Is Drilling Required To Install Curt Trailer Hitch # 11321 On My 2005 Acura TL
Question:
I have a 2005 Acura TL and was wondering if drilling is required to install this hitch. Also, does it require trunk access or is it a completely external application? Thanks,
asked by: Prem A
Expert Reply:
Installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 11321, does require drilling on your 2005 Acura TL. The hitch will attach to the bumper beam, so it does not require trunk access.
The Curt Trailer Hitch # 11321, includes a drawbar, pin and clip. To complete your towing setup you may be interested in the following items:
1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19256
2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19258
Vehicle Wiring, part # C56231
If you plan on using a hitch mounted bike rack, you will need to use a bike rack designed to work with a Class I trailer hitch. You will be limited to carrying 2 bikes since all the hitches available for your Acura TL are Class I hitches. A bike rack I recommend that is compatible with a 1-1/4 Inch Class I hitch is the Thule Roadway 2 Bike Carrier, part # TH912XT, as it features anti-sway cradles.
When carrying a bike rack or other accessory on the Curt Hitch, #11321, it is required to use stabilizing straps like the Curt Bike Rack Strap with Cambuckle, part # 18050. The Curt Strap # 18050 is recommended to prevent extra sway due to the low tongue weight capacity of the Class I hitch, in order to maintain the hitch warranty and also to provide extra support to prevent damage to the vehicle frame, trailer hitch, or hitch accessory.
I have linked instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 11321 and the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, part # 118489.
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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
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- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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