Front Mount Hitch for a 1998 Ford F-150 That Retains Tow Hooks

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Do tow hooks have to be removed to use 65025 front hitch on 1998 F-150 4x4 ?

asked by: Jerry

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If you wish to retain the front tow hooks on your 1998 Ford F-150 then you are going to want to use the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31049, not the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 65025. The reason for this is that the Draw-Tite hitch installs between the two frame rails and a chance for interference with the tow hooks is possible whereas the Curt hitch installs underneath the frame rails and there is not a chance for interference. I have attached a photo that shows how the tow hooks are able to be reused with the Curt hitch.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Both the Curt front hitch #31038 and the Draw-Tite front hitch #65025 will have the receiver below the front fascia. There are no front mount hitches that exist any higher on the 2003 Ford F-150 4x4. I have included a picture showing where the…

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Answer 2

For your 2003 Ford F-150 4x4 the Draw Tite front hitch part #65025 is a confirmed fit so what I suspect is going on is that your hitch was bent in shipping which unfortunately isn't uncommon. What you can do is bend the hitch back using an open…

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Answer 3

For installation of front hitch #65025 for your 2001 Ford F-150 there are certain holes you will need to use depending on the vehicle. For 1999 and newer F-150 4x4s, Light Duty F-250 models, and Expedition models you would use the lower holes in the…

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #65025 is the correct fit for your 2001 Ford F-150. I do understand your confusion as this receiver does use multiple mounting holes for different model years and the instructions do not include photos…

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Answer 5

I really wish we had the chance to install that hitch, but at this time we haven't so we don't have any install videos for it. I did attach a video below that shows how the fish wire technique is used that should still be helpful.

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Answer 6

For your 2003 Ford F-150 4WD without tow hooks the only front hitch solution we offer that's confirmed as a fit is the Draw Tite part #65025 which will work well.

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

I spoke with my contact at Curt who said that your 2WD 1998 Ford F-150 doesn't come with the tow hooks which is why their front mount hitch #31049 will not fit. When I asked if the hitch could be installed if you purchased and installed the front…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at CURT regarding the front mount trailer hitch, #31049. He did not have any pictures he could send to me of the hitch installed. However, You can determine where the receiver will be based on some measurements. This trailer…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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