Why Doesnt the Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # C48348 Want to Fit Ford 2-1/2 inch Hitch

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Why wont the hitch fit into my 2 1/2inch receiver? I have a 2013 Ford Super Duty. It slides in about 1 1/2inch then gets stuck.

asked by: Ken B

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The factory Ford 2-1/2 inch receiver has a unique corner radius that doesn't match up to anything well. You can try using a grinder to remove some of the powder coat of the Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # C48348 to see if that would be enough to allow it to install. I can't recommend you remove any of the metal though as that would void the warranty.

We have found that Ford 2-1/2 inch hitch vary from vehicle to vehicle as to whether or not 2-1/2 inch accessories will fit them. Some of them have no problems and others do not want to work with anything.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Hello Frank, Thanks for the purchase and the blue piece of the Identification Light Bar for Trailers over 80" Wide - Submersible - 9 LEDs - Silver Base - Red #MCL97RB is a quick splice.

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Answer 7

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Why Doesnt the Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate # C48348 Want to Fit Ford 2-1/2 inch Hitch

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