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Complete CURT Class 1 1-1/4" trailer hitch and 5-flat wiring kit (with 4-way to 5-way adapter for surge brakes) engineered for the 2006 - 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Excluding appearance package. Vehicle-specific fit, plug-and-play installation, all hardware and instructions included.
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However you define adventure -- whether it's climbing onto the back of a mountain bike, hunting from the top of a tree stand or camping with the family a long way from nowhere -- CURT class 1 hitches provide a light-duty towing receiver to help you Bring It. Each is made to fit a specific vehicle, providing easier installation, a better fit and optimal towing capacity. Custom class 1 trailer hitches are available for a variety of smaller vehicle types, including the compact car, crossover, minivan and small SUV. This particular class 1 hitch is designed to be a custom hitch for certain years of the Mazda MX-5 Miata (to verify vehicle compatibility, see the CURT application guide at curtmfg.com). Tested in accordance with SAE J684, it offers a weight carrying capacity of 2,000 lbs. GTW and 200 lbs. TW. It is equipped with 1-1/4" receiver tube opening to accept a ball mount shank or other hitch mount. This class 1 hitch also comes with all necessary mounting hardware. With its lightweight design and smaller receiver tube size, a class 1 hitch is especially useful for adding cargo space with a hitch-mounted bike rack or cargo carrier. They can also typically be used to tow small trailers such as a utility trailer, kayak trailer or teardrop camper (never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component; i.e. the vehicle, hitch, trailer, etc). Though CURT class 1 trailer hitches are only intended for light-duty towing, we apply the same principles of quality as we do to the rest of our rear mount hitches. Each class 1 hitch is made with hands-on engineering, high-strength steel and precise welding. We use a co-cured finish of liquid A-coat, inside and out, and durable black powder coat to provide a lasting defense against rust, chips and UV rays.
If your vehicle is not equipped with wiring for towing a trailer, CURT custom wiring is the ideal solution. A custom wiring harness -- also called a T-connector -- is a simple, plug-and-play electrical device that plugs into your automotive electric system and provides a standard, universal trailer wiring connection. This is done using two or more vehicle-specific, OEM-compatible connectors to plug into the taillight assembly, eliminating the need for cutting, splicing and soldering during installation. Custom wiring harnesses are made vehicle-specific, and while they are not available for all vehicles, they do offer one of the fastest, easiest and most secure ways to wire a vehicle for towing. This particular plug-in harness provides a 4-way flat connector socket and is designed to be a custom wiring harness to fit certain years of the Mazda MX5 Miata (to verify your vehicle compatibility, see application info). It comes with all necessary wiring components to establish a reliable trailer wiring connection, as well as a dust cover to keep the connector clean when not in use. You have a picture in mind of your next destination -- maybe it's the boat landing at your favorite fishing spot, maybe it's a campsite that overlooks one of nature's masterpieces, or maybe it's the next big jobsite. However, turning that picture into a reality takes more than just daydreaming. It takes a solid connection and the right amount of power. CURT custom wiring is made with some of the most sophisticated technology in the industry and is designed to install with ease, giving you a long-lasting electrical connection for your towing hitch setup.
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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 - 2015 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Excluding appearance package |
The 06 - 15 Mazda MX-5 Miata Excluding appearance package Curt 1-1/4" Class 1 Trailer Tow Hitch + 5-Flat Wiring Kit Tow Boat/Utility Trailer with Surge Brakes 11028 (Part #5W-CHW-2294) fits 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata models. The 2015 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
The 06 - 15 Mazda MX-5 Miata Excluding appearance package Curt 1-1/4" Class 1 Trailer Tow Hitch + 5-Flat Wiring Kit Tow Boat/Utility Trailer with Surge Brakes 11028 (Part #5W-CHW-2294) fits the following vehicles: 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
Yes, the 06 - 15 Mazda MX-5 Miata Excluding appearance package Curt 1-1/4" Class 1 Trailer Tow Hitch + 5-Flat Wiring Kit Tow Boat/Utility Trailer with Surge Brakes 11028 (Part #5W-CHW-2294) is designed to fit the 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
The 06 - 15 Mazda MX-5 Miata Excluding appearance package Curt 1-1/4" Class 1 Trailer Tow Hitch + 5-Flat Wiring Kit Tow Boat/Utility Trailer with Surge Brakes 11028 (Part #5W-CHW-2294) Refer to the included instructions for installation details. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Part number 11028 is designed for 2006–current Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible models. However, it excludes vehicles with the Appearance Package. Verify your vehicle does not have the Appearance Package before purchasing.
