Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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This hitch opens up light-duty towing and accessory options. With a 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver opening, 1,000 lbs maximum gross trailer weight, and 100 lbs maximum tongue weight, it’s sized right for smaller loads like cargo trays, two-bike carriers, or small utility trailers. The Class I rating gives you a steady platform for reliable towing and hauling without overbuilding for what you don’t need.
If you like doing your own upgrades, this setup is made for that. The hitch uses a bolt-on installation—no welding required—and it comes with a complete hardware kit and step-by-step instructions. The fit is custom to the vehicle frame for precise alignment, so the mounting holes line up right where you expect them. Once installed, the round-tube design tucks up neatly under the bumper for a clean look.
The receiver is built from fully welded steel for strength and long-term durability. Every weld is precision robotic, giving consistent strength at every joint. On top of that, it’s finished with a gloss black powder coat layered over a protective base coat to hold up against rust and road grime. That finish keeps the hitch looking good and performing strong through everyday use.
The receiver works with standard 1-1/4" ball mounts, bike racks, and cargo carriers rated for Class I use. A drawbar, pin, and clip are sold separately so you can choose the setup that fits your gear best. When paired with compatible towing accessories, this hitch makes practical hauling simple and dependable every time you need it.
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Ratings & Reviews
I do maintenance for a living, this could be done by anyone. 30 Min.
Use a piece of cardboard to lay on.
Good product at a good price.
Great product, super easy install. Only issue is that it touches the muffle and pushes it over about a quarter inch and now makes a rattling sound.
Great fit, easy install, and fast shipp ing.
Well built/customized hitch, fair price, fast shipping, no missing parts and easy install. Highly recommended.
Had an issue with delivery (not the company's fault but rather covid19 prevented me from receiving my hitch), anywho, the customer service here is top notch and the hitch fits perfectly!
Thanks!
Michael from California
You don’t have to take the lower trim off the bumper, easily bolts right up but make sure you drill out the bigger holes you are putting the bolts through so the heads and brackets can fit in and drop down the small holes to mount
Fit prefect and installation was easy. Didn’t need the nuts supplied. Unfortunately it’s so close to the tailpipe it vibrates off of it and the noise is annoying. Going to have to fab a bracket to keep is away.
Installing it wasn't bad, however the center piece that attaches around the tow hook could not be tightened all the way because there is a very small space that does not allow the bolt to tighten all the way. I need to get a shim of a couple thousandths and try again. The problem is that the tongue weight shifts this point up an down as you ride over bumps. I imagine you could just reef on it if I had it on a lift with a cheater bar but I was in my yard and could only get a 1/2" socket on it with ground clearance not allowing much of a cheater bar. From experience these hitches rust right out here in the northeast usa. I pre painted everything with plasti-dip to at least try and get 10 years out of it before it just scales away. The hitch works and instructions we great. Wish they made them out of corrosion resistant metal. One really bad thing was the shipper just threw the heavy receiver hitch in the box with the hitch which ended up dinging up the black paint job by the time I received it. That could have been avoided easily if the packer even cared.
Hitch is great, fit my Kuat single bike rack perfectly - glad I splurged on the professional installation as getting it onto a CRZ is a little tricky.
Went on fairly easy with the car on a lift. Didn’t have to modify anything. Except file down the bars that sit inside the frame behind the main bolts because they didn’t fit through the existing 1” hole. They needed just 1/32 cleared off the long sides.
Easy installation.
Instructions were a bit off, but no big deal.
I’ll be using it to carry a Kuat Betta bike rack on a Honda CRZ.
Mark R.
4/26/2025
Just fine. I use it to put my hitch bike rack. Lift the hatch without tilting it.
I've owned it for about a year now and this thing works amazing. A bit tricky to install but nothing crazy. Anyone with little skills could do this following their instructions.
Communication of of shipment was great. All parts, instructions were in a heavy duty bag that kept all hardware there. Wire for the bolts worked awesome. Hitch fit well. Thanks a bunch!
Great fit easy install! Curt hitch with 4 inch rise 2" hitch adapter.
Product came soon and packed well. I was rather happy with the directions and ease of installation. I did it in my garage with floor jack and two jackstands. From beginning to end I was done in about two hours.
It took a little bit of tweaking of the right side hanger for the exhaust muffler(pictured) but because of the great advice on the crz forums and YouTube, there is absolutely zero rubbing now. You only have to tweak the right side muffler hanger. Grout a set of vice grips and bend it towards the right side of the car, this way the hanger well move the muffler slightly to the right and will not touch the tow hitch.
The only tricky part was getting a circular file to file down the hole a bit larger so that it would accommodate the bolts and nuts and screw in perfectly. It’s great how this design bolts directly to the car without any welding cutting or drilling. Just a little bit of elbow grease when it comes to filing with a circular file. Don’t do it with a flat square file! Best part =1.5-2 hours from getting all the needed tools and then putting everything away isn’t bad at all!
I plan on using it for commuting to work with my bicycle as I tend to cycle on my lunch break. And there’s nowhere safe to store my bike at work, so I have to lug it with me every morning while the weather is good. I bought a two bike trailer hitch rack and seems to be perfect. I have a pull pin that’s easily removable if I need to open up my hatch. By the way, your hatch cannot open unless you have a tilt type of rack. This is due to the way the hedge is designed, it’s nice and tucked away underneath the bumper so it’s very convenient and not too noticeable.
The install was what I expected, given the good instructions. I took my time and the receiver fit into place well. Unlike some other reviewers, I did not have a problem with the muffler being too close to the receiver frame. I have found that removing push pins (even with the appropriate tool) often means one cannot reuse them. I had new push pins on hand to replace the ones that were no longer usable. The fit is clean and unobtrusive. I plan to use the receiver for a bike rack only.
Thomas
8/15/2026
The hitch receiver works well for both bike racks I have. I can still access the hatch easily with the rack installed.
Heather A.
8/15/2026
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Valerie
9/4/2020
Hitch works great. Because the car is so small and there is not a lot of room, it does touch the muffler and it rattles, but given that Honda probably never envisioned a hitch on a CRZ Ill take it. Love the convenience of being able to carry one bike.