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Code: C13513
Retail:$249.65
Price:$149.79
Shipping Weight: 36 pounds
Shipping SpecialThis fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
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Video of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2008 Kia Sorento we'll be installing the Curt Hitch, part number c13513. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist your selecting accessories for your new hitch such as a ball mount, bike rack or cargo carrier.From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 1-1/2 inches. From the top of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 14-1/2 inches. Now let's go ahead with the installation. To begin our install we'll first point out the attachment points.
We'll have a total of four attachment points, two in each frame rail. These attachment points will be weld nuts built into the frame by the manufacturer.Now to make it easier to get access to the driver side weld nuts we're going to go ahead and remove the rubber isolator from the muffler metal hanger. To remove the rubber isolator we'll spray it down with some spray lubricant and then use our pry bar to remove the rubber isolator from the metal hanger. Now with that out of the way we'll need to go ahead and prepare the weld nuts.Using some spray lubricant and a half inch nylon tube brush, part number 814092 we're going to go ahead and thoroughly clean out those threads. Note in extreme cases it may be necessary to use a thread tip to clean out the excess rust, dirt built up.
Now with the hole cleaned out we'll go ahead and take one of the new fasteners and thread it into the weld nut to make sure it'll go nice and easily.With that done we're now ready to go ahead and install the hitch. We'll be securing the hitch with the 12mm bolt and half inch conical tooth washer. The teeth of the washer will face the hitch. We'll install the passenger side fasteners finger tight then move over to the driver's side and repeat the same process. Now with all four bolts in place we'll go ahead and tighten them down.Next we'll torque to specifications as indicated in the instructions.
Now with our hitch secured and torqued to specifications we can go ahead and reinstall the exhaust. That will complete our install of the Curt Hitch, part number C13513 on our 2008 Kia Sorento.
2003 - 2009 Kia Sorento
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4.7 out of 5 stars (14 Customer Reviews)




by: Mike04/08/2013
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Looks good. 74992




by: Jennifer02/13/2013
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Fast shipping and easy installation! Great customer service follow up. 66158




by: Paul J.12/18/2012
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No problems , went in as instructed . Tip videos helped . Thank you.61736




by: Jack12/01/2012
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After I cleaned up the threads on my kia, it went in pretty quick. got here quicker than i thought. did it by myself. no problems. liked the email notifications on status of purchase.60428




by: James D.11/28/2012
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Being 70 years old I thought I would have to hire some one to install the hitch for me. When I received the hitch and read the simple instructions I thought I would give it a try by myself, around 45 minutes later I was through with the hitch and wiring harness. Thanks a lot etrailer.com60104




by: Gary D11/26/2012
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didn't even have to remove my muffler mount to put on , done in about 30 mins60024




by: Bolt on Trailer Hitch11/10/2012
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Easy to install, well made and a great value for a hitch kit!59187




by: Jason O.09/20/2012
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Easy to install. Looks great. Very plea sed!55281




by: Michael C09/11/2012
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would have been easier to install if the connecting bolts were a little longer, at least the length of the thickness of the locking washers. I had to put it up w/o the washers to bend the metal connecting plates, then take off each bolt install the washer and put them back on. this increased the install time to over two hours. still not bad considering i did it all by my self..... LONGER BOLTS NEEDED.54250




by: Lydell W.05/27/2012
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This is very easy to install. I did it all by myself in less than hour. Even the electrical hookup was a snap. I'll be pulling a small trailer for my riding lawn mower and tools41798




by: Babs S.05/05/2012
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Quick delivery and easy to install..love it39469




by: greg04/24/2012
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very easy to install as long as someone holds the other end of hitch.I used a jack to hold up other end and installed hitch and wireing in less than 30 min.Etrailer sent item quick and I am completely happy with this company and products.38196




by: Tim k08/19/2011
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Quick shipping good quality product very happy22308




by: Wayne L.08/03/2011
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Receiver and wiring harness installed exactly as indicated. Installation videos were very helpful. Only issue was bolts with conical washers would not quite reach frame of car. Had to intall w/o washers to spread plates and then one by one take out bolts, add washers and re-install bolt. This took extra time but final install looks great. 21020
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