SnowBear Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Winch - 84" Wide x 22" Tall
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Part Numbers: SB324-081,C31083
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part number: SB324-081
Remove snow quickly from your driveway or parking lot with this residential, hitch-mounted snowplow. Pivoting, 3-position blade glides over uneven ground. Remote-controlled electric winch lets you raise and lower plow from your warm cab.
Features:
- Hitch-mounted plow lets you clear parking lots and driveways with your vehicle
- Plow sits close enough to vehicle to reduce leverage and strain on plow, mounts, and vehicle
- Electric winch allows you to easily raise and lower plow
- In-cab toggle switch lets you raise and lower the plow from the comfort of your vehicle
- Includes a wireless remote control as an alternative to the toggle switch
- Adjustable, 3-position blade can be manually angled left, right, and straight ahead
- Manual release handle is easily accessible from front or back of plow
- Sturdy steel edge scrapes over a variety of solid surfaces - not for gravel or sand
- Skid shoes let you adjust plow height to prevent blade from digging into the ground
- Strong rubber deflector allows for better visibility by directing snow away from your windshield
- Red visibility markers help you see plow edges so you can steer away from obstacles
- Rugged and durable, all-steel construction
- Black powder coat finish provides corrosion resistance
- Simple installation
- Slides into your vehicle's 2" front trailer hitch receiver
- ISO certification ensures consistent, quality manufacturing
- Assembly required
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" front trailer hitch receiver
- Blade dimensions: 84" wide x 22" tall
- Height adjustment: 9"
- 3 Blade angles:
- Left 22 degrees
- Straight ahead
- Right 22 degrees
- Winch lift capacity: 3,000 lbs
- Weight: 335 lbs
- 1-Year limited warranty
Note: Due to the size of this item it ships via truck freight.
This Generation III Classic Personal snowplow is the most recent innovation from SnowBear. This plow conveniently slides into your vehicle's front-mounted trailer hitch (sold separately) for easy, convenient mounting. It has a remote-controlled electric winch that will let you raise and lower the plow without leaving the warmth and comfort of your cab. The pivoting blade makes this plow ideal for rocky or uneven surfaces because it can adjust to the terrain. Angled trip springs are also built in to help keep the blade from catching and tripping.
Simple, Hitch-Mounted Installation
This hitch-mounted snowplow simply slides into your vehicle's front trailer hitch receiver, making it a breeze to install. Unlike a plow that attaches to custom-fit brackets, which ties you down to just 1 vehicle, this hitch-mounted plow can be used on most trucks or SUVs with a 2" x 2" front-mounted hitch. As a result, this plow can be easily switched between multiple vehicles. And because it offers a nearly universal fit, you won't have to buy a new plow when you replace your old vehicle.
To install the Personal snowplow, just slide the shank of the plow assembly into your 2" trailer hitch receiver . Then use a pin and clip or a hitch lock (sold separately) to secure the plow in the receiver.
How to Plow
Once the plow is mounted on your vehicle, lower the blade and set it to the desired angle. To set the angle, exit the vehicle and manually position the plow straight ahead, or 22 degrees to the left or to the right. Angling the blade allows you to push snow off to the side where you want it without having to change the angle of your entire vehicle. This is especially useful on a driveway or private roadway where piling the snow straight ahead would create a barrier.
To begin plowing, just drive forward. When backing up to take another pass, be sure to lift the plow with the remote or the in-cab toggle switch, then lower it again before moving forward. When approaching a large pile of snow, be sure to decrease your speed. Slamming into a pile of snow can void the warranty on the Personal snowplow.
When you are finished, put your vehicle in park and lower the plow. Remove the plow from your vehicle after every use.
Easy Lifting with Electric Winch
The electric winch on this plow allows you to easily lift and lower the blade using a toggle switch that mounts in your cab. You can also use the included wireless remote control. The winch uses a durable nylon strap, which is much quieter than a chain, to raise and lower the plow.
324-081 Snow Bear Gen 3 Classic Personal Snow Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Winch - 84" Wide x 22" Tall
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
part number: C31083
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 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.
