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  6. Visible Cross Tube
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2017 Ford Expedition
CURT

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

Part Number: CU74FR
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$125.74
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2017 Ford Expedition

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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number CU74FR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - CU74FR

  • 2 Inch Hitch
  • Class III
  • 5000 lbs GTW
  • Visible Cross Tube
  • 500 lbs TW
  • CURT
  • For Towing

This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.


Features:

  • Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
  • Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
  • Bolt-on installation - no welding required
    • Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
  • Hitch assembled in the USA
    • Mounting hardware may be imported


Specs:

  • Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
  • Rating: Class III
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 500 lbs
    • Not rated for use with weight distribution systems
  • Limited lifetime warranty


etrailer.com Technical Support

At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.



13434 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details CU74FR Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles


Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
5,000 lbs.

Tongue Weight (TW):
500 lbs.


Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution



No drilling required Manufacturer Estimated Installation Time

Tech Tip

Product is not intended for Diesel models. Hitch does not require drilling into the vehicle frame, but will require a hole to be drilled through the bumper for hitch access, which will be covered after installation. No drilling through vehicle frame required for installation




Customer Satisfaction Score:

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

306 reviews
This 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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Perfect easy to order fast delivery



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Great product, easy to install. easy to find products on web site. would recommend products to any body.



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Good product and easy to install.



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Quick service. Quality parts



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I’m having trouble the bolt going through the hitch will not screw in, can you help with problem



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Great service and expert advice. Highly recommend for all skill levels.



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Received a day earlier than expected. Product was just as described and fit well.



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Perfect Fit. Delivered quick. Installation video tips were spot on. Literally installed in 10 mins



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Fit perfect and everything went well



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Really heavy duty hitch, straight forward instructions easily installed in 30 minutes.



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2021 Jeep Gladiator

You guys rock the best service ever holy S—— the fastest I ever seen all parts are in box nice product . Nice welds . Nailed it

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Scott

7/20/2025

Perfect

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Kate F.

7/21/2025

@Scott Glad we had the right fit for you Scott! What do you mainly use the hitch for?


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2023 Jeep Gladiator

The part fit perfectly. With the bolt design, I did not have to cut a hole in my bumper. It was a quick and easy installation.



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Awesome hitch! easy to hook up if you take the bumper off 4 bolts 2 plugs/wires to disconnect the bumper comes off and the hitch bolts right up. Arrived quick and easy directions if you have any trouble there’s also a YouTube video for both. either cutting a hole in the bumper where the ball is or taking the bumper off your choice.



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Saved my truck from damage I was rear ended hard and the only damage was to the hitch , life saver



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This is the second Curt hitch I have purchased from etrailer. Both were superior quality to other hitches. Fit and finish were excellent. Curt recommends cutting a 2" hole through the plastic portion of the Gladiator bumper. Do yourself a favor and remove the bumper (four easy bolts), install the hitch and have a professional looking install. Great product!

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George

5/30/2025

Absolutely no problems. Curt hitches are superior to the factory installed hitches.



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Hitch installed easily and had no issues with hardware during installation. If your gladiator has the plastic bumper with no rock sliders, it is better to remove the bumper and install the hitch for a cleaner install. No holes need to be drilled with this method.

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Brooke M.

7/2/2025

Thank you for sharing your install tip, Andrew! That makes for a great review to those looking for real-world advice and experience with the installation process :)



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2025 Jeep Gladiator

2025 Jeep Gladiator. Nice easy install. watch the video on e-trailer, the directions with the hitch show drilling out the plastic on the bumper, the video shows taking the bumper off so you don’t see the bolt. Bumper was only 6 bolts and 3 electrical connections and it comes right off.


