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๐Ÿ”ง curt 45340 forged trailer hitch ball mount: strong, versatile & safe - fits 2-inch receiver, 17,000 lbs capacity, 1-1/4-inch hole, 2-in drop, 1-inch rise logo

๐Ÿ”ง CURT 45340 Forged Trailer Hitch Ball Mount: Strong, Versatile & Safe - Fits 2-Inch Receiver, 17,000 lbs Capacity, 1-1/4-Inch Hole, 2-In Drop, 1-Inch Rise Review

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Description of ๐Ÿ”ง CURT 45340 Forged Trailer Hitch Ball Mount: Strong, Versatile & Safe - Fits 2-Inch Receiver, 17,000 lbs Capacity, 1-1/4-Inch Hole, 2-In Drop, 1-Inch Rise

DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This heavy-duty ball hitch is constructed from high-strength forged steel and is rated to tow up to 17,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 2,550 pounds tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component). VERSATILE USE. This forged trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 2-inch x 2-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 2-inch receiver. The ball mount also has a 2-inch drop and 1-inch rise to promote level towing. READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this 2-inch ball mount. It features a 1-1/4-inch hole to accept a trailer hitch ball with a 1-1/4-inch diameter shank (trailer ball sold separately). CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this forged ball hitch is protected with a highly durable carbide black powder coat finish, easily resisting damage from rain, dirt, snow, road salt and other corrosive threats. EASY TO INSTALL. To install this class 5 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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Revainrating 3 out of 5

The best price and strength.

Does not work well with anti-rattle stabilizer. I like the hitch because it's very strong and it was the best price. The hitch will begin to drop as soon as the female hitch ends up away from your vehicle, preventing the stabilizer bar from fitting properly onto the hitch.

Pros
  • Impressive
Cons
  • Cord is shorter than other picks

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Cheap Fake Ball Joint

Doesn't look like the seller's photos. No decals, no curt stickers. Has a slick matte cheap finish that rubs off your hands. The only sticker on it is a small "Made in China". Decided to try the fit with my hitch, almost 1/8 play up and down. I've never had such loose clothing.

Pros
  • Easy To Use
Cons
  • Repair

Revainrating 3 out of 5

The finish is not the same as in the photo

At first I thought they sent me the wrong product. The finish is not a matte powder finish as pictured, but a questionable quality gloss finish reminiscent of poor paint spraying over paint shavings. All attached documents and stickers on the product show me that I received the correct item I ordered. Hope it holds up as well as I thought I would get. The time will show.

Pros
  • Dope ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Cons
  • Speed

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Very durable but poor build quality and finish

It is very strong and heavy and does the job. If you expect tight tolerances or a high quality finish, forget it. There is a lot of play in the clutch, about 1/8 inch in the receiver, and I have tried this clutch in various receivers. There are aftermarket solutions to solve this problem, but there are also port cargo couplers with tighter tolerances than Dinger. Finally, after only 6 months of use and minimal use (I don't leave it plugged in, only while in use) the paint is peeling. Very badโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Great construction
Cons
  • Modern

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Indestructible Best in Ball Mounts

This is my second. I used it to tow my 14 km closed car transporter. And an open car transporter for 8k. I like the little label on the front of the mount that says the load limit. After months of tossing it over my toolbox, it still didn't look damaged. Looking at how they are made, it seems that nothing can damage them. I've been using mine for about 2 months now and I wish I had had it when I first got my pendant. I looked locally for something similar and the closest I could find was $15โ€ฆ

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Negative present

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The thickest mount I've ever seen.

This ball mount is amazing! it's valued at ยฃ17,000 and I can see why. Unfortunately had to return it as I needed it to transport my Toyota Highlander on a car carrier to Texas on Saturday, the ball joint arrived 2 days later than promised. My Tundra towing kit cost ยฃ9,800 and that would easily be on the money. The ball joint did not arrive on time. So I had to send it back. I made an emergency purchase of a ยฃ7500 ball joint made at a local shop. This one would be much better. I sold my Tundraโ€ฆ

Pros
  • A sea of positive emotions
Cons
  • No show

Revainrating 5 out of 5

That's the one you need

I have an F150 that's just north of 12,000 pounds draw weight and I'm using a decent 2 inch stainless steel trailer that's rated for 10,000 pounds is designed, so it's definitely a strong link in the system. Harder steel takes bending moment better on the ball joint mounts and greatly reduces the likelihood of flexing as I've seen with lessor mounts. Forging also allows for the use of harder steel and the elimination of some of the stress increases associated with welding. You will find thatโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Best in the niche
Cons
  • I'll add later