Custom Trailer Hitch Adapter For Chevrolet Malibu from 1-1/4 hitch to 2 Receiver
Updated 05/27/2021 | Published 05/25/2021
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Question:
Hi- I have a chevrolet malibu 2010 that I just installed a 1.25inch hitch bar on purchased from you. I also bought the 1.25 to 2inch adapter but its too low. I need to adapt from 1.25inch to 2inch and raise a a few inches, but the ones Im seeing dont look like they give enough extension before the rise for my malibu. Can someone help me figure out? Thanks
asked by: Brad F
Helpful Expert Reply:
My recommendation is to have a custom adapter made for the height and length that you need on your 2010 Chevrolet Malibu with the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36479. The center of the hitch pin is about 8-1/2" from your rear bumper. Any adapter that goes from a 1-1/4" receiver to a 2" receiver will reduce the weight capacity of the vehicles receiver by 50%. Be sure to verify your vehicle and hitch ratings to determine if you will have enough capacity for what you intend to haul.
The Gen-Y Weld-On 2" Receiver Tube # 325-GH-002 can be welded to the top of the Curt Class II Drawbar # C45015 to give you a hitch adapter similar to what you are looking for. To do this I recommend having it professionally welded and gussets added for additional strength.
