CURT Towing Starter Kit with 2" Ball (1-1/4" Shank, 3,500 lbss, 3/4" Rise) Trailer Hitch Ball MountCURT$59.15In Stock
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Trailer hitch weight ratings are limited to vehicle manufacturer's stated capacities
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Includes installation hardware
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): 350 LB / 3,500 LB
Weight Carrying Capacity (Pounds): 3,500 LB
WC Tongue Weight (Pounds): 350 LB
Installation Difficulty: Novice
Installation Time Exact (Minutes): 45
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 Buick Park Avenue (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.
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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1 compatible vehicles
| Year | Make & Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 - 2005 | Buick Park Avenue | Drilling Required Installation Time: 30-60 minutes Visibility: Concealed |
The CURT Class 2 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Receiver, Select Buick Park Avenue Trailer Hitch (Part #BKDK12157) fits the following vehicles: 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue. Always verify your specific year, make, and model before ordering.
The CURT Class 2 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Receiver, Select Buick Park Avenue Trailer Hitch (Part #BKDK12157) fits 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue models. The 2005 model year is the last year covered by this part number. For newer models, check for an updated version.
Yes, the CURT Class 2 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Receiver, Select Buick Park Avenue Trailer Hitch (Part #BKDK12157) is designed to fit the 1997-2005 Buick Park Avenue.
The CURT Class 2 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4" Receiver, Select Buick Park Avenue Trailer Hitch (Part #BKDK12157) Drilling is required for installation. Typical installation time is 30-60 minutes. Basic hand tools are typically all you need.
Yes, Curt part number 12157 is designed for 97-04 Buick Park Avenue models. It is designed for use with ball mount #D-221 / 45522.
The kit includes: 2× .250 × 1.00 × 3.00" square hole spacers (CM-SP6), 4× 1/2" nylon flat washers (30-00154), 1× M10×1.5 hex head cap screw (10-10414), 2× .375 × 1.25 × 2.50" square hole spacers (CM-SP9), 1× 7/16" S-CON washer (30-00163), 4× 1/2-13 UNC serrated flange nuts (20-00062), 2× 7/16" flat washers (30-00166), 2× 7/16-14 UNC serrated flange nuts (20-00103), 2× 7/16-14 UNC hex head cap screws 1-1/2" long (10-10415), 6× .250 × 1.50 × 2.00" square hole spacers (CM-SP33), 4× 1/2-13 UNC carriage bolts 2" long (10-10288), and 1× fishwire tool (CM-500-FW).
The manual does not specify which tools you need to provide. It includes a fishwire tool (CM-500-FW) for routing fasteners. You will need a drill with a 1/2" bit (drilling is required), and standard wrenches or sockets to tighten fasteners to the specified torque values. Contact Curt Manufacturing at 1-877-287-8634 if you need a complete tool list.
The manual does not mention disconnecting the battery. No electrical work is involved in this installation.
No. Step 1 of the installation requires you to support the exhaust and remove the bolt holding the exhaust hanger bracket to the bottom of the frame. The exhaust must be lowered to access the frame attachment points. Step 7 requires reinstalling the exhaust hanger bracket with spacers added between the frame and bracket.
Yes, drilling is required. Step 4 requires you to drill 1/2" holes in the bumper where the bolt strap was removed, using the hitch as a template. Step 3 notes that existing attachment holes in the vehicle frame may need to be enlarged. Step 6 indicates that a reinforcement inside the frame may require the existing hole to be enlarged.
Yes. Step 2 requires you to loosen the top nuts and remove the bottom nut from the bolt strap that attaches the bumper to the vehicle frame. You must then bend the bottom of the T-shaped strap out of the way or cut the tab if needed.
Torque M10 fasteners to 45 LB-FT. Torque 1/2" fasteners to 110 LB-FT. Torque 7/16" fasteners to 70 LB-FT.
The nylon washers (galvanic isolators) are placed between the spacer blocks and the bumper to prevent galvanic corrosion where dissimilar metals contact each other. Step 5 specifies placing a nylon washer between the blocks that will be in contact with the bumper.
The fishwire tool (CM-500-FW) is used to route the 1/2" carriage bolts, spacers, and nylon washers through the end of the bumper and into the holes drilled in the bumper (Step 5), and to route the remaining fasteners to their proper locations (Step 6). This allows fasteners to be installed without direct access from inside the bumper.
Step 7 specifies adding at least two spacers between the frame and the exhaust hanger bracket before reinstalling the exhaust hanger bracket with the M10 bolts.
All non-trailer loads applied to this product must be supported by auxiliary stabilizing straps. Failure to properly support non-trailer loads will void the product warranty.
Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. The hitch has a gross load capacity specification, but you must follow whichever limit is lower: the hitch capacity or your vehicle manufacturer's limit.
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 check interval; contact Curt Manufacturing at 1-877-287-8634 for recommended maintenance intervals.
The Curt 12157 is designed for use with ball mount #D-221 / 45522.
Yes, the Curt 12157 is designed for 97-04 Buick Park Avenue and works with ball mount #D-221 / 45522.
Yes. You must drill 1/2" holes in the bumper and may need to enlarge existing frame holes. The bumper strap must be bent or cut out of the way.
Yes. The exhaust must be supported and lowered to access the frame attachment points. The exhaust hanger bracket is then reinstalled with additional spacers.
M10 fasteners: 45 LB-FT. 1/2" fasteners: 110 LB-FT. 7/16" fasteners: 70 LB-FT.
Do not exceed your vehicle manufacturer's recommended towing capacity. All non-trailer loads must be supported by auxiliary stabilizing straps, or the warranty is voided.
Periodically check that all fasteners are tight and all structural components are sound.
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