Manufacturer | Curt Manufacturing |
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Brand | CURT |
Model | 45500 |
Item Weight | 9.3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12 x 5 x 2 inches |
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Item model number | 45500 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Exterior | Painted |
Manufacturer Part Number | 45500 |
OEM Part Number | 45500 |
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CURT 45500 Forged Tow Hook Trailer Hitch Ball Mount, Fits 2-Inch Receiver
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Brand | CURT |
Item Weight | 9.3 Pounds |
Vehicle Service Type | ATV |
Finish Type | GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT |
About this item
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This tow hook ball hitch is constructed from high-strength forged steel for maximum strength in recovery towing and straight-pull applications
- VERSATILE USE. This forged trailer hitch tow hook comes with a 2-inch x 2-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 2-inch receiver
- READY TO TOW. Recovery towing is easy with this 2-inch tow hook mount. It can be used for pulling another vehicle, stumps and other offroad applications
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this tow hook ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, easily resisting damage from rain, dirt, snow, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install this tow hook hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 2-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy. Then, secure the shank with a hitch pin (sold separately)
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From the manufacturer
Wherever your work or play takes you
CURT offers custom trailer hitches, electrical products and a complete line of towing accessories to get you there with confidence and enjoy every mile of the journey.
CURT Trailer Hitch Ball Mounts
A dependable connection to your lifestyle
CURT offers a wide range of trailer hitch ball mounts in different sizes and weight capacities to meet your needs. Our standard ball mounts are available with or without a pre-torqued trailer ball.
We also offer various specialized ball hitch mount options to provide reliable towing for any application, including multi-ball mounts, 3-inch shank ball mounts, deep drop ball mounts for lifted trucks and much more to let you Bring It no matter what you're towing!
Key features of CURT ball mounts
- Weight capacities ranging from 2,000 to 21,000 lbs.
- Shank sizes available in 1-1/4, 2, 2-1/2 and 3 inches
- Multiple drop and rise options to level any trailer
- Towing starter kits available with included hitch pin, lock and trailer ball
Different types of CURT trailer hitch ball mounts
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Standard ball mountsCURT offers a range of trailer hitch ball mounts with multiple shank sizes, capacities and degrees of drop and rise. |
Heavy-duty ball mountsWe carry trailer hitch ball mounts with an extra-durable carbide powder coat finish and as much GTW capacity as 21,000 pounds. |
Multi-use ball mountsOur multi-use hitch ball mounts feature various ball sizes welded to the same shank to accommodate different trailers. |
Adjustable hitch ball mountsOur adjustable trailer hitch ball mount line allows for level towing of your vehicle and trailer and is perfect for multiple vehicle owners. |
How to select a hitch ball mount
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Three factors to considerThere are three main things to consider when selecting a trailer hitch ball mount: how much weight you are going to be towing, what size receiver tube your trailer hitch has and how much drop or rise your ball mount will need (below). |
Trailer weight vs capacityFirst, be sure to select a ball mount with enough gross trailer weight capacity to fit your trailer. Trailer weight is one of the most important aspects of towing, and you should never exceed the weight capacity of any component of your vehicle, trailer or trailer hitch setup. |
Hitch receiver sizeNext, determine what size shank you will need. Receiver tubes come in a handful of standard sizes, including 1-1/4, 2, 2-1/2 and sometimes 3 inches, so finding a ball mount to match is relatively easy. |
How to determine drop or rise
After you know how much weight you will be towing and the size of your receiver tube, you will need to determine the drop or rise necessary for your trailer.
Drop or rise is the amount of height difference between the trailer and your tow vehicle, whether that difference is positive (rise) or negative (drop).
The diagram offers a quick explanation for how to determine your needed drop or rise. Take the distance from the ground to the top of the inside of your receiver tube opening (A), and subtract it from the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler (B).
B minus A equals C, the drop or rise.
Product Description
CURT specialty ball mounts are a group of exceptional towing products, built to succeed where others fear to tread. From the back roads of overrun forests to the muddy fields of small town farms, towing looks a little different, and that means different demands on your towing equipment. CURT offers a full lineup of unique ball mounts that are made to tackle the rougher side of towing while still being able to fit a standard 2" x 2" receiver tube. Our forged tow hook mount is great for straight towing a vehicle and for other similar recovery towing applications. It measures 10" long and is designed specifically for a tow strap without hook ends. The gross trailer weight of the forged tow hook is limited to the hitch capacity. It is perfect for everything from full-size pickup trucks to ATVs and comes with a special black carbide powder coat finish to provide the corrosion, scratch and UV resistance needed to survive anything you throw its way.
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ASIN | B006MDH5J8 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #181,519 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #306 in Towing Ball Mounts |
Date First Available | December 15, 2011 |
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Sturdiness | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | — | 4.5 | 4.2 |
Value for money | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — |
Durability | 4.9 | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.6 |
Easy to install | — | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Rhino USA, Inc. | AUTOBOTS SHOPS | MOOORE | JR Quality Tools | RENO-US |
compatible vehicles | ATV | Trailer, UTV, Truck, Car | Trailer, Sport-Utility-Vehicles, Truck, Car | Universal fit for Trucks SUV 4x4 Off-Road Vehicles with 2 inch shackle hitch receiver | Trailer, Truck | Sport-Utility-Vehicles, Truck |
material | — | Alloy Steel | Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel | Aluminum | Alloy Steel | Aluminum |
finish type | GLOSS BLACK POWDER COAT | Powder Coated | Powder Coated | Powder Coated | Powder Coated | Powder Coated |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and performance of the tow hook. For example, they mention it's very strong, works well for recovery work and looks exactly like the picture. That said, some complain about the noise it makes. Opinions are mixed on size.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tow hook. They mention it's a very strong product, made of solid heavy steel, and has a thick construction. Some say that it'll last a long time.