31083 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver
Replaces C31070
Compare to Draw-Tite 65070
Customer Reviews
SnowBear Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Winch - 84" Wide x 22" Tall - SB324-081
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - C31083
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (163 Customer Reviews)
Remove snow quickly from your driveway or parking lot with this residential, hitch-mounted snowplow. Pivoting, 3-position blade glides over uneven ground. Remote-controlled electric winch lets you raise and lower plow from your warm cab. 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.by: Mark 11/30/2022
FordF-150
This receiver performs well for both bicycle and motorcycle carriers. It is not obtrusive when not being used. It was easy to install with no drilling required (You do have to cut out the air dam.). I would have given 5 stars if would’ve fit a little higher. There was room for it to be at least an inch further off the ground. I ended up putting a 1 inch leveling kit on the front of my 2 wheel drive F150 and it turned out great and the truck looks better too
by: Bill04/13/2023
I am very pleased with this equipment. Bought it to carry two heavy E-bikes. Installation directions could have been clearer--but with the help of videos, I got it in just fine. Had to use a large crow bar to urge it in place though.
by: Eertwegh03/10/2023
FordF-150
The receiver is strong and works great. The installation was a bit difficult. You have to pull the bolt assembly through the tube frame in a Ford f150 with a special wire. However the washers provided were too large for the holes in the frame so I had to buy smaller washers. They said the model I bought was for a 3 year span but guess my year the opening hole sizes changed. Other then that it is well worth the money.
Eertwegh
3/11/2024
Great
by: Ken06/28/2023
I am very impressed with Arthur D. of etrailer.com. He answered all the questions I asked in a very timely manner. We were heading out of town and needed the order to arrive in a timely manner. Arthur made sure and expedited the order and we received the shipment earlier than estimated.
I did have to drop a star, but I believe this is the fault of Curt Mfg. The way the item was boxed did not handle well in shipping. The flanges that mount to the frame of the truck had been bent, or sprung from possibly being dropped on the end of the box by the carrier. So what should have been an easy install took hours to spring the flanges back out to the necessary width to fit over the pickup frame. I believe this issue could be resolved by the addition of a pipe or 2x2 and a couple of lag bolts mounted between the flanges to prevent them from being bent. I used a bottle jack and a bar between the two to spread them apart, but this took multiple attempts along with having the jack and pipe pop loose and flying across the floor.
Good job on etrailer.com's end, but Curt needs to step it up.
by: Chris D.04/22/2020
I installed this so I could use my trailer hitch winch mount on front or back and not have it installed all the time. I've use it a couple of times off the front end and it worked great. Fairly priced product. It is a very snug fit, as I had the underside of my truck sprayed with industrial black paint to prevent corrosion and rust, so that might be part of it. If you want an affordable front end 2 inch receiver, this is a good way to go. I would recommend.
Chris D.
4/23/2021
Working out great!
by: John04/18/2024
2016 FordF-150
DO NOT follow instructions to remove/cut air dam/facia on 2023 F150. I did and now have a 3” wide gap ABOVE the receiver which hangs BELOW the air dam/facia.
I did the same hitch and install on my 2016 F150 and the receiver nestled up in the cut notch and thus provided 3” more ground clearance.
As usual the box was destroyed in shipping but hitch was fine. Speedy delivery
But the cost of a new air dam/facia on a brand new truck earns it 1 star.
by: Mike07/25/2022
2018 FordF-150
A spacer/spreader bar between the brackets would go a long way in preventing these from being bent during shipment. Mine was bent in over an inch. Luckily I have the ways and means to correct that as well as cutting and redrilling to gain an inch and a half more ground clearance on my 2018 f150 fx4.
Seems like these are made to cover many year models. Perhaps making them for more specific models would help.
Katrina B.
8/2/2022
It is common amongst hitches for the hitch to bend or flex during shipment, since the mounting brackets are made from a mild steel that allows the hitch to flex with the vehicle after installation. If the entire hitch was made of rigid steel, there would be a greater chance of the hitch being damaged and experiencing stress cracks. Such cracks could cause the hitch to malfunction. This flexing often times will cause the holes not to align. Because of this we do have a help article I have the link attached below that will walk you through the process of straightening the hitch.
by: Josh09/04/2021
2017 FordF-150
This thing sits so unbelievably low. I can’t believe Curt’s R&D team haven’t come up with a better solution.. My install is on a 2017 F150 XLT 4x4 Crew Cab with a 5.5’ bed. The hitch is obviously made to go around a different style bracket than the one mine uses. After going over my install carefully to make sure everything would clear, I ended up removing the hitch and modifying it to raise it significantly. I lowered the front bolt holes by an inch and a half; and the rear bolt holes by an inch and a quarter. I cut an inch and a half off of both front tabs so I could lift the hitch high enough to use my new holes.
