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• How do I Determine the Rise/Drop I Need on My Truck to Level My Trailer?
  From your recent searches, it looks like you are trying determine the correct rise/drop you need to connect a ball mount to your truck's hitch to level a trailer. To determine what rise or drop you need, the basic formula is Hitch Height - Coupler Height = Rise/Drop. In order to measure the height of your hitch, this is the measurement from the ground to the top inside tube of your receiver on level ground. The measurement of the coupler is the height from the ground to the bottom of the...
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• What is the Difference between the Curt Hitches # C96CR and # C36CR for a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500?
  There are some differences to consider between the Curt Hitch # C96CR and the # C36CR on your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500. The first difference is the weight rating. While the # C96CR offers 2,700 pounds of max tongue weight and 20,000 pounds of max gross towing weight, the # C36CR offers 2,550 pounds of max tongue weight and 17,000 pounds of max gross towing weight. The second difference is the hitch receiver opening. The # C96CR has a 2-1/2 inch opening while the # C36CR has a 2-inch...
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• Difference Between Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers That Fit 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 Without Hitch
  The two trailer hitch receivers that fit the 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 and Sierra 2500 without a factory hitch are the same but for the differences you mentioned, the receiver size and capacities. - 2 Inch Receiver: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C36CR - 2-1/2 Inch Receiver: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C96CR Apart from that they are the same hitch with the installation for both being exactly the same, bolting onto the frame of your truck with no drilling needed. Since the capacities...
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• Differences Between Curt Trailer Hitches for a 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
  I'd be more than happy to help you decide what Curt trailer hitch to install on your 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500! The initial difference between them are the weight and class ratings. The higher the class rating the higher the weight rating: Class III Hitch - # C55CR Class IV Hitch - # C35CR Class V Hitch - # C36CR Hitch - # C96CR The Class V hitches have massive tow weight ratings so unless your truck is rated for really heavy duty towing it's not really worth installing something with...
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• Curt C36CR Hitch Fitment for 2026 GMC Sierra 3500
  Great question. Since the Curt hitch part # C36CR is a custom-fit hitch, it doesn’t have standard overall dimensions listed like a universal hitch would. It’s designed to bolt directly to specific trucks using factory mounting points, so the shape and size vary to match the frame of those vehicles rather than having one set of measurements. On a 2026 Sierra 3500, most trucks come with a factory hitch already integrated, so when someone is looking at this hitch, it’s usually because they’re...
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• Recommended Highest Capacity Hitch for a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 w/out a Factory Hitch
  We've got two options for high capacity hitches that will fit your 2024 GMC Sierra 2500. The difference in the two is the size of the receiver and their capacities. I have listed them below: 2" Class V - Curt Hitch item # C36CR. This hitch has a 17,000 lbs towing capacity and a 2,550 lbs maximum tongue weight. 2-1/2" Class V - Curt Hitch item # C96CR. This hitch has a 20,000 lbs towing capacity and a 2,700 lbs maximum tongue weight. I have linked an installation video below to help...
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