98 - 08 Subaru Forester -- 1.25in. CURT Trailer Hitch + Ball Mount + Cover + Lock Kit by CURT HWA2271

This kit Includes:

• Trailer Hitch
• Trailer Hitch Hardware
• Trailer Hitch Install Instructions
• Ball Mount w/ Ball
• Lock
• Rubber Hitch Cover

Whatever the next checkpoint is on your adventure -- whether it's getting your bike on the trail before sunrise or making it to the campground before dark -- CURT class 2 hitches let you Bring It with confidence. These receiver hitches are made to handle most light-duty towing applications and offer a custom fit for your vehicle. Typically used on full-size cars, crossovers, compact SUVs, minivans or even compact pickup trucks, a CURT class 2 trailer hitch complements the design of smaller vehicles. This particular class 2 hitch is made to be a custom hitch for certain years of the Subaru Forester (to verify vehicle compatibility, see application info). It offers a weight carrying capacity of 3,500 lbs. GTW and 350 lbs. TW. Class 2 trailer hitches can typically be used to tow a variety of lightweight trailers, such as a small utility trailer, small fishing boat trailer or popup camper (NOTE: Never exceed the lowest weight capacity of any towing component). They are also perfect for adding cargo space to your vehicle with a bike rack or cargo carrier. This class 2 hitch features a 1-1/4" receiver tube to accept a ball mount shank or other hitch-mounted accessory. For safety, it is tested in accordance with SAE J684. A custom trailer hitch design requires extra care, and as such, CURT class 2 hitches are engineered using real vehicles and hands-on research. We use high-strength steel, robotic welding and rigorous testing to produce hitches that are built to fit your lifestyle. To ensure that each hitch will be a reliable extension of your vehicle, we also finish our hitches in a co-curing of liquid A-coat and black powder coat, giving them long-lasting rust and wear resistance.

• Rated to 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight
• Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
• Concealed main body for OE look and seamless integration with the vehicle
• Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
• Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
• Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
• Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid A-coat, inside and out
• Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
• Limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts)
• Made in USA (may include imported hardware)

Specifications

Finish	GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT
Main Body Shape	Square
Material	Carbon Steel
Mount Type Description	Blank
Receiver Tube Size	1-1/4 IN
Side Application Type Description	Blank
Tongue Weight (TW)	350 LB
Warranty	Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts)
Weight Carrying Capacity (WC)	3,500 LB

Ball Mount

CURT towing starter kits are the all-in-one accessory package to accompany your trailer hitch, equipping you with the necessary components to hitch up and hit the road. Each towing starter kit includes a ball mount and a hitch pin or hitch lock, eliminating the need to purchase these items separately and removing the stress of needing to find components of matching size. This CURT towing starter kit features a class 2 ball mount #45521 with a 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" shank to fit a class 1 or 2 trailer hitch. CURT class 2 ball mounts are CNC-formed and robotically welded for clean, accurate weld lines. This class 2 features a powder coat finish and comes with a pre-torqued, chrome-plated 2" trailer ball. It offers a 3-1/4" drop, a gross trailer weight capacity of 3,500 lbs. and a tongue weight rating of 350 lbs. Also included in this towing starter kit is a CURT hitch pin & clip #21403. This hitch pin features a 1/2" diameter and is constructed from solid steel to ensure reliable strength. It also comes with a zinc finish and a grooved end that allows the clip to be inserted at any angle. All CURT 1/2" pins come with a 105-degree bend, making them easier to handle and operate when mounting your ball mount, and they will fit any CURT ball mount or hitch-mounted accessory with a 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" shank. For the new hitch owner and towing veteran alike, a CURT towing starter kit is the perfect accessory to Bring It.

• Rated to 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight
• Fits trailer hitches with a 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver tube opening
• Factory-torqued trailer ball accepts 2" couplers
• USA-made ball mount is CNC-formed and robotically welded for a perfect fit
• 2-5/8" rise or 3-1/4" drop for precise trailer leveling
• 1/2" hitch pin fits any 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver tube
• Grooved pin allows clip attachment at any angle
• Ball mount protected by a durable powder coat finish
• Trailer ball features a polished chrome-plated finish
• Limited lifetime warranty (one-year finish, one-year parts)

Specifications

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

Fits the following vehicles:

Vehicle Specific

• ✓ 1998 - 2008 Subaru Forester