Now the hitch comes out at the very top of the air dam. Luckily I never cut it after my initial installation!
Very happy with how it turned out, but quite disappointed in Curt. They need to narrow down which F150’s this hitch is appropriate for and which ones it’s not. I do not believe this hitch is appropriate for my truck. Yes, it bolts up.. but the location is far too low to be practical. It’s bad enough the air dam is so low that it sometimes scrapes curbs when I park close.. Can’t imagine what the jolt would feel like every time you parked against a curb and ran the front hitch into it!
Sierra K.
9/14/2021
Sorry for your trouble with installing this front hitch. This hitch is designed to sit in the center of the lower air dam. It has about 8 inches of ground clearance, which is pretty common for all front mount hitches.
by: Loren07/15/2023
2015 FordF-150
Bolted up easy after widening the gap a little with a hammer. Showed up half hanging out of the box but the hardware and instructions are taped to the receiver so it was fine.
by: David08/22/2019
This product is well made. Made in the USA. I thought instructions and diagrams could have been clearer though. Time estimates for installation were off. Took me 2 hours to install. I did it without help and a extra set of hands would have made it much faster. Pump jack a must. Love the product and if instructions and diagrams were a little clearer I would give 5 stars
David K.
8/23/2020
I have used my front hitch all season and it is beautiful. So easy to view boat and launch. A great help for two wheel drive trucks because power wheels are always high and dry out of the water. Should have done it years ago.
by: Sy07/19/2022
2019 FordF-150
I walked away on my first attempt. Dang fishing wires were driving me nuts. Videos helped but I needed a night to visualize my attack plan.
Things the instructions didn't explain.
1) Elevate the front on ramps or put the truck on a lift for all you fancy dudes.
2) Widen the access hole with a hole step bit if needed. (Get a cheap one from China Freight or similar but make sure it's for metal) The rectangular steel brackets will now fit through the hole lengthwise. Check first, your frame may already have a wide enough hole. My frame did not. It drills out really easy. Alarmingly easy!
3) Use additional wire (heavier gauge) to snake the fishing wires through to their endpoints. Identify the holes where the bolts will permanently be. Fish your own wire from there to the access hole. Now attach the supplied fishing wire rigged up with all the hardware to your bootleg MacGuyver wire and pull the whole thing through. Dont pull the whole rig at once. Feed the bracket into the hole first followed by the bolt. I used electric fence dog wire and it made the installation a breeze. The factory-provided fishing wires are like guitar strings.
4) Use an ATV jack or similar to jack the receiver in place. Take your time lining up the holes, walking from side to side, and checking after every few pumps of the jack. Insert your hitch and ball into the receiver for a little extra leverage manhandling it into place. Now is when I decided to position the 2 square reinforcement plates. I simply used a little crowbar to flex the receiver just enough to slide them into position. No need to grind these like others have done. Snake the wires through the two plates and through the corresponding reciever's bolt holes. Use a heavy hammer and some 2x scrap lumber to bang the receiver into the final mounting place with all holes lined up. As soon as you have one hole perfectly aligned, pull your bolt through. Repeat for the next 3. and the rest is easy.
Not counting night 1, about an hour and 15 min solo installation time in the driveway.
Tools highly recommended: metal hole step bit (big one), heavy hammer, scrap 2x6 or similar for hitting, small crowbar, eye protection, hitch inserted into the receiver for leverage, atv/lawn mower jack, and 2-3 ft of flexible but stiff wire.
by: Andy05/10/2020
2018 FordF-150
I am giving this 4 stars because it sits much lower than I was led to believe from reading these reviews. The hitch is really strong and well made though. I hope it’s not too low.
I installed this on my 2018 F-150 3.5 eco boost yesterday. The install took an hour and a half. I elevated the front of the truck with ramps and supported the hitch with 2 jack stands. I also had my son helping me.
