CURT Manufacturing 45260 Class III 2" Ball Mount

I have a 2022 Wildtrak Bronco with the Sasquatch package. I also have a 1600 lb popup that I use the bronco to tow. I originally had a standard ball mount on my Bronco. When I purchased the camper, I had to remove the 35" spare tire to tow. The jack on the camper couldn't clear the tire. That was not a great solution and didn't want to remove the tire every time I went camping. Next, I bought an 8" hitch extension. That solved the issue of clearing the tire. I didn't like the sound of things back there when I drove over bumps. I also didn't like the stance of my back wheels when the camper was installed. Then after some research I realized the hitch extension was a terrible idea. I had no idea that it reduced my towing capacity by half. After searching high and low, I found this ball mount and it was the perfect solution to my problems. It has enough length to clear the tire. I still get to keep my towing capacity. Finally, it is one solid piece so I don't have to worry about sounds and multiple places for failure. On top of that you can't beat the price. I've used on two trips that were over 5 hours one way and had no issues. If you have a lighter camper that doesn't need a weight distribution hitch, this is a perfect solution to clear large rear tires on jeeps or Broncos.

Bought it to extend the trailer away from the truck farther so my tailgate wouldn't hit the jack. Worked perfect!!

Just what I needed to extend the distance between my truck and trailer to be able to open my tailgate. Great quality.

This ball mount is just what I’ve been looking for. 7500 lb capacity with a 750 lb tongue weight and 12” long. Lucky to have spotted this on Amazon

works great

Long shaft,can still keep tire mounted on tailgate,, jeep wrangler,,,

This ball mount is the perfect fit for my 2025 Ford Bronco. It extends the ball past the spare enough so I no longer have to open the tailgate to hitch/unhitch. The mount is evenly powder coated and looks great.

Update: Kudos to Amazon for 1-day replacement of the first ball mount previously rated at 1 star. The new one arrived with several nicks, scrapes and paint chips...but does measure to specs, and exhibits the sturdy build quality I have come to expect from Curt. Advantages of this ball mount are the 7500/750# weight capacity, and the extra length that allows me to open the tailgate on my F350 with the travel trailer attached. It seems that most manufacturers only offer an extra length 2" ball mount of 6000/600# weight capacity. I have upgraded my rating of this stout ball mount to 4 stars. This ball mount arrived with some small nicks and scuffs, plus some small metal and paint imperfections. Obvious is the asymmetry of the radius of the curved end of the flat...giving it what I would term a factory second appearance. The welds looked very good. I attached a new Curt hitch ball and noticed the ball was not nearly centered side to side on the flat. After removing the hitch ball, I measured the width of the steel on each side of the ball hole...both on top of the flat, and on the underside. On the top, the width of the metal measured .792" on the right and .692" on the left...with the side to side width of the ball hole measuring 1.024". On the underside, the width of the metal measured .767" on the right and .661" on the left. The side to side width of the ball hole on the underside was enlarged and measured 1.104"...apparently exceeding Curt's warning limit of being within 1/16" (.0625") over ball shank diameter. Inspecting the flat from the underside using a level, the ball hole does not appear to be quite concentric, nor does it appear to be drilled perpendicular to the flat. Compared to my 2 other recently purchased Curt Ball Mounts #45270 and #45280, this ball mount appears to be of markedly inferior quality...with quality control lacking here. Since it was purchased for its heavy 7500/750# weight rating in order to handle towing my loaded Nash travel Trailer, I must now question the safe load capacity of this ball mount in lieu of the centering, uniformity and measurement discrepancies of the ball hole that was drilled. I have been pleased with the purchase of a number of other Curt products, but this ball mount falls short of my quality expectations for a product I have come to rely on.

Robust and well made

Super product for anyone who own any kind of SUV with a back door mounted spare tire. Shipping was quick, price is a little on the high side but since i needed it...Definately recommended.

Idéal pour utiliser avec un Jeep Wrangler (JK) pour libérer l’espace utilisé par le pneu de secours.

Une roulotte et la pièce est très solide..bon achat ça me convient parfaitement.

Perfect hitch for my Jeep Wrangler to get past the spare tire mount. Great product, great price!