Recommendation To Replace Damaged Factory Hitch on 2012 Ram 2500  

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I am sorry to hear about your recent accident!

To replace the factory hitch I recommend taking a look at the Curt Class V Trailer Hitch # C15409 that will line right up to existing holes in the Ram's frame rails for a no-drill installation and is made right here in the USA. It will provide you with a 2 inch receiver and it features a 17,000 pound towing weight capacity. I have attached an installation video and the written instructions that you can use for reference.

A 2-1/2 inch hitch will indeed feature a higher capacity but it's really not necessary for your Ram as the above 2 inch receiver probably already exceeds the truck's towing capacity. Also assuming the factory hitch on your Ram was a 2 inch model sticking with this size allows you to use accessories you already have without having to add a reducer sleeve or other adapter.

Before removing the existing hitch and installing a new one I do recommend taking your truck up to a local shop to make sure nothing else was damaged on the frame. You will need to make sure that the truck is still capable of handling the weight of a trailer with a new hitch mounted and that nothing else needs to be repaired.

expert reply by: Chris R

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