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1995 - 2002 Dodge Ram 2500
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1994 - 2002 Dodge Ram 2500
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1995 - 2002 Dodge Ram 3500
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1994 - 2002 Dodge Ram 3500
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Includes mounting brackets only (gooseneck hitch sold separately)
Capacity limited to lowest-rated towing component
Includes mounting brackets only (gooseneck hitch sold separately)
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts)
Color: Black
Finish: A-COAT
Installation Time Exact (Minutes): 0
Choosing the right gooseneck hitch is only half the battle in preparing your pickup truck for towing a gooseneck trailer. CURT gooseneck hitches are a premium option in the heavy-duty towing industry, but they are only one of the members in the heavyweight tag team that is CURT gooseneck towing. While a gooseneck hitch gets all the glory above the floor of your truck bed, gooseneck installation brackets provide sure footing and a solid foundation for that oversized gooseneck trailer. Gooseneck installation brackets work by bolting onto the frame of your truck, typically using pre-existing holes. With a set of brackets firmly bolted on, a gooseneck hitch is able to be attached and is given the strength it needs to manage the massive amount of weight of a gooseneck trailer. With so many gooseneck hitch options available from CURT, we wanted to make sure we offered the gooseneck installation products needed to give you a complete towing package. Our installation brackets fit multiple vehicles and hitch heads. This particular set of over-bed gooseneck installation brackets is designed to fit multiple CURT gooseneck hitches and provide a custom fit on certain years of the Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 or 3500 (see application info to verify fitment). It has a maximum weight capacity of 30,000 lbs., includes grade-8 mounting hardware for a complete installation and features laser-cut construction for a precise fit.
CURT offers a variety of high-quality trailer hitches and accessories for select vehicle models. Find the perfect fit for your towing needs at TowUniverse.
CURT, a Lippert brand, offers a complete line of towing products and is the leading manufacturer of custom-fit trailer hitches. We offer the broadest selection of custom-fit hitches, and each one is designed, welded, and coated in Wisconsin.
CURT is also a leader in flat towing products, as well as 5th wheel, gooseneck, and weight distribution hitches, ball mounts, electrical components, cargo solutions, and other towing accessories.
For everything from passenger cars and vans to full-size pickups and SUVs, CURT is 'The First Name in Towing Products®.'
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| Year | Make & Model | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 - 2001 | Dodge Ram 1500 | — | Drilling Required Installation Time - |
| 1995 - 2002 | Dodge Ram 2500 | Extended Cab Pickup | Drilling Required Installation Time - |
| 1994 - 2002 | Dodge Ram 2500 | Standard Cab Pickup · 2-Door | Drilling Required Installation Time - |
| 1995 - 2002 | Dodge Ram 3500 | Extended Cab Pickup | Drilling Required Installation Time - |
| 1994 - 2002 | Dodge Ram 3500 | Standard Cab Pickup · 2-Door | Drilling Required Installation Time - |
The CURT 61509 Over-Bed Gooseneck Installation Brackets, Fits Select Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 (Part #BKDK61509) fits 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 models. The 2002 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The CURT 61509 Over-Bed Gooseneck Installation Brackets, Fits Select Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 (Part #BKDK61509) fits the following vehicles: 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500; 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500; 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the CURT 61509 Over-Bed Gooseneck Installation Brackets, Fits Select Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 (Part #BKDK61509) is designed to fit the 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500.
The CURT 61509 Over-Bed Gooseneck Installation Brackets, Fits Select Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500 (Part #BKDK61509) Drilling is required for installation. Typical installation time is . Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, the Curt 61509 is designed for 1994–2001 Dodge Ram 1500 (all configurations). It is also compatible with 1994–2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 (all configurations). The kit has a 30,000 lbs GTW (Gross Towing Weight) capacity.
No. The Curt 61509 is designed only for 1994–2001 Dodge Ram 1500 and 1994–2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500. It is not listed as compatible with 2003 and newer models.
The Curt 61509 has a 30,000 lbs GTW (Gross Towing Weight) capacity.
You will need a torque wrench, a sabre saw, a 21/32" drill bit, an 1/8" drill bit, and a tape measure. A drill is also required. The manual does not specify whether a lift or additional personnel are needed.
The kit includes: 2 crossarm assemblies (CM-C509-WA), 2 side plates (CM-C509-SP), 1 tube spacer (CM-TS), 4 HHCS 9/16-12 UNC bolts (10-10489), 8 flat washers 9/16" (30-00200), 4 lock washers 9/16" (30-00194), 4 hex nuts 9/16-12 UNC (20-00179), 12 U-shape spacers (CM-SP27), and 4 serrated flange nuts 5/8-11 UNC (20-00063). The 61052 Folding Hitch is installed as part of the assembly but the manual does not confirm whether it is included in the kit or purchased separately.
