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Jun 29, 2021 | 06:04 PM

pizzle

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Front receiver installation issues

Hey guys, I'm trying to install the Curt 31114 front hitch and the holes don't line up frame rails. Is my truck a total bent-dick?
Info: F-250 2000 PSD, 2WD, 6sp

Jun 29, 2021 | 06:22 PM

Just Strokin

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nope, just make the holes slightly lager

Jun 29, 2021 | 08:22 PM

SuperDutyScaler

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I've installed two of these curt hitches on the 99-04 super duty trucks. Holes lines up both times...

Jun 29, 2021 | 09:22 PM

nydiver

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Put a ratchet strap from one tow hook to the other and see if you can pull the horn just a bit to the passenger side to get those bolts in. opening the holes up would be a last resort

Jun 30, 2021 | 11:07 AM

pizzle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Just Strokin

nope, just make the holes slightly lager

Which? On the frame? I don't think I have anything with enough juice to bore out the hitch -- that thing is thick.

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Put a ratchet strap from one tow hook to the other and see if you can pull the horn just a bit to the passenger side to get those bolts in. opening the holes up would be a last resort

That's a really good idea I'll give it a shot. Just never thought I could bend the frame that much with just simple tools.

Jun 30, 2021 | 11:24 AM

nydiver

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Get one of those 2" wide over the road ratchets from tractor supply, the handle is much longer and stronger, you'll get some good leverage. You only have to move it, what? 1/4"?

Jun 30, 2021 | 12:00 PM

williamg4x4

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even a cable come along with a long handle probably move that very easily.

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Jul 1, 2021 | 04:50 PM

JackOHearts

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Good luck. Hope you get it attached.
I went w the Reese 65049.
Looks like they mount differently.
Looking forward to using it for a bike rack..

Jul 1, 2021 | 06:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nydiver

Put a ratchet strap from one tow hook to the other and see if you can pull the horn just a bit to the passenger side to get those bolts in. opening the holes up would be a last resort

I would do the ratchet strap. My 2008 frame horns needed to be spread out slightly after I made my custom front receiver. I wish i could have used a ratchet strap but needed to use a home made spreader to force them apart. They are not that hard to move.

Jul 2, 2021 | 01:07 PM

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lshort

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large tapered punch, drive it in until bolts will go in.

Jul 2, 2021 | 01:52 PM

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Make sure that any bolt on either side remains LOOSE untightened, until ALL bolts are inserted.

If one side is tightened first, then that would undermine the tolerances provided by the slotted holes in the hitch flange and frame horn.