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Trailer hitch weight ratings are limited to vehicle manufacturer's stated capacities
Includes ball mount #45521, installation hardware, pin & clip
Trailer ball sold separately
Includes ball mount #45521, installation hardware, pin & clip
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty (One-Year Finish, One-Year Parts)
Main Body Shape: Square
Receiver Tube Size (Inches): 1-1/4 IN
Finish: GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT
WC / TW (Pounds): 200 LB / 2,000 LB
Weight Carrying Capacity (Pounds): 2,000 LB
WC Tongue Weight (Pounds): 200 LB
Installation Difficulty: Novice
Installation Time Exact (Minutes): 30
Connect to your lifestyle with a custom hitch receiver from CURT. All of our custom hitches are designed for a vehicle-specific fit, manufactured with pride, finished for industry-leading rust resistance and tested to rigorous SAE J684 standards for safety. This class 1 trailer hitch and ball mount combination is designed for a custom fit on select years of the Kia Spectra (see application info to verify fitment). The hitch integrates with the vehicle's frame and provides a useful and dependable 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver. The receiver is perfect for attaching the included ball mount and towing a small trailer, or for adding cargo space with a hitch-mounted cargo carrier, bike rack or other accessory. This particular class 1 hitch is rated for 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 200 pounds tongue weight (never exceed the lowest-rated towing component). The ball mount included with this trailer hitch quickly and easily installs into the hitch receiver and has a 3/4" trailer ball hole (trailer ball not included). It can be mounted in the rise or drop position to promote level towing. Like all CURT custom hitches, this class 1 hitch is protected with our co-cured finishing process. It is descaled for a smooth surface, immersed in liquid A-coat for rust resistance inside and out, covered with a durable black powder coat and finally co-cured for an industry-leading rust, chip and UV-resistant shield. No matter where you're headed or which season of the year you?re towing in, this CURT hitch is equipped for long-lasting resilience to the elements. It features an open-back receiver for easy cleaning, and it comes with all the hardware necessary for the installation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 - 2009 | Kia Spectra | No Drilling Required Installation Time: 30-60 minutes Visibility: Exposed |
Yes, this hitch is designed for the Kia Spectra Sedan. It uses the vehicle's existing tow loop and weld nuts in the frame rails, requiring no drilling.
Use Curt ballmount #55001 or #45501. The hitch is designed specifically for use with these models.
The kit includes: three M10 × 40 hex bolts with conical toothed washers (7/16"), one 0.250 × 1.50 × 3.00" square hole spacer (part CM-SP4), one 1/2-13 × 1¾ carriage bolt, and one HFN 1213 hex flange nut. The three M10 bolts that are removed from the vehicle during installation are returned to the owner and are not part of the hitch kit.
No. The manual states 'NO DRILLING REQUIRED'. The hitch uses the vehicle's existing tow loop and weld nuts in the frame rails.
Yes. Step 1 requires you to detach the three rubber exhaust hangers to lower the exhaust so the hitch can be raised into position. The exhaust hangers are reattached in step 6 after installation is complete. No permanent modifications are needed.
1. Detach the three rubber exhaust hangers to lower the exhaust. 2. Remove the three M10 bolts (two on passenger side) from the frame and bumper bracket; return them to the vehicle owner. 3. Raise the hitch into position, passenger side first, and install the 1/2" carriage bolt, spacer, and flange nut using the vehicle tow loop. 4. Install the supplied M10 bolts into the existing weld nuts finger tight. 5. Torque all M10 fasteners to 48 lb-ft and all 1/2" fasteners to 110 lb-ft. 6. Reattach the rubber exhaust hangers.
Step 3 specifies raising the hitch into position 'passenger side first'. This sequence ensures proper alignment and seating of the hitch using the vehicle's tow loop before final tightening.
Torque all M10 fasteners to 48 lb-ft.
Torque all 1/2" fasteners to 110 lb-ft. This applies to the 1/2-13 × 1¾ carriage bolt and HFN 1213 hex flange nut.
The manual does not provide the specific weight capacity. Contact Curt Manufacturing technical support at 1-800-798-0813. However, the manual warns: do not exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity.
Non-trailer loads may be applied to this hitch only if they are supported by auxiliary stabilizing straps. Failure to properly support non-trailer loads will void the product warranty.
You must not exceed the vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. Refer to your Kia Spectra Sedan owner's manual for the maximum towing capacity. The hitch itself has a gross load capacity, but the vehicle's limit is the controlling factor.
Periodically check the receiver hitch to ensure that all fasteners are tight and that all structural components are sound. No specific interval is provided in the manual; contact Curt Manufacturing technical support at 1-800-798-0813 for recommended maintenance intervals.
Yes, this hitch is designed for the Kia Spectra Sedan and uses the vehicle's existing tow loop and frame weld nuts.
No drilling is required. The hitch uses existing vehicle tow loop and frame weld nuts.
Yes, you must detach three rubber exhaust hangers to lower the exhaust during installation, then reattach them afterward. No permanent modifications are required.
Torque M10 bolts to 48 lb-ft and 1/2" fasteners to 110 lb-ft.
Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. Contact Curt at 1-800-798-0813 for the hitch's gross load capacity specification.
Non-trailer loads must be supported by auxiliary stabilizing straps. Failure to do so voids the warranty.
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