Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT

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Hello, Do you have a hitch that mounts behind the license plate for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 2wd?

asked by: Sean S

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We do not have any trailer hitch receivers that mount behind the license plate on your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, but we do have a couple that bolt directly underneath it attached to your bumper. We have the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75135 for vehicles built before November 1, 2002 and # 75151 for vehicle built after November 1, 2002. There was a switch to the fit in this model year.

I've attached a photo of the dimensions of the # 75135 so you can reference the installation instructions for proper fit. This will be a wider spread at the rear than the newer models if you can't determine your fit any other way.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #75151 fits 2005 Dodge Ram 1500's that do not have a factory hitch. The hitch mounts directly to the bumper. I have linked a picture that shows how this hitch installs along with the…

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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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Answer 3

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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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 5

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 6

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 7

We have one hitch solution for your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 but it will require your truck to not have a factory hitch on it. For that you would want the part #75135. The Curt hitch part #C14020 that you referenced does not fit the long bed truck…

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Answer 8

Dodge Rams that were built after November 1, 2002 for the 2003 model year have a different frame design. Which increased their tow capacity quite significantly. Because of that this hitch receivers available are designed with a GTW of 5000 pounds for…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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…

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Answer 12

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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