I started on the front attachment point by lining up the hole. I made sure the holes in the frame and the hitch were lined up by testing with a bolt. I then fished the wire. I started by trying to feed the wire in through the access hole and pull it out through the bolt hole but quickly reversed that and it was much easier. Once I put the coiled end of the wire through the bolt hole, fishing out through the access hole took 30 seconds. Then I put the metal spacer with the square hole on the wire and threaded the bolt on. Every thing was fed through the access hole and it came out the bolt hole easily. The second hole further back on the hitch was easier because it’s only a couple of inches from the access hole. I messed up on the first side because I didn’t put the metal spacer with the round hole between the frame and the hitch. I was able to correct it though. I repeated this for all four bolts and tightened them down with hand tight. Before I tightened them down, I added some thread locker and used my hydraulic jack to push the hitch as high as I could to maximize ground clearance. Then I tightened them down with my impact wrench and the torque limiter to 110 lbs.
The reason I’m only giving it four stars is because it is only 9” above the ground from the bottom of the hitch. I’m worried that is too low. Before I mounted it, I considered cutting 1”or 2” off the front tabs on the hitch and re-drilling the four holes. There is enough room between the hitch and the frame to raise it 2-3”. This would have given me another inch of clearance. But, I thought I’d just follow the instructions and see what happens. I figured if I don’t have enough clearance I can lift the front of the truck 2” to get rid of the factory front tilt. And I can take it off an modify it like I stated above. (I just am not sure how I will reverse fish the bolts and spacers out?)
The pictures show: the clearance in inches, the tabs on the front that would need to be cut off (and maybe the back too if you want to get maximum clearance). And the amount of space between the horizontal tube and the frame.
by: Philip 03/08/2024
It's been a very useful hitch. Do wish that the receiver were higher off the ground.
by: Scot06/30/2020
Pros:
Extremely stout
Great to mount the bike rack up front when pulling the trailer
Great customer service from eTrailer
Cons:
Installation instructions could be improved
Rear of the hitch was about 3/16" inch narrower than the front (read on)
First off, if I was to install this again, I would take a few minutes to block the truck and remove the front tires for easier access. Secondly, Curt has a video: Although it's similar, it is not the video for this part number.
I don't know if the hitch got bent during shipping, but the 3/16" difference in the width caused a significant amount of grief. After fishing the carriage bolts through the frame, the front holes mounted up fairly easily. When trying to line up the rear holes, I had use a mallet to line up the hole on the driver's side because the hitch frame was so tight: When doing that, the fish wire snapped and the carriage bolt and washer fell into the frame. I tried a magnet to get them but couldn't locate them. Fortunately, a buddy had a spare bolt and washer, and with a little work and "encouragement" we were able to thread it through and bolt everything together.
I want to emphasize that in the video, the plastic air dam appears to be trimmed from the top of the dam and the technician trimmed some tabs off of the dam. I didn't trim the tabs and after I did a preliminary line-up of the dam, I realized that I had to trim the bottom of the dam, not the top.
Like I said, the receiver is really stout, it's USA made, and great customer service. It will solve our dilemma about being able to take the bikes when we take the trailer. If I didn't have such a hassle with losing that bolt, I would have given 5 stars.
One last thing, I have 2018 F150 4x4 and with the hitch installed I have about 8 inches of clearance.
by: Alton11/28/2019
Easy install, after I found out the front holes in the frame are different locations. Use the back holes first and then the front. Was able to cut the hole in the air dam and slide it over the hitch to keep the integrity of it. For those that prefer it sitting higher of the ground for clearance. The mounting tabs on the hitch can be cut off and re-drilled to give more clearance.
