Will the Curt Hitch 13326 Replace the OEM Hitch On a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT

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Wondering if this will replace the existing oem hitch that came on my 02 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT. Mine is currently held on by 4 bolts.

asked by: Joseph

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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 you. If you have a build date after 11/2002 then you will need to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13361 instead as you technically have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT style undercarriage.

The above two options both come with the hardware and install instructions that you will need and they also both have a lifetime warranty.

expert reply by: Conner L

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9/15/2024

Dear John, Appreciate your time. I have a 03 ram 1500 with the factory style undercarriage but it was gauled together. I decided to grind the hitch part of the assembly off, which I did successfully and have it grinded down smooth. Will the Curt 13326 fit this? Aforementioned, the tube portion is still there and in excellent shape but could not remove it

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Answer 1

The build dates do not apply to the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, only to the 2003 models. For your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 I have linked all of the trailer hitches that fit. The Curt trailer hitch that you referenced, #13326, will fit your Ram. If you plan on…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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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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

I do have a great option for you, however the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75090 that you referenced will not fit your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. This particular hitch is designed to fit certain model years of the Dodge Van and it won't…

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Answer 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

The build dates do not apply to the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, only to the 2003 models. For your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 I have linked all of the trailer hitches that fit. The Curt trailer hitch that you referenced, #13326 , will fit your Ram. This hitch will…

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Answer 12

The Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, #75662, will not fit your Ram because it was made in 8/2002. The hitch you need is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, #75135. It is designed for 2003 Dodge Ram 1500s that were made prior to 11/2002. I have…

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