 20 2014. the hitch was very easy to install. we then hooked up a receiver with a winch mounted to it. we then hook the cable from winch to a tree to test the trailer hitch and the winch and receiver all at once it all worked great.can't wait to test it all out four wheeling. my friends will see it soon and they all want the same hook up.



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i recieved it in a very short shipping time, it was correct hitch,easy installation. great public relations with e trailer. highly recomend this co. and product. thanks



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Like most everything we’ve bought here this worked well and was a good value.

The installation was only similar to the instructions but worked out well in about and hour start to finish. The wire to snake the bolts into place is clever.



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2006 DodgeRam Pickup

I had ordered a similar hitch from Amazon weeks before receiving it damaged three different times. Three is a charm and I started searching elsewhere when I found you guy's, etrailer.com. The product arrived undamaged. Though I've not installed it yet I believe it will be a whole lot easier due to the wonderful installation video you sent me. I will tell you the video was a selling point for me. Thank you for the great service, product and the video.
Jimmy Lane



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DodgeRam Pickup

Hitch fit my dodge ram perfect... no drilling and all the hardware came with it. Only took 20 minutes by myself to mount.. great product... thx



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The product is great. Unfortunately, one came with my snowsport plow, so I have an extra. I was able to easily install.



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product was good only one problem the fish wire was to short had to attach wire fishing leader to make it work. THANK GOD FOR BLUE FISH



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It’s a excellent hitch ,Website was easy to order and hitch came in early pkg. of hitch was very good
Hitch fit perfectly
And appreciate the updates on delivery and after delivery follow up
Will def. Be using this company again



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One of the best hitches on the market after 1 year of use still looks like new . I'm am planing on buying another truck and I will be buying from you again. Thank you for such a great product.



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Easy install and have a luggage/cooler on a rack full time.



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Fast delivery and excellent fit, easy to install with included instructions. Outstanding quality also!



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2005DodgeRam Pickup

As described, however, I did NOT need to cut the air dam, it sits perfectly under it (2005 Ram 1500 4x4 SLT)


