Front Mount Hitch for 2018 GMC Sierra 2500

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Is there a front mount hitch that fits 2018 sierra 2500?

asked by: Eddie

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There is a front mounted hitch that fits your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500, the Curt # C31071. It has a 2" receiver opening, a line pull rating of 9,000 lbs and a vertical load limit of 500 lbs. I've left a link to a video install of this hitch for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Scott H.

9/7/2020

Is front facia trimming required when installing hitch on a 2018 GMC Sierra?

Jon G.

9/10/2020

No, you shouldn't have to cut into your front fascia at all.

Answer 1

When the Curt front hitch part #C31071 is installed on your 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500HD the ground clearance will be 7-7/8 inches.

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Answer 2

We do have a front mounted receiver option that would work for your truck, but the Draw-Tite #65078 isn't a good fit for the Denali trim. The Denali front clip is different than the other trim levels, and in order to install the hitch major…

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Answer 3

I have a better and less expensive solution than using the Titan hitch box extension you proposed. If you were to install a front mounted hitch like #65061 on the vehicle, you'd easily be able to carry the bikes. Yakima specifically states in the…

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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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