Is Drilling Involved when Installing Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11434 on a 2010 Kia Forte
Question:
I have read the installation PDF and I do not see anything in the instructions concerning drilling holes for installation. There is a reference that says Do not cut access or attachment holes with a torch so I assume there must be drilling of some kind. Please verify if this hitch is a bolt in without drilling.
asked by: Ken H
Expert Reply:
The part in the instructions for the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11434, that you are referring to is a standard disclaimer found in the instructions for all Curt trailer hitches. The specific instructions for your 2011 Kia Forte are also included. There is no drilling or cutting involved in the installation of this hitch on your vehicle, but you will need to temporarily lower the exhaust.
If you plan to do some towing, the recommended ball mount is # 3594 and it should be used in the rise position only. The correct pin and clip is # PC2. For a ball you can use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2 inch diameter). For trailer wiring, use T-One Wiring Harness, # 118415. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation on another vehicle.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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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
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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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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 4" Rise - 10" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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