Does the Curt Hitch C96CR Sit Lower than the OEM Hitch on a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Published 10/02/2025
Question:
Does this receiver sit lower below the bumper than the oem receiver?
asked by: Spuhk
Expert Reply:
Yes, it does. We actually installed the Curt Hitch item # C96CR on a 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 and found from the ground to the top of the receiver tube is 20". That was on a base model Silverado with the factory wheels and tires so there may be some discrepancy if you've got a different package on your Silverado.
The Curt Hitch item # C96CR is custom fit for the 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500. It includes all hardware necessary to complete the installation. This is a class V hitch with a 2-1/2" receiver, that has a 20,000 lbs towing capacity and a maximum tongue weight of 2,700 lbs.
What kind of trailer are you pulling?
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V Commercial Duty - 2-1/2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class V
- 2700 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
- 20000 lbs WD GTW
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 2700 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Spuhk
10/2/2025
I'm pulling a 28' enclosed car trailer. Combined weight of trailer, car, and other contents is approximately 14,000 lbs. I'm just looking to upgrade the factory receiver for piece of mind, but I don't want to have to purchase new ball mounts, because the new receiver sits too much lower to achieve a level trailer ride.