Recommended Curt HD Bumper Pull Hitch for a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel Long Bed
Published 03/29/2023
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Im looking at upgrading my factory trailer hitch mount on my 1996 dodge ram 2500 diesel. I looked up on your site and I want one of the curt HD hitches that has the high tow rating I believe it was 2400lb tongue weight. There is 3 options that all appear to be the same. What one would you best recommend?
asked by: Alex B
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you have the 1996 Dodge Ram Pickup with an 8' bed and a standard or step bumper. With this being the case my recommendation is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15318 because of the design and how it installs.
The Curt hitch I recommended uses 4 bolts on either side and doesn't require drilling while the part # C15319 uses 3 bolts on either side and the part # C15300 requires drilling into the frame of your truck. More hardware and no drilling sounds like a win to me!
Check out the linked installation video of this hitch on a 19995 Dodge Ram to see what you'll be doing for the installation.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class V
- 2400 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- 17000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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