When used as a weight-carrying hitch, the gross load capacity is 2,000 lbs trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight. However, you must not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity, which may be lower.
You will need: socket wrench with 9/16" and 11/16" sockets, torque wrench, drill with 7/16" drill bit, and rotary tool with cutoff wheel. A torque wrench is essential because fasteners must be torqued to specific values (3/8" fasteners to 45 lb-ft and 7/16" fasteners to 70 lb-ft).
You do not need to remove the muffler completely, but you must lower it for ease of installation. To do this, remove the four rubber isolators that support the muffler. After installing the hitch, raise the muffler back into position.
Yes, drilling is required. You must drill holes in the frame rails to accommodate 7/16" fasteners. The manual specifies using a 7/16" drill bit. Additionally, you must enlarge existing access holes on the frame rails to allow CM-SP2 spacers and 7/16" carriage bolts to pass through.
Yes, fascia trimming is required. You must trim a 1 3/4" by 3/4" opening in the center of the lower rear fascia. A rotary tool with cutoff wheel is recommended for this task.
All 3/8" carriage bolts and nuts must be torqued to 45 lb-ft. There are eight 3/8" fasteners total that connect the side plates and center section mounting plates.
All 7/16" carriage bolts and hex flange nuts must be torqued to 70 lb-ft. These fasteners secure the hitch to the frame rails through the spacers.
The kit includes: 6 × 7/16"-14 UNC carriage bolts (1-1/2" length, Grade 8), 4 × 0.250" × 0.88" × 2.25" square hole spacers (CM-SP2), 6 × 7/16"-14 UNC serrated flange nuts, 8 × 3/8"-16 × 1" carriage bolts, 8 × 3/8"-16 UNC serrated flange nuts, 1 × 7/16" fishwire, 1 × driver side plate (CM-11028-DS), and 1 × passenger side plate (CM-11028-PS).
1. Trim a 1 3/4" × 3/4" opening in the lower rear fascia. 2. Lower the muffler by removing four rubber isolators. 3. Remove plastic caps from frame rails and enlarge access holes. 4. Install 7/16" carriage bolts and nuts through center section straps. 5. Use fishwire to thread 7/16" carriage bolts and spacers through enlarged frame rail holes and out existing holes. 6. Raise the muffler and side plates, securing side plates with 7/16" hardware and hex flange nuts. 7. Loosely install all eight 3/8" carriage bolts and nuts through side plates and center section mounting plates. 8. Torque all 3/8" fasteners to 45 lb-ft. 9. Using the hitch as a template, drill remaining holes in frame rails for 7/16" fasteners. 10. Fishwire remaining 7/16" carriage bolts and spacers through the access hole and out drilled holes. Secure with 7/16" hex flange nuts and reinstall plastic plugs. 11. Torque all 7/16" fasteners to 70 lb-ft.
Fishwire (included in the kit) is a flexible wire used to thread fasteners and spacers through tight or difficult-to-access areas. During installation, you use the 7/16" fishwire to guide 7/16" carriage bolts and CM-SP2 spacers through the enlarged access holes in the frame rails and out the existing holes, and later through the access hole and out newly drilled holes. This technique avoids the need to remove components or access the frame from underneath.
The eight 3/8" carriage bolts and nuts are installed loosely in Step 7 to allow the hitch to be positioned and aligned correctly before drilling the remaining frame rail holes in Step 8. Once the hitch is properly positioned and the remaining holes are drilled, the 3/8" fasteners are torqued to 45 lb-ft in Step 7 (second instance), and the 7/16" fasteners are torqued to 70 lb-ft in Step 10.
