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Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your Dodge Ram Pickup with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
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Front air dam will need to be trimmed or removed. No drilling required for installation
Complete Towing Package for 1999 Dodge Ram Pickup
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Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (52 Customer Reviews)
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.I finished installing my new front hitch a few weekends ago. All in all I'm very satisfied with the new hitch, primarily as it solved a long standing problem and the right price. The construction and fit of the hitch is excellent. It does take a bit more than an amateur to install however, so below are my comments with photos attached to help the next guy:
1.) Front bolt - The existing hole on the frame it too small to accept the new bolt. This needs to be drilled out (only with a 90 deg. Drill), or replace the existing bolts in the opposite direction...which is what I did, (photo 3).
2.) Middle bolt - The existing frame hole does not align with the hole on the hitch. You need to dry fit it and mark it and cut an approx. 1/2 - 5/8" chip out of the frame.
3.) Rear bolt - Rear bolt ends up with about a 1/4" gap between the frame and hitch. I shimmed the gap and torqued it snug. There's also no way to install the internal washer, without losing your sanity. I eliminated it and used a vise grip on the bolt end as I tighten the nut. Additionally, you have to remove the bumper kicker brace to install this rear bolt. Once the hitch is up, there is again no way to reinstall that kicker brace without disassembling the whole assembly at the bumper. My problem with that was that my existing bolt were old and rusty and probably won't come off or go back on easily. Instead, I fabricated an extension bracket and reassemble that kicker brace just above the new bolt (photo 2).
- Photo 1: Before install, after removing lower spoiler
- Photo 4: After install, before cutting and reinstalling lower spoiler
2001 2500 sport fit on the frame was perfect with no drilling. Had to notch the cover and metal support at the bottom but would rather that than hang to low.
Perfect fit for my truck and no install problems. I made another great decision on etrailer.com , thanks.
Product is excellent very built sturdy wise high quality it was delivered earlier than expected I'm going to mount it today but my winch on it I will update this later with pictures thank you very much
Thanks for the speed sending the front hitch for
my 1997 dodge ram
It only took you
2 days to get it here
and it took me 30 minutes
To install it.
Thank you Nicole R.
And here is a picture of it already on it
Fit was spot on, hardware was quality,
The paint still looks great, I have 10k winch that pins in when I need it
Chose this hitch over Draw Tite because I have a Steering Stabilizer plate where the Draw Tite mounts. Curt is good quality and fit but the most tedious hitch I've ever installed and I've done many. Curt video online was helpful. My frame had all the holes in places but the middle ones on both sides were to tight and needed to be drilled larger to allow the bolts attached to the fish wire to pass through. Center bolts and backers are difficult to line up and install. One got stuck and while removing it I lost the backing plate down the frame tube. Bumper bolts need to be removed or loosened and realigned after the hitch is installed. Working alone on the ground it took 2 1/2 hrs to install with some frustration. My truck is a 1999, 3500 4x4 Florida vehicle with NO SEIZED BOLTS, thank God, because 8 had to be removed or loosened. I would have preferred and would have purchased the Draw Tite if not for my special situation but I'm very happy the Curt was available.
It's a great fit also loved the fish wire it made installation easy.
Priced below MSRP with free shipping. Quality construction, fit well with minor enlarging of frame holes. Corner braces to front bumper would not fit over the hitch, braces were cut and welded 3/4" shorter and all was well. Install took the better part of 3 hours laying on my back in the carport. I bought this to sometimes mount a Warn winch, and move trailers around the yard.
I must Highly Recommend etrailer for any Truck or Trailer Hitch Parts that You may ever need. I had to replace a Front Hitch Receiver for My 1997 Dodge Ram Pick Up (Snow Plow Attachment). They not only had the "Lowest" Base Price for the Product over any other On-Line Parts Dealer, but I was also able to obtain "Free Shipping", which was being offered that day. The Combined Savings was $70.00! The Parts Ordering Department was "Extremely Helpful", to not only confirm that I was ordering the correct part, but that it would be shipped the following day! It arrived in a very timely manner & in Perfect Shape. I thank etrailer so very much for their Fantastic Customer Service & for the Cost Savings on this Item.
Have a Blessed Day! Michael T.
Easy to install in my driveway. I watched a YouTube video for tips to make the install go easy. Etrailer is great to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again
Great product, very high quality in fit and finish. Directions could have been a bit more informative. I realized that I should have lined up the back bumper bracket while installing the back bolt as you can't move the bracket into place after the bolt is through. A note on the directions would have saved me a little time and frustration.
Overall an easy installation and a nice product.
Thanks,
John
Easy install,even on a salty truck.
Great product. Which I've used many times to no fault or flaw in any way. Very pleased
Fit real good. Didn’t drill the holes for the third bolt hole that was not drilled. Real happy the way it fit. Took about 3 1/2 hrs. to install. Helped to jack up front end but not necessary. Also put rear hitch on 2013 CR-V that fit perfect too.
I received the hitch this afternoon, which is one day ahead of schedule. I will attempt to install the hitch tomorrow.
All the necessary parts are in the box.
Too early for additional information as I have yet to install the hitch.
The install was straight forward, but I was glad I had a friend to help. Hitch is well made. I am a happy customer.
Jay M.
6/12/2014
All still working just fine. Used the cargo carrier and deadbolt locks this past week.
Great product and fast delivery
Kenneth
3/12/2019
Did not fit bc I have sport model
Mike L.
3/12/2019
Choose this product due to the fact that it works with steering stabilizer i have installed on my truck. I was happy about that. I did have a small inteference with the bumper probably due to an accident. The instructions could have been better but overall happy with the product.
Install was easy. The chain hooks were a little on the cheap side. Everything said and done, happy with the purchase.
Always fast shipping. Hitch fit great. Instructions could be better. Also free shipping & great price as always.
front mount for my 1995 dodge 3500 fit perfect pretty easy to put on best buy ive made in a long time 100%happy thank you gary casey
Does not fit a 2001 dodge ram 2500 5.9l diesel not even close what a waist of time. You need to pick it up ....would like to have one that fit...but u dont have it
Fit like a glove. Very satisfied with etrailer. Will definitely do business with again.
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David
12/10/2021
working in three directions. First as a receiver, second as a winch holder, third as a boat carrier over the cab.