by: Robert01/22/2023
2015 FordF-150
This receiver hitch fit my 2015 F-150 perfectly. All mounting holes lined up great. Installed in about 45 minutes, no problems. Looks great, bottom of hitch sits about 1/2 inch below the air dam, and the front is about 2 inches back under the bumper. It looks factory installed. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and recommend this 100%. Also just wanted to recommed etrailer, I received my hitch 3 days after ordering. That is a great turnaround. Thanks etrailer
by: Kirk09/07/2019
2016 FordF-150
Installed on a 2018 F150 xlt 2.7 eco. The hitch sits about a inch lower than advertised. I just installed it today and will need to got to the lake to see if I can use it as it. Significantly reduces ground clearance on the front and it may be a problem for going up the driveway. The instructions need a lot of work and while they help a little the valance cutout measurements they give were wrong for my truck. My instructions said cut 3 x 2 5/8 inches and I had to cut 3 x 3 3/4 inch only left and inch of material on the front valance. I am not sure why the hitch needs to sit so low as there seems to be plenty of room to have it move up if it was redesigned. I paid the extra money for the CURT due to the ground clearance comments but it is hard to believe that anyone would design a hitch that sits any lower.
by: Chuck01/26/2024
Fit was great, installation went fairly smooth. I did drill and add 2 more grade 8 bolts, one on each side where an existing hole was in the frame. I felt that 4 bolts wasn't enough, possibly overkill, but rather safe than sorry. Very pleased with its performance. I use it for a snow blade. Works great!
by: Joseph 10/09/2022
FordF-150
Great product. Fit my F150 perfectly. I use the front hitch to push my boat and trailer in tight quarters on my property.
Joseph
10/10/2023
Perfect fit. Had it professionally installed for under $200. Unobtrusive in the front of my F150. Great for maneuvering my 25 ft centerconsole boat trailer in tight space on my yard. Highly recommended.
by: James05/18/2022
FordF-150
Relatively easy to install. It took me a couple of hours but I move extremely slow anyways. We bought this to mount a bike rack on the front of my F-150 and it has worked out perfectly.
by: Jc04/23/2022
We traveled 11,087 miles pulling our travel trailer and using this receiver on the front of our truck to haul our ebikes, last summer. 11,087 miles and no issues what so ever!
by: Rick J07/23/2017
After trial fitting to locate correct frame holes with the use of my motorcycle jack, which was invaluable. The fishing of the bolt wire was the most trying. All in all it took me a couple hours to install. The jack was the key to the install. Happy with the result.
by: Bryan12/09/2020
Perfect fit. All parts are easy with mechanical knowledge. Extremely happy with the product. Only thing I didn’t like was cutting the air dam for receiver to stick through. Overall very satisfied!!!
by: Joe01/07/2018
2013 Jeep Wrangler
Better than a snowblower!! Made very well, had it put together and mounted in a couple hours. Used it for two small snowfalls and it worked as expected. Great customer service from etrailer!
by: Allen 11/05/2023
2016 FordF-150
I'm enjoying my hitch I'm learning how to move my trailer from the front instead of from the back
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- Is it Okay to Back Drag Snow with the 84" Wide SnowBear Personal Snowplow for 2" Hitches
- Yes, I spoke with my contact at SnowBear and they confirmed that you can back drag with the Personal Snowplow for 2" Hitches # SB324-081. It won't perform nearly as well, but it can be used for this application.
If you don't already have a front mount hitch receiver on your vehicle just let me know the year/make/model and I can make a recommendation for you!
view full answer... - Snowbear Plow Receiver Hitch vs Custom Mount
- The biggest difference I have seen between the two style is in the amount of play they have side to side. While it isn't a ton there is more play in the single connection point than what you will get out of the custom frame bracket types. We carry both types here but given the choice I would go with the custom bracket version. If you plan on moving it from one vehicle to another from time to time then the hitch mount is the way to go for ease of use.
There is a great option with custom
view full answer... - Do You Have a Wiring Diagram for the Snowbear Personal Snow Plow # SB324-081?
- I went ahead and attached the wiring diagram for the 84-Inch Wide Snowbear Personal Snow Plow # SB324-081. If you need assistance with reading voltage when customizing your switch, I recommend using a circuit tester like the # PTW2993.
view full answer... - Wiring for SnowBear Personal Snow Plow
- According to the control box wiring diagram (see attached) 2 of the wires for the SnowBear Personal Snowplow for 2" Hitches # SB324-081 go to the electric winch and 2 of them go to the battery. The only other thing that you might have is a switch for light accessories but the black wires for that setup go to ground.