The hitch is designed for use with Curt ballmount models #55001 or #45501. Consult the ballmount documentation or contact Curt Manufacturing to confirm compatibility with other ballmount models.
Periodically check the receiver hitch to ensure that all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound. This is especially important before towing. If any fasteners have loosened, retorque them to the specified values: 3/8" fasteners to 45 lb-ft and 7/16" fasteners to 70 lb-ft.
No. The Curt 11028 hitch excludes vehicles with the Appearance Package. If your MX-5 Miata has the Appearance Package, this hitch is not compatible.
The Curt 11028 is designed for 2006–current Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible, excluding Appearance Package models.
2,000 lbs trailer weight and 200 lbs tongue weight as a weight-carrying hitch. Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
Yes. You must drill holes in the frame rails (7/16" drill bit), enlarge existing access holes, and trim a 1 3/4" × 3/4" opening in the lower rear fascia using a rotary tool with cutoff wheel.
3/8" fasteners: 45 lb-ft. 7/16" fasteners: 70 lb-ft. A torque wrench is required.
Socket wrench with 9/16" and 11/16" sockets, torque wrench, drill with 7/16" bit, and rotary tool with cutoff wheel.
Yes, Curt part number 56082 is designed for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The manual does not specify model year restrictions, so contact Curt Manufacturing or your retailer to confirm compatibility with your specific model year.
Curt part number 56082 is a T-connector trailer wiring harness for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. It includes a black converter box, T-connector with red, green, and yellow wires, a 4-flat wire connector, white ground wire with eyelet and screw, double-sided tape, and cable ties.
You will need a trim puller to remove plastic fasteners from the trunk interior. If you do not have an existing grounding point with a screw and nut in the vehicle's frame, you will also need a drill with a 3/32" bit to create a grounding hole.
Open the trunk and remove the floor cover, trim panels on the driver and passenger sides, the rear scuff panel (by removing plastic fasteners with a trim puller), and the jack storage cover.
Starting on the passenger side, pull back the rear trim panel to reveal the vehicle's taillight wiring harness. Separate the connectors carefully without damaging the locking tabs. Insert the T-connector ends with the red and green wires between the separated connectors. Ensure the connectors are fully inserted with locking tabs in place. Repeat this process on the driver side using the yellow wire.
Route the T-connector end with the yellow wire out from behind the trim panel across the removed scuff panel to the driver side (after connecting the red and green wires on the passenger side).
Locate a suitable grounding point near the connector, such as an existing screw with nut in the vehicle's frame. If no suitable point exists, drill a 3/32" hole and secure the white wire using the eyelet and screw provided with the kit.
Drilling is required only if you do not have a suitable existing grounding point (a screw with nut in the vehicle's frame) near the connector. If you must drill, create a 3/32" hole for the white ground wire eyelet and screw.
Drill a 3/32" hole for the white ground wire eyelet and screw.
Adhere the black converter box to the frame of the car using the double-sided tape provided in the kit.
Secure any loose parts of the T-connector with the cable ties provided in the kit.
Route the 4-flat wire out of the jack storage compartment to the center of the vehicle and out the trunk when in use. When not in use, roll up and store the wire in an out-of-the-way location in the jack storage compartment.
Before drilling, verify that miscellaneous items (such as wiring, fuel lines, or structural components) are not hidden behind or under any surface where you plan to drill. This will avoid damage to the vehicle and prevent personal injury.
Yes, the Curt 56082 is designed for the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Confirm your specific model year with the manufacturer.
A trim puller is required to remove plastic fasteners. A drill with 3/32" bit is needed only if you must create a grounding hole (not required if an existing grounding point is available).
Drilling is optional. It is required only if no suitable existing grounding point (screw with nut in the vehicle frame) is available near the connector. If drilling is needed, the hole size is 3/32".
The kit includes a T-connector with red, green, and yellow wires; a black converter box; a 4-flat wire connector; a white ground wire with eyelet and screw; double-sided tape; and cable ties.
Before drilling, verify that no hidden items (wiring, fuel lines, etc.) are behind or under the surface where you plan to drill, to avoid damage and injury.
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