Difference in Installation Process for Curt Class III Hitches # C13171 and # C13172
Question:
Is the install for part number 13171 the same as 13172? Do you have to the exhaust for the 13171? My vehicle is a 2014 jeep Cherokee latitude.
asked by: Lewis
Expert Reply:
The two Curt 2-inch Class III trailer hitches that fit your 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, parts # C13171 and # C13172, share the same 750-lb tongue weight and 5000-lb towing capacities and neither one requires drilling for installation. The # C13172 has a hidden cross tube, to make it slightly less visible on the vehicle.
The other differences are that the # C13171 does not require you to lower the exhaust during the installation, or to remove the underbody panels or trim the rear fascia. Just as a note, lowering an exhaust is not a difficult process. All you have to do is spray a lubricant on the rubber hanger (which is basically like a thick rubber band) to help you slide it off the metal support rod and then pop it back on after you install the hitch.
Neither hitch includes a ball mount, pin or clip so for use with either one I suggest the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 which includes two ball mounts with differing rise and drop, both 1-7/8-inch and 2-inch hitch balls and a pin and clip, all together in a handy carry bag.
I have linked for you at right two articles with helpful tips for hitch installation as well as the written installation instructions for both Curt hitches.
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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