Front Hitch Receiver Compatibility With Stock Front Tow Hooks

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Chevrolet 3500 4x4 Duramax engine Work truck. Writing regarding the addition of a front receiver. Can the stock front tow hooks be kept on the truck with the addition of the receiver? Thanks

asked by: Philip

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For your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, I recommend the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65050. You will not need to remove the stock front tow hooks for this receiver to be installed. You can see from the video that they are still in tact and it will walk you through the complete installation of this hitch.

expert reply by: Jason S

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I have attached a picture of the CURT Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, #C31047, installed on a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The hitch does not install all the way below the air dam. The air dam will actually be removed and then reinstalled after hitch…

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Answer 2

The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C31047 is currently the only front receiver we carry for your 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. This receiver is rated for a tongue weight of up to 300lbs which should be more than enough for your fishing rods and…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 9

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Answer 10

Hey Donnie, I have great news we do have a front hitch that fits your 2004 Fleetwood Tioga with the Curt front hitch part #33055. This would work great for carrying a bike rack. What kind of bike racks do you have and do you have a bike rack…

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Hi Stan! The SnowBear Snowplow for 2" Hitches - 82" Wide x 19" Tall #K2AVAL8219 and Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #C31018 will definitely work on your 2013 Ford F-250 4x4. We actually have both of these…

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Answer 12

Hi Kathy, I do have an option for you with the Curt Reducer Sleeve #C49WQ, but there is no magnetic 2" to 1-1/4" reducer available. The above sleeve will go into your 2" reducer and will neck it down to the 1-1/4" receiver size so…

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