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CURT hitch receiver adapters and extenders enable you to make full use of your receiver hitch, particularly when installing a hitch cargo carrier or bike rack. Our hitch adapters and extenders let you change receiver sizes and clear obstructions as needed, for smooth, safe towing.
Insert adjustable shank bar (#2) into receiver tube on tow vehicle and secure with hitch pin & clip (#11, #12). NOTE: To obtain proper ball height on high ground clearance vehicles, shank may be inverted as shown in Figure 3. If shank is used in the inverted position, check for adequate ground clearance.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about how to extend a trailer hitch, from measuring your hitch length and clearance, to choosing the right accessory for an optimized trailering experience. First, let’s define what a hitch extender actually is.
Insert the adjustable shank (#2) into the receiver tube on the tow vehicle and secure with the provided hitch pin & clip (#11). Note: To obtain the proper ball height on high-ground-clearance vehicles, the shank may be inverted as shown below. If the shank is used in the inverted position, check for adequate ground clearance.
The CURT application guides provide a complete spreadsheet of product-vehicle fitment. You can find which parts fit your vehicle by looking up the year, make, model and style. We offer application guides for all of our custom trailer hitches, wiring, gooseneck brackets and 5th wheel brackets.
Extend your trailer hitch receiver opening and get an extra receiver with the same piece. This dual hitch extension gives you (2) 2" receivers so you can tow a trailer and use an accessory at the same time. Powder coated steel resists rust.
Install the hitch adapter post (#12) to each receiver beam (#10). The end with the single hole will go inside the receiver tube. Secure the hitch adapter posts to the receiver beam with heavy duty pin (hitch pin #21502 sold separately). Install the two remaining crossbars (#13) to the top two attachment points. Secure with four medium screws (#11).
