Receiver Orientation of Curt Front Receiver Part # 31049 for 1998 Ford F-250

Published 05/12/2011

Question:

Where will the receiver be located on a 1998 ford f-250 pick-up? Will it be in the opening in the middle of the bumper or will it be below the bumper in the plastic shroud area. The picture of hitch shows it mounted with the receiver facing down but the directions shows the receiver facing up.

asked by: Jack P

Expert Reply:

The orientation of the hitch that is shown in the instructions is the correct one. The receiver mounting flanges attach to the bottom of the frame. I will have our photo changed to show the correct orientation.

The folks at Curt did not have any photos of this particular receiver installed on a vehicle, so I cannot say with any certainty where the receiver opening will be in relation to the bumper. I was told that the top of the receiver opening is 9.66 inches above the mounting flange. Measuring upward 9.66 inches from the bottom of the frame member will give you a pretty good idea of where the receiver would be once it is installed.

PLEASE NOTE: This receiver will fit the 1998 F-250 Light Duty 4x4 model ONLY.

expert reply by: Mike L