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  • Is There A Plug To Cover 2" Hole To Install Curt Hitch CU74FR On 2023 Jeep Gladiator?
    There is no cover to keep out water and debris on the Curt # CU74FR. When We've installed it we actually removed the bumper to not have to drill that hole. It looks like you should be able to find a 2" grommet from a home improvement store to plug the hole, but you'll probably need to do some DIY'ing to make it fit perfectly.
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    Hey Nick! The Curt # C74DR and # CU74FR are both designed to fit the 2020-2026 Jeep Gladiator. Both have a bolt-on installation but the # CU74FR will be much easier to install compared to the full hitch. This has a max gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs and tongue weight of 500 lbs. If your Gladiator is equipped to tow more and you need the higher capacity, or if you want to use a weight distribution hitch, you need the # C74DR instead. This hitch is rated for weight distribution and has...
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  • Can OEM Hitch on 2021 Jeep Gladiator Be Replaced with Draw-Tite 76310
    If your OEM hitch is simply bolted into place onto the crossmember, you could indeed remove it and install the Draw-Tite 76310 which we sell as # DR64FR Class III hitch in its place. If the existing hitch is welded into place, it could be an integral part of the vehicle frame and shouldn't be removed. If what you're referring to is simply the crossmember at the rear of the vehicle that has the holes to accept a bolt on receiver, you can simply use # CU74FR, but you'd need a hole saw to...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System or Extended Ball Mount for Clearing a Tail Gate
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    There are a couple of pretty big differences between the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DR64FR and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # CU74FR that fit your 2020 Jeep Gladiator, and I'll go over them so you can decide which trailer hitch is the better option for you. The first big difference is the install, with the Draw-Tite hitch being a more "traditional" install that secures to your Jeep's trailer frame using a combination of existing hardware and supplied hardware. The Curt hitch,...
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  • Draw Tite or Curt Hitch for OEM Look Installed on 2020 Jeep Gladiator
    I checked out the OEM hitch that fits your 2020 Jeep Gladiator and appearance-wise you'd only see the hitch opening hanging below the rear bumper. The Draw Tite part # DR64FR that you referenced instead would have the entire crosstube hanging below the rear bumper. But we also have the Curt # CU74FR which gives you that OEM look where it hangs just below the bumper. I attached a picture for you to check out as well.
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  • Is There a Cover for Bumper Bolt On Curt Hitch for 2021 Jeep Gladiator
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  • Does Hole Need to Get Drilled in Bumper Cover to Install Hitch on 2022 Jeep Gladiator
    When you install the Curt Hitch part # CU74FR on your 2022 Jeep Gladiator you will need to use a hole saw to drill a hole in the top of the bumper cover to access where the bolt threads. There isn't a cap available that comes with this kit or elsewhere that we are aware of.
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    We currently have two hitch options available for the 2021 Jeep Gladiator, the Draw Tite, # DR64FR and the Curt # CU74FR. The Curt option, # CU74FR best provides the OEM look because of where receiver sets, hanging just below the bumper. The Draw Tite option, # DR64FR sets with the entire crosstube easily visible below the rear bumper. Both are rated as a class III hitch with a 2" x2" receiver. However the Curt # CU74FR has max gross trailer weight of 5,000 lbs. with a maximum tongue...
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  • Why Doesnt The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch DR64FR Fit A 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon?
    The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DR64FR you were looking at will not fit for your 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon due to your vehicle having the supports welded on to the bumper that block the hitch from being able to contact the frame of your vehicle. Due to this you will need to go with the Curt # CU74FR instead as it mounts in a different way which allows it to work with these supports. If you will be towing a trailer with your Gladiator you will also need a vehicle wiring harness...
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  • Best Trailer Hitch For A 2022 Jeep Gladiator
    When choosing the correct trailer hitch we do have two options that are confirmed to fit your 2022 Jeep Gladiator. Both hitches are similar but do have big differences. The Draw-Tite Hitch # DR64FR has a more traditional install and will install that secures to the jeep's trailer frame using existing hardware and supplied hardware. The Curt Hitch # CU74FR attaches to the Gladiator's rear bumper cover and then secures through the rear cross member. The Draw-Tite hitch has a gross towing...
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  • Highest Capacity Hitch for a 2023 Jeep Gladiator
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