Does Curt Hitch For 2002 Chevy Suburban Require Bolting to Rear Bumper Brace
Updated 01/19/2026 | Published 08/13/2024
Question:
Does this specific hitch require bolting to the Rear bumper brace as the factory unit does?
asked by: Kerry L
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class IV
- 1000 lbs TW
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 12000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1200 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Jameson C.
1/19/2026
Hey Kerry, how did the fit go with the Curt trailer hitch receiver once you bolted it to the frame? Knowing how the install turned out could help others comparing it to the factory setup.