Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Updated 05/27/2016 | Published 05/26/2016

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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$17.00

Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

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Question:

What trailer hitch do you recommend to put on my 2004 Chevy Malibu classic? I will be hauling a riding lawnmower , total weight is around 1,200lbs

asked by: Jeff

Expert Reply:

The trailer hitch available for your 2004 Malibu is the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # C12272.

This is a Class ll trailer hitch, and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. Since you said you will be hauling a riding lawnmower and the weight is about 1,200-lbs it will need to be on a trailer. For a hitch ball mount, I recommend part # C45521. This will need hitch pin and clip # F-4.

You will also need a trailer hitch ball. If you need a 1-7/8 inch ball I recommend part # 19256, and for a 2-inch hitch ball I recommend part # 19258.

To tow a trailer, you will also need trailer wiring if you do not have it. I recommend a wiring harness like part # 119178KIT.