If none of this matches what you have then go ahead and send me a photo and/or a part number for the box you are looking at and I can see if there is anything else I can find out.
view full answer... - Front Mount Trailer Hitch for 2001 Ford F-150 for SnowBear Snowplow
- I have good news all around because there are front-mounted trailer hitches that fit both your 2001 GMC Yukon 1500 and 2001 Ford F-150, and your SnowBear Personal Snowplow for 2" Hitches # SB324-081 will fit on both trucks.
- 2001 Ford F-150 Front Mount Hitch: Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65025
Both of these hitches will work great and allow you to mount your snowplow.
view full answer... - Recommended Snow Plow for a 2017 Nissan Titan XD
- As long as your front mount hitch receiver on your 2017 Nissan Titan XD was between 7 to 13 inches from the ground that the Personal Snowplow # SB324-081 that you referenced will fit. My contact at SnowBear confirmed this. The photo you are referring to is just a generic photo from the manufacturer.
We also supply accessories for the SnowBear Snowplow like the Caster Kit # SB324-126 which allows you to wheel the snowplow when bringing it out of storage or putting it away into storage.
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitches for 2007 Jeep Wrangler and 2011 Ford Escape for Snowplow
- We have front hitches that will fit your 2007 Jeep Wrangler, like the recommended Draw-Tite # 65069, but these are designed to fit with the standard factory bumper. Since you have an aftermarket bumper you will need to check out the linked installation instructions to try to determine if this will fit with your bumper or not. If it won't then the only way for you to get a front mount hitch on your Wrangler is to have one fabricated.
According to SnowBear the max height a hitch receiver
view full answer... - Snow Bear Plow Recommendation for Fitting 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
- In order to use a Snowbear plow on the front of a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo you'll need to use the one that installs with a front hitch. So for the front hitch you'd need the part # C31048 and then for the plow you'd want the part # SB324-081.
view full answer... - Will Snowbear Plow part # SB324-081 Fit Well on 2014 Ford F-150
- With the Curt hitch part # C31068 installed on your 2014 Ford F-150 the Snowbear Plow part # SB324-081 that you referenced would fit and work well without any adverse effects on the truck.
view full answer... - Plow Recommendation for 2002 Chevy Avalanche with Front Hitch
- For a hitch mounted plow for the type of application you mentioned I really like the K2 # K2AVAL8219. It's 82 inches wide and 19 inches tall that uses a winch motor to raise and lower. It also comes with a wireless remote to make operation and install easy.
view full answer... - Can SnowBear Plow be Used with 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- With a front hitch installed on your 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee like the Curt # C31048 you can use a SnowBear plow like the part # SB324-081 that you referenced which was designed to attach to 2 inch hitches.
view full answer... - Front Hitch for 2006 Jeep Commander to Mount SnowBear Personal Snowplow
- Since the SnowBear Personal Snowplow part # SB324-081 is designed to attach to a front hitch what you'll need is a front hitch designed to fit your 2006 Jeep Commander like the Curt # C31056 and you'd be set.
view full answer... - Solution for SnowBear Snow Plow that Wobbles When Raised Up While Traveling
- I spoke with SnowBear about the issue you described and they said it sounds like you aren't using the safety chain that came with the plow which was designed for removing the play you are describing. There's more info on it on pages 13 and 14 in the manual of the plow. Secondly, vehicles with plows connected should NOT travel on roadways without the safety chain installed, as this may result in serious damage to the roadway, plow and vehicle and may cause serious injury to the operator.
view full answer... - Does Snowbear Plow Come With Front Mounted Hitch?
- The SnowBear Personal Snowplow, # SB324-081, does not come with a front-mounted hitch, but there is an option available for your 2017 Jeep Wrangler. I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 31432, which is a two-inch hitch that bolts on and is a is custom-fit for Wranglers.
The SnowBear offers accessories which are designed to make things easier on you, such as the Lighting Kit, # SB324-127, which mounts to the frame of the plow and simply wires to your Jeep's battery.
view full answer... - Recommended Front Hitch Receiver for 2021 Ford F-150
- Yes, the Curt # C31083 Front Mount Hitch is a confirmed fit for your 2021 Ford F-150 truck.
Not only will this make boat ramp launching and recovery easier and maneuvering travel trailers into tight spots, but you can also add accessories like a Curt # C18065 bike rack for 5 bikes. For specific items just email me back.
