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Curt Forged Tow Hook
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CURT Tow Hooks - C45500
- Standard Tow Hook
- Receiver Mount Hook
- CURT
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Black
- Hitch Capacity
- Solid Shank
- Steel
Perfect for recovery operations, this hitch-mounted tow hook slides into your 2" x 2" trailer hitch receiver to provide an attachment point for strap, cable, or rope. Black carbide powder coat finish resists rust and corrosion.
Features:
- Tow hook lets you attach recovery strap (sold separately) to be used in agricultural, industrial, or recreational applications
- Hitch-mounted design ensures quick, simple installation and removal
- Black carbide powder coat finish
- Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock sold separately
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Weight capacity: limited to trailer hitch capacity
- Overall length: 11-3/4"
45500 Curt Forged Tow Hook
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Video Transcript for Curt Forged Tow Hook Feature Review
Today we're going to be reviewing the Curt Forged Tow Hook, part number C45500. Now, we're ready to hitch it up and pull our buddy out of the mud. This tow hook is going to be limited to the hitch capacity of your vehicle. Whatever your hitch is rated for that's how much you can tow with this. It's going to be 9" long, from end to end. It's got a nice flat carbide finish. Now that we've rescued our buddy from the mud, that's going to do it for our look at the Curt Forged Tow Hook, part number C45500.
Ratings & Reviews
4.4
17 reviews
by:
Robert
01/17/2018
I ended up painting mine Red. Easy to see even when covered in mud. Is used multiple times a month during the Summer. Even used a few times to pull me out. A quick easy way to pull someone when their shifting linkage got jammed up on rocks going up hill. My JKU Rubicon got him up the rest of the way without any trouble.
I ended up buying two more for off road friends.....
I ended up buying two more for off road friends.....
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Klink
01/20/2020
Love this hook gets a lot of use throughout the Summer. From pulling stuck vehicles to pulling logs. Painted fire engine red to be seen easily by those on the trails for a quick hook up. Even used once to pull me out!
Klink
1/25/2021
Essential tool for off road adventure.
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Fisher O.
03/06/2013
Heavy duty, solid hook. Only improvement would be if it also had a heavy duty clasp to prevent sling from dropping off when loose. But other than bolt on hooks none of those that were for 2-inch receivers and heavy duty included a clasp. Go figure.
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Jeff
02/26/2021
This forged hook has a rating exceeding the hitch and can pull at any angle. And there's no need to mess with sticking threads on a clevis. This is just the versatile type of hitch hook that I needed. I just wish it was made in the USA.
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Jesse H
07/26/2016
Excellent product. Real heavy duty. Fast shipping.
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Bob K.
06/28/2015
Nice unit. Had to put a thin layer like inner tube around it, because the hook fits a little loose and will rattle. Not really a problem, really like the look and easy use for hooking on a strap. Will recommend to everyone in my club.
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RC
04/19/2019
This thing is a beast...very tough. I use it for pulling vehicles out of mud and sometimes pulling trees to my yard. I love it.
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Charles
01/25/2013
Excellent product. Heavy duty and I am sure it will do more than I need.
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Ryan
06/14/2023
Very heavy duty!
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Claire
08/07/2021
TOO BIG AND HEAVY FOR WHAT IT IS. IT HAS A 10K# CAPACITY. THERE ARE SMALLER/ LIGHTER OPTIONS THAT WILL PERFORM EQUALLY TO THIS HOOK
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Ritchie
04/24/2015
This is a good product at a good price!
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Jim
12/12/2018
Quality was beyond what was expected.
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Thomas
02/09/2019
On time and as advertised....A+
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Patrick
01/30/2024
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Raymond
04/17/2025
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Charles
09/28/2023
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Harley
08/06/2021
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- Are There Front Hitch or Recovery Accessories Available for my 2018 GMC Savana Van?I have a solution for you to add tow hooks to your 2018 GMC Savana Van, but there currently are not any front mounted hitches or winch capable bumpers available to fit your van. I recommend adding tow hooks similar to the Curt Bolt On Tow Hook with Keeper # C22411 to the frame of your Savana van to help with recovering your vehicle if you're ever caught in that position again. If you have a rear mounted hitch, you could also add the Curt Forged Tow Hook # C45500 to provide you with a...
view full answer... - What Are the Loops on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch 31180 Receiver Used ForThe tow loops on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 31180 are recovery points that you can hook a tow strap to like part # EM59700 and pull yourself out with if you ever get stuck. They are rated for 9,000 lbs each just like the receiver tube. If you don't want to use these tow loops then we have the Curt Forged Tow Hook part # C45500 which will allow you to use the receiver tube opening to pull yourself out with. The other option you have is to install a front mount winch...
view full answer... - How Does the Curt Forged Tow Hook # C45500 Capacity WorkThe capacity of the Curt Forged Tow Hook # C45500 is basically going to be whatever the hitch it is installed in is. What that means is that if you were in a recovery situation where you were putting an extreme amount of strain on this hook the hitch would fail long before the hook. Even if the hitch is a Class IV or V.
view full answer... - Hitch-Mount and Bolt-On Tow Hooks and Tow LoopsWe do not carry OEM factory tow hooks for your 1997 Dodge 2500 but we do have hitch-mount types like Curt Forged Tow Hook # C45500, # BDW20182 and # MT70028. We also have hitch-mount tow loops like # C45832, # BDW20186 and # MT70029. Bolt-on tow hooks are also available such as # EM59505. All such items appear on the page I linked for you.
view full answer... - How Long is Curt Forged Tow Hook from Hitch Pin Hole to Where Hooks Curves Down Below ShankOn the Curt forged tow hook # C45500 it measures approximately 6 inches from the center of the pin hole to where the hook dips below the bottom of the shank.
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Robert
1/17/2019
Have even pulled down a tree using this hook! I am good advertising going to Jeep rallies and off road parks. Asked about this almost everywhere I go.