Does Hitch for 2006 Chevy Corvette Require Stabilizer Strap

Updated 02/22/2017 | Published 02/21/2017

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Question:

06 Corvette convertible. Regular exhaust. Curt hitch requires a strap when used for bike transport. My reason for a hitch is to eliminate the strap. Do you have something that does not require a support strap or can you tell me why the Curt hitch does. Thank you

asked by: John M

Expert Reply:

Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack on their lighter duty hitches like the part # C11380 which is a fit for your 2006 Chevy Corvette. The reason for the strap is basically to help reduce vertical shock from bumps being transferred to the hitch and frame.

I wish there was a different hitch available for your vehicle that did not require this strap.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the ThuleCamber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C