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| Finish | GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT |
| Main Body Shape | Square |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Mount Type Description | Not Applicable |
| Receiver Tube Size | 1-1/4 IN |
| Side Application Type Description | Not Applicable |
| Tongue Weight (TW) | 200 LB |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts) |
| Weight Carrying Capacity (WC) | 2,000 LB |
| Side Application Type Description | Blank |
| Tongue Weight (TW) | 350 LB |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts) |
| Drop | 3-1/4 IN |
| Finish | GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT |
| Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) | 3,500 LB |
| Material | Blank |
| Mount Type Description | Blank |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2024 | Hyundai Venue | — |
The manual does not specify vehicle make, model, or year compatibility. Contact CURT product support at 877-287-8634 or visit curtmfg.com for fitment information.
The CURT 11609 has a gross trailer weight (GTW) capacity of 2,000 lbs and a tongue weight (TW) capacity of 200 lbs. However, you must never exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity, which may be lower.
200 lbs.
2,000 lbs.
You will need: ratchet, torque wrench, 3/4" socket, 12mm socket, 13mm socket, flathead screwdriver, and safety glasses. A 5/8" open-end wrench and pry bar are helpful for exhaust hanger removal if you do not have exhaust hanger removal pliers. For a full tools reference guide, visit curtmfg.com/trailer-hitch-installation.
Yes. You must torque the M8 bolts to 23 lb-ft and the 1/2" nut to 110 lb-ft.
The kit includes: 1 carriage bolt 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4" grade 8, 4 hex bolts M8-1.25 x 35mm CL 10.9, 1 serrated-flange nut 1/2" x 13, 4 conical-toothed washers 3/8", and 1 square-hole spacer 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 3".
No. The installation uses existing weldnuts in the vehicle frame. No drilling is required.
Yes. The installation requires you to lower the muffler by removing the exhaust hanger rods from the rubber isolators on both sides and gently setting the muffler on the rear axle. The hitch is then slid over the exhaust. The muffler is reinstalled after the hitch is secured.
Use a 5/8" open-end wrench and a pry bar. Slide the wrench up to the rubber isolator, cradling the hanger rod. Place the flat edge of the pry bar between the wrench and the hanger stop or hanger rod, then rotate the pry bar toward the wrench to remove the rubber isolator. Using a lubricant or soapy water on the hanger rod and rubber isolator helps removal.
Remove the passenger-side exhaust hanger first. The passenger-side exhaust hanger is located closer to the exhaust tip. The driver-side exhaust hanger is located closer to the front of the muffler.
Spray lubricant or compressed air into the hole to remove debris. For heavy debris, use a wire brush. Take care not to damage the threads.
1. Remove two push fasteners from the bumper fascia near the wheel well on both sides. 2. Remove the plastic underbody panel by removing two push fasteners and unscrewing two plastic flange nuts. 3. Remove one push fastener from the fascia support ribs on the driver, center and passenger sides. 4. Lower the muffler by removing exhaust hanger rods from rubber isolators on both sides and gently setting the muffler on the rear axle. 5. Remove two bolts from the bumper beam mount on both sides using a 13mm socket. 6. Raise the trailer hitch into position by sliding it over the exhaust and gently pulling down on the fascia. 7. Install the M8 hex bolts with conical-toothed washers into the weldnuts on the bumper beam mount, install the carriage bolt with square-hole spacer in the recovery loop, and loosely install the flange nut. Torque all M8 bolts to 23 lb-ft and the 1/2" nut to 110 lb-ft. Reinstall all fasteners, plastic panel and muffler.
Two push fasteners must be removed from the bumper fascia near the wheel well on both sides (four total). Additionally, one push fastener must be removed from the fascia support ribs on the driver, center and passenger sides (three total).
The plastic underbody body panel is removed by removing two push fasteners with a flathead screwdriver and unscrewing two plastic flange nuts. All fasteners are set aside for reinstallation in Step 7.
Two bolts are removed from the bumper beam mount on both sides (four total) using a 13mm socket. On the driver side, there is one bolt on both sides of the vehicle frame. On the passenger side, two bolts are located on the passenger side of the vehicle frame.
Raise the trailer hitch into position by sliding it over the exhaust first and gently pulling down on the fascia.
All M8 hex bolts must be torqued to 23 lb-ft.
110 lb-ft.
The carriage bolt is 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4", grade 8. It is installed in the top of the recovery loop with a square-hole spacer and torqued to 110 lb-ft.
The hex bolts are M8-1.25 x 35mm, CL 10.9. Four bolts are included and are installed with conical-toothed washers into the weldnuts on the bumper beam mount on both sides. They are torqued to 23 lb-ft.
The square-hole spacer (1/4" x 1-1/2" x 3") is installed with the 1/2" carriage bolt in the top of the recovery loop.
The conical-toothed washers are installed with the hex bolts on the bumper beam mount. The manual shows the washer orientation in the assembly diagram on page 2, with the conical teeth facing toward the hitch side plate.
The M8 hex bolts and 1/2" flange nut are loosely installed first, then all M8 bolts are torqued to 23 lb-ft and the 1/2" nut is torqued to 110 lb-ft.
All fasteners removed in Steps 1-3 (push fasteners from the bumper fascia and fascia support ribs, and fasteners from the plastic underbody panel) are reinstalled. The muffler and exhaust hanger rods are also reinstalled.
Safety glasses must be worn at all times while installing this product. Never exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
Yes. Safety glasses must be worn at all times during installation.
Periodic inspection of the trailer hitch should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight and structural components are secure.
The manual states that periodic inspection should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight and structural components are secure, but does not specify an inspection interval.
Visit www.curtmfg.com for a full-color copy of the instruction manual, as well as helpful videos, guides and more. You can also contact CURT product support at 877-287-8634.
To register your purchase, get copies of product warranties, or provide feedback, visit warranty.curtgroup.com/surveys.
The installation difficulty is rated as Easy. However, installation difficulty levels are based on time and effort involved and may vary depending on the installer's level of expertise, condition of the vehicle and proper tools and equipment.
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