Also, to keep grit, grime, road salt and bugs from jamming in there when not in use grap an etrailer # 22282 rubber hitch cover.
view full answer... - Recommended Snow Plow Package for 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum
- Shame to hear about your Land Cruiser; those were awesome trucks! But nonetheless we've got a solution for you. You can put a snow plow on the front of your 2018 Ford Expedition and we've got some packages that will work perfectly for you.
You'll want to start with a front mounted hitch like the Curt # C31083, which will allow you to mount the plow on your vehicle. This hitch will allow you to use pretty much any plow that is mounted on a front hitch.
For the plow I recommend using
view full answer... - Curt or Draw Tite Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Ford F-150
- The Draw Tite front hitch part # 65067 and the Curt # C31083 that you referenced both fit your 2020 Ford F-150 and are very similar designs with the same weight capacities. I've spoken with our installers several times and they've told me that they seem to have the best luck with the Curt hitches in terms of quality control and powder-coat thickness/quality so I would go with the Curt if I were you.
view full answer... - Curt Front Hitch Fitment on 2021 Ford F-150
- From the picture you sent in it looks like your 2021 Ford F-150 has the holes required to install the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # C31083 just fine. Sometimes there might be some other holes present in the frame but as long as what you need is present then you're good to go!
view full answer... - Which Front Hitch Fits 2018 Ford F-150
- The Curt front hitch part # C31083 and the Draw Tite # 65067 that fit your 2018 Ford F-150 both provide about the same ground clearance but the Draw Tite does sit maybe 1/2 inch higher so it would be what I would recommend if max ground clearance was what you were after.
I attached a picture of this installed and you can see that it basically does not reduce ground clearance as it will sit right at the same height as the air dam.
view full answer... - How Will Curt Front Mount Hitch C31083 Affect Ground Clearance On 2020 Ford F-150
- The Curt Front Mount Hitch # C31083 for your 2020 Ford F-150 actually won't affect the truck's ground clearance at all. This is because the 2" receiver will protrude right through the bottom of the air dam, maintaining the F-150's existing ground clearance dimension. I have attached an image below so you can see exactly what I mean.
This hitch features a 500 pound vertical load limit and a 9,000 pound line pull rating. I have attached the written install manual that you can look through
view full answer... - Front Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Ford F-150 Platinum
- The only front hitches we offer for your 2015 Ford F-150 are the ones like the Curt Hitch part # C31083 that you referenced that come out below the bumper.
This hitch would work well for you though.
view full answer... - Front Hitch Mounted Receiver Hitch For a Residential Snow Plow On a 2018 Ford F-150
- When attaching the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31083 on your 2018 Ford F-150 you do not need to have a leveling kit, but I do recommend some Coil SumoSprings Custom Helper Springs # CSS-1094F to help support the extra weight that will be on the front of your F-150. These will help support your suspension and cushion bumps better as you plow.
The SnowBear Proshovel Snowplow # SB324-140 is the plow that I recommend for you. It can be operated from either the in cab remote
view full answer... - Which Front Trailer Hitch Offers Best Ground Clearance for 2016 Ford F-150 Including Eco Boost
- The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31083 offers the most amount of ground clearance for a 2016 Ford F-150 (All Models Including Eco Boost) so this is what I recommend.
view full answer... - Recommended Front Mount Hitch and Scooter Carrier for a 2019 Ford F-150
- In order to carry a gas scooter on the front of a 2019 Ford F-150 you'll need to start with a front mount hitch, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C31083 is a great option. Then, in order to secure the scooter I recommend using the etrailer Motorcycle Carrier part # e98873 which is an all around great affordable option which can be adapted to fit any scooter.
view full answer... - Fit of # 31083 for Platinum MAX Trim Level of 2021 Ford Expedition
- We do show the # C31083 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver as a confirmed fit for the 2021 Ford Expedition, all trim levels. I checked with our fit guide team, they complete the actual installs for verification as well as researching vehicles during model year change-overs to see if there have been any significant changes that would affect the fits of products. With the 2021 Ford Expedition, the changes were mostly interior and electronic features and did not affect the frame or the
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Holes Not Aligned on Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch on 2015 Ford F-150
- It sounds like the # C31083 hitch is slightly bent. This is typically the case when the holes are not lining up correctly during installation. Since the brackets are made from mild steel, the mounting brackets may flex during shipping.
