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2019 Ram 3500
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Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Part Number: C52NR
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Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT front receiver hitch part number C52NR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2". Front Receiver Hitch reviews from real customers.
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CURT Front Receiver Hitch - C52NR

  • 500 lbs Vert Load
  • Visible Cross Tube
  • CURT

Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this 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
  • 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 the 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


etrailer.com Technical Support

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.



31091 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver

Similar to Draw-Tite DT57MR

Installation Details C52NR Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles




No drilling required Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time

Tech Tip

No drilling through vehicle frame required for installation , Trimming of the fascia may be required for hitch installation. Check fit first, per instructions, to see if necessary



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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

150 reviews
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.

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Nicely made and well constructed. Very easy to install. Instructions were very simple. Very confident that it will perform as stated and above. Would definitely recommend.

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Lazer S.

3/10/2026

Glad you are happy with it, Tyrone! What are you going to be using it for? Looks like you are doing an off-road set up?



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gmc Sierra

For my 2024 GMC3500 Sierra I installed the C52NR Curt front receiver. Install was straight forward. All hardware was included. The instructions could use a few more photos just to create certainty regarding installation of the bolts and washers that replace the front tow hook bolts.
The photos show how I installed mine.Hope it works. Note how on the passenger side the receiver bolt is inserted in the opposite direction of the factory tow hook bolt. On the driver side they are inserted the same direction.
The carriage bolt install is obvious and easy.
My receiver is installed but I have not used it yet. I will use it for a motorcycle carrier. I installed it myself using a small jack to balance the receiver as I aligned bolts and secured it. I trimmed the air dam plastic with the hitch loosely in place. I used my Milwaukee multitool and a small keyhole saw.



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I was very satisfied with The front mount hitch for my truck, it was well built and just like the etrailer install videos said it was a simple install. Always satisfied with etrailer.



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2021 GMC Sierra 2500

The hitch is a perfect solution to install a winch without having to change bumpers. The instructions could use some work.
With that being said, I found it easier to hinge the hitch down from the long bolts and install everything from there. It also gave a more accurate location for the slot to cut out of the lower trim.
However, the wiring is NOT suitable for an average-sized vehicle winch. The wire gauge is way too small.
Also, it does NOT come with a ground wire.



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Excellent product for those of us with airstream trailers. This enables you to carry bikes on the front of your truck without the stress of adding something to the back of your airstream. Also, you don’t have to lift bikes into the bed of your trailer. Excellent accessory really no problem with visibility.



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2026 GMC Sierra 2500

Greta product! This is my second one and the fit is perfect. eTrailer has great customer service and they get orders out quickly.



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Fits well and easy to install. I have a utility rack on the back and wanted to take our e-bikes with us so the choice was a front hitch and carrier. Works great.



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gmc Sierra

It installed easily on my 2020 Sierra 2500 HD with no modifications to the front air dam and there were no wires on the drivers side. It did seem the frame tabs were narrower than the distance between frame rails so I pulled the sides evenly snug against the frame rails.



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Ram3500

2025 gmc 3500 dually just what I was looking for , fast service. Will fit listed truck no trimming , carrying two giant e-bikes kuat bike rack

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Victoria H.

3/22/2025

I'm happy to hear we had just what you were looking for Stephen! E-bikes are so much fun and it looks like you're ready to load up and roll out. Where do you like to take your bikes to ride?



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2021 GMC Sierra 2500

Excellent fit and finish
Easy install,
perfect fit, 1 hour install and no lift!
Thank etrailer



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The part seems as if it’s put together well. The install was easy. The shipping package was garbage. Not sure who would think it would survive the mail. Arrived with paint scrapes as it was sticking out of the box. I touched it up and installed it. Should have been 5 stars if not for the package.



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Delivery time was fast and installation was straightforward.
Thankyou



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fit perfectly. easy to install. instructions were clear. we'll made product.



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Worked great,! Drove to the west coast and back with this hitch with
a 300 lb box on the front.



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2021 GMC Sierra 2500

A perfect fit and installation.



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The hitch arrived on time, instructions (watched a video too) were spot on, and it fit like it should.



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Great fit and easy installation.



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It looks good and does what it is supposed to do.

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Etrailer Expert

Lazer S.

11/25/2025

Looks like it was meant to be there, Kevin! What are you using the hitch for?

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Kevin

11/25/2025

@LazerS I am a farmer and I use it to back in my corn and soybean heads that go on the combine. My truck works awesome for this task. The head trailers have swivel hitches (like a hay rack) and this hitch works good to back into tight spots in the shed to save precious shed space.
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Lazer S.

11/25/2025

@Kevin Nice! We have a lot of corn and soybean fields out here in Missouri and I have always liked watching the fields get harvested (probably the wrong word, but I'm originally from Southern California and there wasn't much farming in the desert). Definitely understand the space issues though! We don't have many things to go into the agricultural side of things, but we have tons of parts for trailers. If you are ever in need of parts for that, just let me know! : )


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The hitch was easy to install, I use the hitch to push trailers around in my yard. This is easier than backing in tight spaces. The secondary use is for bicycle carrier on the front of the pickup enabling in obstructed trailering.



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2024 Ram3500

Installation was a breeze! Everything fit perfectly. My truck is a GMC 3500 Sierra with the "X-31 Off Road Package" which has a skid plate in the area where the receiver is mounted. The skid plate did not interfere with the receiver! I did not need to trim the plastic fascia that the directions indicate may need to be trimmed.

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Duane

4/21/2025

Excellent!



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Fast shipping, easy install.



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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Well made, ez install - took about 40 min in driveway with floor jack to lift into position. No drilling. Will be using for surf fishing soon!



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Has served it's purpose well. I'm surprised it also still looks new.



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This is the third front receiver I have bought from etrailer, I’ve had one on a 2011, a 2015 and now my 2024 pickup truck. I use them to carry bikes and they all have performed up to my expectations.



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Easy installation. Didn’t have to cut any trim off 2025 Sierra 2500 SLE.

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Victoria H.

4/14/2025

Congrats on the new truck Greg! Sounds like install was a breeze, and now the reel adventure can start :) What are you planning on mounting on your front hitch?


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