Do I Need to Trim Front Fascia or Drill When Installing Curt Front Hitch on 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4

Updated 08/09/2010 | Published 08/05/2010

Question:

Does the front fascia need trimmed to install the Curt front hitch. Also to mount on frame does it use existing empty holes or do you remove existing bolts. Thanks

asked by: Ron F

Expert Reply:

I checked the instruction guide for installation of the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 31374, to your 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. The guide says that trimming the front fascia is optional but not necessary. The front fascia will flex with part # 31374 installed on your 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4. No, you do not need to trim the front fascia to install the hitch receiver.

Yes, Part # 31374, uses existing empty holes in the frame to mount to but also requires the drilling of a 17/32 inch hole through the frame rail on both sides. The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #31374, comes with all new bolts and hardware to mount to your 2010 Dodge Ram 1500.

expert reply by: Reno H