Make sure to inspect your hitch for any cracks or chipped paint which may indicate that if flexed enough to be unsafe. Assuming you don't see any signs of this your hitch can be flexed back. Using something like a table vise you will be able to flex the
view full answer... - Snow Plow Recommendation for 2018 Ford F-150
- If you are concerned at all about truck frame stress from a front hitch install I would recommend you go with a plow setup that does not use a front hitch and instead uses a set of frame brackets. For that the SnowBear Mount Kit part # SB397-132 would be the mount you'd want and then for a plow you'd want the SnowBear Winter Wolf Part # SB324-167 and you'd be set. On a totally different vehicle we once saw a front hitch break when using a snow plow so I'd rather recommend a setup that uses
view full answer... - Which Front Hitch for 2016 Ford F-150 Sits Lower to Ground Curt or Draw Tite
- The Draw Tite part # 65067 will sit lower to the ground than the Curt hitch part # C31083 which is also a fit for your 2016 Ford F-150. The Draw Tite requires you to notch a couple inches out of the bottom of the air dam up front, but the Curt requires you to cut a hole a bit higher for the hitch to fit through.
In the picture I attached the Draw Tite is on the left and the Curt on the right.
view full answer... - Recommended Front Mounted Hitch for a 2017 Ford F-150
- For your 2017 Ford F-150 you can use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C31083 for a front mount hitch. This hitch has a 2" receiver opening, a 500 lb vertical load rating, and a max capacity of 5,000 lbs. This hitch will also come with all the hardware and instructions needed for install.
view full answer... - Plow Recommendation For A 2017 Ford F-150 Platinum Eco Boost
- The Detail K2 SnowBear Snowplow for 2" Hitches # SB324-081 is a solid setup with a great track record of use with our customers. Combined with a 2" front hitch like the # C31083, this system will do a great job with your 2017 Ford F-150.
The hand held remote makes operation simple and includes with a manual switch for backup. Rotating the angle of your plow is easy with a lever handle in the center of the unit.
view full answer... - Why Wouldn't Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch C31083 Not Fit On A 2020 Ford F-150 Platinum?
- I am sorry to hear that the shop you went to said the Curt Front Mount Hitch # C31083 will not fit your 2020 Ford F-150 Platinum.
Would you happen to know if your truck has the automatic deploying air dam? That is currently the only exclusion that would cause the # C31083 not to fit.
If your truck does have the automatic deploying air dam then you will need to use the Draw-Tite Front Mount Hitch # 65067 which my contact at Draw-Tite confirmed will fit, but you will need to trim the
view full answer... - Recommended Front Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2017 Ford F-150
- Unfortunately your Curt hitch from your 2010 Ford F-150 is not a fit for your 2017 model. I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # C31083 which is a confirmed fit for 2015-2018 model years of the Ford F-150.
view full answer... - Recommended Front Mount Receiver for 2020 Ford F-150 XLT
- For your 2020 Ford F-150 XLT the best front mount hitch is the Curt # C31083 because it's going to sit just a tad higher than the Draw-Tite alternative for better ground clearance. The 2" receiver for the Curt hitch will actually protrude through the lower bumper fascia on the truck, so it actually won't affect the F-150's ground clearance at all (see attached image).
This heavy-duty hitch features a 9,000 pound line pull capacity and a 500 pound vertical load limit. I have attached
view full answer... - Will a Front Mounted Hitch Work with My 2016 Ford F-150 With a Lift Kit?
- A lift kit should not affect the installation of the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # C31083 on your 2016 Ford F-150 as long as the lift kit components do not cover the hitch attachment points. I've included the instructions for this hitch so that you can verify that the attachment points are not covered prior to ordering.
What may be affected by your lift kit is the accessories you mount on your front hitch. A winch like # SW1595200 should not be an affected, but some other front-mounted
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Mark
12/1/2023
Works great. I usually use it for my Kuat bike rack but occasionally put an aluminum motorcycle carrier with a 250lb KTM on it. The motorcycle carrier has a steel frame underneath so you have to be careful on steep s to a road so it doesn’t scrape.