"...this for looks in the back of my jeep it’s fits in snug with excellent build quality just pulled my buddy out of a hole too" Read more
"This was shipped really fast and came in a good sealed box. It is solid and will work for you...." Read more
"9 pounds of forged steel. This thing is awesome...." Read more
"Super heavy duty tow hook, this should meet the needs of UTV, 4x4, and regular tow requirements...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the tow hitch. For example, they mention it looks good, cool, and beefy. Some say that the product has very minor cast defects.
"9 pounds of forged steel. This thing is awesome...." Read more
"...Very nice and item is larger and heaver than expected." Read more
"...so beefy and strong I can't imagine anything hurting it, looks totally badass in the hitch, and is just so dang useful you will not regret this..." Read more
"...If you don't have a hook this is the one you want. It also looks pretty cool as well, a superficial detail but still." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tow hitch. They mention that it works well, is strong, and is built to last. Some say that it's very practical and does not disappoint. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Fits in 2" trailer hitch and works well for pulling stumps." Read more
"...hurting it, looks totally badass in the hitch, and is just so dang useful you will not regret this purchase at all I wish I bought it sooner...." Read more
"...Very practical in our situation." Read more
"The hook is made very strong and extremely well" Read more
Customers like the weight of the tow hitch. They mention that it's heavier than expected, and a solid piece of forged steel.
"...Very nice and item is larger and heaver than expected." Read more
"...Big, heavy, overkill shin-wrecker. Unless you drive a freight-train or M1A2, this will pull anything your truck will...." Read more
"I cant believe the abuse I've put mine through. This thing is heavy and very durable. People complain about it being loose and rattling? Well?..." Read more
"Looks amazing, has a VERY nice weight to it, and fits inside your standard 2" hitch receiver...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the tow hook. They say it is a great tow hitch for the money, with a high-end brand.
"Worth everything stinking penny. This thing is built so tough. I got stuck in Ocotiollo Wells and I only have 2WD...." Read more
"I really love these hitch love that it is a great brand." Read more
"...Well worth the money!" Read more
"Great tow hook for the money, recently took it to mudfest and I pulled several people out with this tow hook with no issues...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the tow hitch. Some mention it's a good size, big, beefy, and works well for pulling stumps. However, others say that it arrived slightly oversized and won't insert into any of their receivers. Some say that the tube is just a little small and rattles if you leave it on. Overall, opinions are mixed and depend on the specific needs of the customer.
"bought this for looks in the back of my jeep it’s fits in snug with excellent build quality just pulled my buddy out of a hole too" Read more
"This hook is big! It will interfere with your tailgate. It will interfere with the swing-arm tire carrier on your rear bumper." Read more
"...Very nice and item is larger and heaver than expected." Read more
"Fits in 2" trailer hitch and works well for pulling stumps." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the tow hitch. They mention that it rattles, wobbles, and wiggles inside the hitch when they first install it. Some say that it makes a lot of noise.
"...Some say it is loose in the receiver and rattles going down the road, that is correct, it is loose and it does rattle...." Read more
"...As others have mentioned, it does rattle a little in the hitch receiver but a couple of wraps of electric tape at the front and rear of the shank..." Read more
"...Also it wiggled alot when u first installed it. I needed to put a few lares of electrical tape on it to get that perfect fit." Read more
"...The only reason i gave it 4 out of 5 was because it wobbles inside hitch so off road or on bumpy roads it's always make noise im sure..." Read more
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As far as the finish goes I have not had it long enough to say, but if it does fade I know where to get a can of black spray paint. Photo is an F150 and the hook sticks out 7 inches from the bumper. I like it sticking out cause I tend to back into things now and then so it saves my bumper.
UPDATE: Well, it has been 9 months since I put this on my truck and the glossy shine of the paint has faded a bit but it has not rusted or has the paint chipped off. If you use a chain with it you may scratch or chip the finish. Straps are ok.
As far as the finish goes I have not had it long enough to say, but if it does fade I know where to get a can of black spray paint. Photo is an F150 and the hook sticks out 7 inches from the bumper. I like it sticking out cause I tend to back into things now and then so it saves my bumper.
UPDATE: Well, it has been 9 months since I put this on my truck and the glossy shine of the paint has faded a bit but it has not rusted or has the paint chipped off. If you use a chain with it you may scratch or chip the finish. Straps are ok.
On the downside, the powder coat finish seemed to fade pretty quickly on mine. After a few months it turned from a glossy black to a matte black. I preferred the gloss black, since it matched my tow hitch, but I'm hoping the new hook that I just ordered doesn't do the same thing.
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2018
On the downside, the powder coat finish seemed to fade pretty quickly on mine. After a few months it turned from a glossy black to a matte black. I preferred the gloss black, since it matched my tow hitch, but I'm hoping the new hook that I just ordered doesn't do the same thing.
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I hit a deer with the hook on while doing 50 a week ago. My hitch hangs from my frame rails on angled brackets and sits directly behind my bumper valance. A heavy duty hitch knocked the deer down, a heavy duty hook pushed it away from the truck so I didn't crush it, and by the time I had finished braking the deer was on its side and not half stuck in my suspension. He got up and ran away too. Without the hitch I'd pay the price of a hitch on a new bumper valance and fog lights + harness repair u clips/bolts and time. Without the hook I'd have antlers and hooves trashing my radiator and trans cooler. With them, the deer got to live another day. That's good in my books