Is Hardware Included with Hitches for 2008 Mazda CX-9 and What are the Differences Between Hitches  

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Per your first question, yes, we ship all our hitches with all the necessary installation hardware. These hardware packages will include nuts, bolts, spacer blocks, and bolt leaders. Some of our hitches will have a hardware picture if you mouse over the picture alternates so you can see what to expect.

A hitch for any given vehicle is going to be pretty similar from manufacturer to manufacturer. They want to make a strong, but easy to install hitch so they usually end up designing similar products so they end up differentiating their products in other ways. The Curt uses a square tube design for this hitch where as the Draw-Tite, and Hidden Hitch use round tube. Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite have more of a matte black finish where as Curt is a little glossy. A lot of people choose based on the brand they have known since they were kids and dad and grandpa were towing the boat for a family vacation. My family has always used Draw-Tite and Reese, so I naturally lean that way and would choose part # 75531. I do not like the bent square tube design of the Curt in this instance. I would go with the welded straight round tube design of the others. Ultimately the decision is based on what the customer likes. Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, and Curt have all been making hitches for quite some time. We have them listed on our site in order of sales, the Hidden Hitch is the most popular.

Yes, you can install this without a lift. A lift helps, but is not necessary. If you do not have enough ground clearance, you can always jack the vehicle up and put it on jackstands. The hitch design for your vehicle is very easy to install. Someone with average mechanical and tool ability should be able to install it in 30 minutes or so.

To see an install video and the installation instructions for the Draw-Tite model, use the provided links.

expert reply by: Patrick B

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