I Installed A Curt Hitch But It Does Not Clear The Bumper Enough, Thoughts?
Updated 08/07/2025 | Published 07/14/2025
Question:
Hello I ordered the Curt C15315 and it lines up perfectly with classy holes but once I installed it the Reciver Is roughly 5-6 inches behind the edge of my bumper and my tow hitch has like one inch of opening from mounting ball to edge of bumper what suggestions do you guys have ?
asked by: Osvaldo R
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Expert Reply:
Osvaldo,
It looks like with that unique Royal Utility bumper, the bumper sits out farther than usual. You would just need something like the Gen-Y hitch extender # GY89SR. This 14" long extender is going to let you extend out far enough for you to use your ball mount and tow. I will add using any extension is going to reduce the hitches overall capacity by 50%. So your Curt hitch would drop to 8,000lbs.
Unfortunately since we have not been able to install a hitch on a vehicle with that after market bumper you have, we didn't have a way of knowing whether or not it would fit, but the extension will be able to get you towing.
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Nick S.
8/7/2025
Hey Osvaldo, did the Gen-Y hitch extender work out for you with your unique bumper setup? I'm curious because it could really help others with similar setups.