Hitch Recommendation for a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Without Factory Hitch

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will this fit a 2003 dodge ram without factory hitch?

asked by: Shannon

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If your 2003 Dodge Ram was built after 11/1/02 then yes, the Draw Tite hitch part # 75151 will fit it. This information will be in the door jamb with the other build info.

Otherwise for a similar hitch you would want the part # 75135.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

For trailer wiring you would wand the part # 119178KIT.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I checked with Curt and the part #13326 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 without factory hitch that was built before November of 2002. I attached an install video for this hitch on a similar 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 for…

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Answer 2

Yes, if the build date on your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT was before 11/2002 (see door jamb sticker) then the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #13326 will replace the factory trailer hitch which is held in with four bolts. I confirmed this with Curt for…

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If your truck was made in October of 2002, then you will need to look at the hitches for that build date, see link. You can use #13326 as long as the truck does not already have the factory hitch. I have included links to the instructions and a link…

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, #75662, will not fit your Ram because it was made in 8/2002. The hitch you need is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, #75135. It is designed for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s that were made prior to 11/2002. I have…

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Answer 5

I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Curt hitch part #13326 and took the requested measurement for you. The distance between the mounting holes is 8 inches from center of hole to center of hole. Check out the image I made for you showing these…

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Answer 6

The build dates do not apply to the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, only to the 2003 models. For your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 I have linked all of the trailer hitches that fit. The Curt trailer hitch that you referenced, #13326, will fit your Ram. If you plan on…

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Answer 7

I reached out to the hitch manufacturers regarding your situation and was told that for your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 with an 8' bed and production date of 03/2002 there is not a Class V hitch that will fit, nor is there a Class IV hitch. The Curt…

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Answer 8

The bolt hole spacing on #75135 is 12-1/2 inches. This hitch receiver is designed to fit the Dodge Ram 1500, model years 2002 and 2003 without the factory hitch built before November 1, 2002.

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Answer 9

Thank you for the photo; due to the beam that hangs there isn't going to be a way for discontinued hitch 13320 to install properly on your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 because the beam will interfere. Instead you can use the Draw-Tite hitch #75135 which…

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Answer 10

Yes, both the Curt trailer hitches you will fit your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 regardless of the bed size. The determining factor has more to do with the date that your truck was built: - Curt Hitch #13326 (models built before 11/01/02) - Curt Hitch #13333…

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Answer 11

I do have a great option for you, however the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75090 that you referenced will not fit your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. This particular hitch is designed to fit certain model years of the Dodge Van and it won't…

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Answer 12

The build dates do not apply to the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, only to the 2003 models. For your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 I have linked all of the trailer hitches that fit. The Curt trailer hitch that you referenced, #13326 , will fit your Ram. This hitch will…

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