Will Self-Tapping Screws in 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 Curt Hitch Receiver Weaken Hitch

Updated 01/16/2023 | Published 01/14/2023

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"

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$313.44

Curt No-Drill Bracket for 6-Way or 7-Way Round Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket - Long

(300)

$30.83

Hopkins Universal Mounting Bracket for 7-Way and 6-Way Trailer Connectors

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$10.85

Question:

Might be a dumb question…I didn’t want to mount my wiring/trailer lights/brake connector bracket to the truck bumper so I use the provided self taps and screwed into the receiver. Will this weaken it or void the warranty? Thanks!

asked by: Jed

Helpful Expert Reply:

Putting self-tapping screws into the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15312 for your 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 won't weaken it but I can't speak to the warranty part. I would think that something that small would be a non-issue unless for some reason your modification was a bit extreme and actually damaged the integrity of the hitch itself.

With all of that being said, the good news is that you can use the Curt No-Drill Bracket # C57202 and Hopkins Mounting Bracket # HM48625 to avoid drilling into the frame at all! The Curt bracket uses a hose clamp that secures around the crosstube of the hitch and gives you an easy way to then mount the 7-Way next to your hitch receiver.

Attached is a video example of this with a 4-Way bracket for you to check out!

expert reply by: Jon G