The manual does not explicitly state whether the truck bed must be removed. The cross members are installed from under the truck bed by angling them up from behind the differential, and drilling occurs through the truck bed floor. Consult the manufacturer or an experienced installer to determine whether bed removal is necessary for your specific truck configuration.
The manual does not mention battery disconnection. However, you must inspect for fuel lines and brake lines before drilling (step 6), so consult the manufacturer or a qualified technician if you are unsure about electrical or fuel system safety.
Yes. Drilling is required in multiple steps: pilot holes are drilled through the truck bed (step 5), an 1/8" pilot hole is drilled through the cutting template (step 6), and 21/32" holes are drilled through the truck bed and into the cross arms (step 8). The truck bed floor is also permanently cut using a sabre saw (step 7).
Three hole sizes are drilled: 1/8" pilot holes through the cutting template (step 6), 21/32" holes through the truck bed and into the cross arms (step 8), and pilot holes through the truck bed using the cross arms as a guide (step 5). The manual does not specify the size of the pilot holes in step 5.
Yes. Step 6 explicitly requires you to check for fuel lines, brake lines, and other components before drilling the 1/8" pilot hole through section B of the cutting template. This is a critical safety step.
Install the cross members up onto the frame rails from under the truck bed by angling them up from behind the differential, over the driveshaft and exhaust. The prepunched holes must face upward toward the pickup bed, and the vertical legs must face toward each other. The rear cross member must be positioned approximately 3" to 6" in front of the rear axle.
1. Install cross members onto frame rails from under the truck bed. 2. Place driver side mount plate on the 5/8" welded studs and finger-tighten 5/8" flange nuts; repeat for passenger side. 3. Align lower two holes in side mount plates with frame holes and secure with 9/16" bolts, flat washers, and flange nuts; repeat for passenger side. 4. Verify cross members and mounting plates are in proper location. 5. Use spacer to space cross arms and drill pilot holes through six holes in cross arms and truck bed. 6. Place cutting template, align pilot holes with letter A, and drill 1/8" pilot hole through section B (check for fuel/brake lines first). 7. Use sabre saw to cut out section C. 8. Install 61052 Folding Hitch and drill 21/32" holes. 9. Assemble folding hitch with six 5/8" carriage bolts and flange nuts, torque to 210 lb-ft, and install spacers. 10. Torque cross members to frame mounting plates (210 lb-ft) and frame mounting plates to frame (130 lb-ft for 9/16" hardware).
Finger-tighten only when first installing the 5/8" flange nuts that secure the cross members to the side mount plates (step 2). Do not fully tighten until after the sub kit is installed and verified in position (step 4). All final torque specifications are applied in steps 9 and 10.
Two types of spacers are used: a .706 DIA. tube spacer (CM-TS) is used to evenly space the cross arms before drilling (step 5). Twelve .188 x 1.00 x 2.00" U-shape spacers (CM-SP27) are installed between the bottom of the truck bed and the top of the cross members before final tightening (step 9) to prevent cosmetic damage to the truck bed floor.
The six 5/8" carriage bolts that assemble the folding hitch (61052) to the cross members must be torqued to 210 lb-ft using a torque wrench (step 9).
The cross members must be secured to the frame mounting plates using 210 lb-ft of torque (step 10).
The frame mounting plates must be secured to the frame using 130 lb-ft of torque for the 9/16" hardware (step 10).
The cross members have 5/8" welded studs extending from both ends (step 2).
9/16" bolts (HHCS, 9/16-12 UNC, 1-3/4", Grade 8) are used with flat washers and flange nuts to secure the lower two holes in the side mount plates to the existing frame holes (step 3). These are torqued to 130 lb-ft (step 10).
Periodically check the receiver hitch to ensure that all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound. The manual does not specify a maintenance interval or additional maintenance procedures.
Curt Manufacturing warrants the product to be free of defects in material and/or workmanship at the time of retail purchase by the original purchaser. If defective, Curt may repair or replace the product at their option when returned prepaid with proof of purchase. Alteration, misuse, or improper installation voids the warranty. Curt's liability is limited to repair or replacement and excludes incidental or consequential loss or damage.
The Curt 61509 fits 1994–2001 Dodge Ram 1500 (all) and 1994–2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 (all). It is not compatible with 2003 and newer models.
30,000 lbs GTW (Gross Towing Weight).
Yes. The installation requires drilling pilot holes through the truck bed, drilling 1/8" holes through a cutting template, and drilling 21/32" holes through the truck bed and cross arms. A sabre saw is also used to cut out a section of the truck bed floor.
Yes. You must check for fuel lines, brake lines, and other components before drilling the 1/8" pilot hole through the cutting template (step 6).
Folding hitch carriage bolts: 210 lb-ft. Cross members to frame mounting plates: 210 lb-ft. Frame mounting plates to frame (9/16" hardware): 130 lb-ft.
Periodically check all fasteners to ensure they are tight and verify that all structural components are sound.
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