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  • Recommended Front Mount Hitch For A 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4
    The front mount hitches we have available for your 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 (Curt # C31017 and Draw-Tite # 65046) will both mount under the bumper, which I have examples of in an included picture. With that said, we do not have an option that will mount up at the tow hooks, unfortunately. Both of these hitches are rated to 9,000 pounds of line pull, but the Draw-Tite # 65046 is rated to 500 of tongue/vertical load, which will be higher than the Curt's 350 pound capacity. Between the two, I...
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  • Recommended Front Hitch for a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
    Hey Michael. I have other options for you but the Draw Tite Front Hitch item # 65046 only fits the 2500 and 3500 models. For a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 we have two options both of which have a 9,000 lbs line pull capacity. Which one you need is going to depend on what cab your truck has. I have listed the options below: 2006 Ram 1500 Mega Cab - Curt Front Hitch item # C31017 2006 Ram 1500 Regular or Quad Cab - Curt Front Hitch item # 31320 will not fit the Sport models. With one of the...
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  • Best Clearance Front Mount Hitch for 2005 Ram 1500 4x4
    The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31320 will provide better ground clearance for your 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 by approximately 3 inches. I have attached a photo that will show you the measurements from the mounting surface of each hitch to the top and bottom of the hitch receivers. The written instructions and an installation video of the Curt # 31320 front mount hitch are linked to this page for you.
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  • Front-Mounted Trailer Hitch Options For A 2006 Ram 1500
    Hi Brad, Yes, the Draw-Tite # 65033 sits much lower to clear the air dam, while the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31320 sits higher, requiring you to trim the air dam. These both have a 5,000lb capacity so you should definitely make sure your trailer is under that. If it isn't then you should go with an adjustable-fit weld-on hitch instead to ensure you have the capacity to handle the trailer. You can measure the frame width and measure down to where you have space for the...
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  • Which Front Mount Hitch Offers the Most Ground Clearance on a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500
    They currently only make two custom fit front hitches for your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. You can choose from either the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31320 or the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65033. Out of these two options the Curt Trailer Hitch hang down the least as you can see in the attached photo. Unfortunately, both of the above trailer hitches are made for customers who still have the lower valance which is the reason they sit the way they do....
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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab
    We do have a couple of possible options for front mount hitches for your 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab. You can use # 65046. There is some minor drilling required, see instructions, but you will likely not have to do any trimming. I have included a link to the instructions to the right. I have also linked a video showing installation. The other option is # C31017. It will NOT fit Laramie models though. The same drilling and possible trimming applies to this hitch as well since it installs...
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  • Front-Mount Hitch Installation Process on 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup
    We offer two brands of 2-inch front-mount hitch for your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 and both can be seen using the link provided. Curt # 31320 and Draw-Tite # 65033 share a square tube design, 500-lb vertical pull and 9000-lb line pull capacities and no-drilling installation. Neither hitch will require fascia trimming on your Ram 1500; this is required only for the Curt hitch when installed on 2006 and later model years. Both products' instructions are linked as are a video for the Curt hitch...
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  • Replacement Mounting Hardware Recommendation for Curt Front Hitch
    Yes, we offer replacement hitch install hardware with the part # RHK. You'd simply need to enter the part number of the hitch you have (31320) and then select Curt as the manufacturer and we'd ship you out the correct hardware.
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  • Ground Clearance of the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2004 Dodge Ram 1500
    I just spoke with my rep from Horizon Global about the The Draw-tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" item # 65033. Due to varying tire sizes, trims, and after market suspensions like yours, they do not offer the measurements of how far off the ground that front mount hitch is on a stock 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. He told me the best way to determine the hitch height for your specific vehicle is to measure from the bottom of your frame to the ground and subtract 10 1/2". Whatever...
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  • Can Curt Front Mount Hitch Receiver Be Installed Upside Down?
    The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31320 is not designed to be installed upside down. The hitch may or may not need to be modified for that, but the frame would required drilling for that and the warranty from the manufacturer would not cover that use as it hasn't been tested for load under that use. I can't recommend it.
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  • Width and Bolt Hole Spacing Side to Side for Curt Front Mount Receiver 31320
    I went out to the warehouse to measure Curt front mount receiver # 31320 for you. The overall width is 35-5/8 inches. The bolt holes side to side are space 33-3/4 inches apart on center. The side brackets where the bolt holes are on the hitch are 2-1/4 inches wide.
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  • What Snow Plow Mounting Kit Fits a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500
    The fitment of a snow plow mounting kit will vary by manufacturer therefore I would need to know exactly what snow plow mounting kit you are using in order to confirm fitment. However, if you are using a SnowBear snow plow then I can confirm the Custom Mounting Bracket Kit for SnowBear Hydraulic and Winter Wolf Snowplows part # SB397-013 is correct or if you are using a Detail K2 snowplow then I can confirm that the Custom Mounting Brackets for Detail K2 Snowplows part # K284311 is correct...
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  • Front Mounted Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit on 2006 Dodge Ram 1500
    There 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...
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  • Front Mount Tow Hitch Receiver for a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 that Does Not Require Fascia Trimming
    Curt front mount hitch # 31320 is a confirmed fit for your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. There is no trimming indicated in the instructions, linked to the right, for a 2004 model, just 2006 and later models. I have included a link to a video showing installation on a 2006 model so you can ignore any trimming parts. Everything else should be exactly the same on your 2004.
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  • Front Mount Trailer Hitch Options for a 2003 Dodge Ram
    We have several front mount trailer hitch options for the 2003 Dodge Ram. If you have a 1500 series then you can use # 31320 or # 65033. For a 2500 or 3500 series you can use # C31017 or # 65046. I have included links to installation instructions and a couple of videos showing typical installations for you. All of the hitches, except # C31017, have a vertical capacity of 500 pounds and line pull capacity of 9,000 pounds. Hitch # C31017 has a vertical capacity of 350 pounds and line pull...
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  • Installing Curt Front Mounted Receiver # 31320 on 2006 Dodge 2500 4x4
    I spoke with my contact in the engineering department at Curt Manufacturing, who tells me that most, but not all 2006 Ram 2500 models had the access hole in the frame as shown in the instructions. If the front of the frame member allows enough room to pull the bolt and spacer through, you can go that route. Otherwise, you can use a 1-1/4 inch hole saw to make an access hole in the frame as shown in the instructions. I have linked you to the installation instructions as well as to an install...
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  • Front Hitch That Fits 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
    Yes we do have front hitches that fit your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. We have the part # 31320 which fits regular and quad cab models and the # C31017 which fits the mega cab models.
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  • Front-Mount Hitch Receiver for Use on 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup
    The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31320 that you referenced is a fit for the Ram 1500 but not the 2500 series. We do offer two options in a front-mount 2-inch hitch for your 2500 that can be seen on the link provided. Both the Draw-Tite # 65046 and the Curt # C31017 will require some trimming of the front air dam as well as some drilling. There is not currently a no-drill/no-trim hitch option for your truck. You might care to refer to the two linked articles and the install...
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  • Front Mount Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
    There are front hitches available for your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, but the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65063 that you referenced is designed for newer Rams and would not work for you. You would want either the Curt Front Hitch # C31017 if your 1500 Ram has a Mega Cab or a Curt Front Hitch # 31320 if you do not have a Mega Cab.
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  • Is Drilling Safe for Installing Curt Front Hitch on 2007 Dodge Ram 1500
    The Curt hitch part # 31320 attaches to the frame of your 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The frame of a vehicle would not be a "crumple zone" and this hitch has been tested on your vehicle to be safe. The front end part of a vehicle that is designed to crumple in accidents is the bumper not the frame.
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  • Using Roadmaster Falcon 2 Towbar with 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 with Front Winch Installed
    The Curt Front Mount 2-Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 31320, cannot be used to flat-tow your Ram Pickup. You can flat-tow your vehicle (provided it is not the SRT-10) with base plates, such as the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit for 2005 Ram Pickup, part # 260-1. This base plate is compatible with all Roadmaster towbars. Your Ram 1500 should be able to have both the front-mount hitch, # 31320, and the tow bar base plates, # 260-1, installed simultaneously since they mount to different...
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  • Curt Front Hitch that Fits 2005 Dodge Ram 1500
    Curt has a front hitch that fits your 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 with the part # 31320 but the part number you mentioned does not fit.
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  • Front Hitch Recommendation for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 for SnowSport Plow
    Snowsport used to test their plows with the Curt front hitches which they'd recommend highly with their kits. So for your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 the Curt front hitch # 31320 would be your best choice.
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  • Is Drilling Required to Install Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # 31320 on a 2008 Dodge Ram
    According to the installation instructions for Curt Front Mount Hitch, # 31320, which I have linked for you to view, on 2006 and later models, there will be some drilling required to install the hitch. This hitch will fit the 2008 Dodge Ram, excluding the Mega Cab models.
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