Aftermarket Hitch

[Bigmoose]

I started searching to see if Curt had a bronco hitch yet. They do not but came across this one for the wrangler...

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hi...pU-4CnvyenBUaHc8rwPPuV5vgUICORGAaAl2fEALw_wcB

It looks very similar to the bronco one from what we can tell and at only $66 it's a steal. I'm hoping the bronco one will be in the ballpark. Not sure how ford justifies the cost to add towing.

My reason for one is just for a bike rack. No need for electrical hookups.

My other vehicle is a ford flex that did not come with the factory tow package. I added a $160 curt hitch and was able to just buy the oem ford rear harness for towing from my dealer for $70. I was surprised to find out that the fuses and relays for the 4 and 7 pin were preset under the hood. The only mod needed on my end was just the rear harness. Here's hoping the bronco is this easy.

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[Jsullivan]

I started searching to see if Curt had a bronco hitch yet. They do not but came across this one for the wrangler...

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hi...pU-4CnvyenBUaHc8rwPPuV5vgUICORGAaAl2fEALw_wcB

It looks very similar to the bronco one from what we can tell and at only $66 it's a steal. I'm hoping the bronco one will be in the ballpark. Not sure how ford justifies the cost to add towing.

My reason for one is just for a bike rack. No need for electrical hookups.

My other vehicle is a ford flex that did not come with the factory tow package. I added a $160 curt hitch and was able to just buy the oem ford rear harness for towing from my dealer for $70. I was surprised to find out that the fuses and relays for the 4 and 7 pin were preset under the hood. The only mod needed on my end was just the rear harness. Here's hoping the bronco is this easy.

Curt recently advertised this one. CRT-13493

https://realtruck.com/p/curt-class-iii-trailer-hitch/v/ford/bronco/2021/

 

[rdass623]

I started searching to see if Curt had a bronco hitch yet. They do not but came across this one for the wrangler...

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hi...pU-4CnvyenBUaHc8rwPPuV5vgUICORGAaAl2fEALw_wcB

It looks very similar to the bronco one from what we can tell and at only $66 it's a steal. I'm hoping the bronco one will be in the ballpark. Not sure how ford justifies the cost to add towing.

My reason for one is just for a bike rack. No need for electrical hookups.

My other vehicle is a ford flex that did not come with the factory tow package. I added a $160 curt hitch and was able to just buy the oem ford rear harness for towing from my dealer for $70. I was surprised to find out that the fuses and relays for the 4 and 7 pin were preset under the hood. The only mod needed on my end was just the rear harness. Here's hoping the bronco is this easy.

if i am not mistaken, the ford frame cross member is 2 7/8 thick and the curt hitch you mentioned has a 3 1/8 inch channel to straddle the cross member. so you should be good with the use of a couple of shims to take up the additional space. this should be fine for if you are looking to mount bicycle carriers. i would be concerned about max towing applications.

 

[Bigmoose]

Curt recently advertised this one. CRT-13493

https://realtruck.com/p/curt-class-iii-trailer-hitch/v/ford/bronco/2021/

Thanks for the link. How did you find that? When I put in my vehicle info that doesn't show up, yet it says fits 2021 bronco (not sport).

 

[Jsullivan]

Thanks for the link. How did you find that? When I put in my vehicle info that doesn't show up, yet it says fits 2021 bronco (not sport).

I was checking on

Thanks for the link. How did you find that? When I put in my vehicle info that doesn't show up, yet it says fits 2021 bronco (not sport).

I was checking the RealTruck site for GoRhino D1 running boards and saw they had just advertise it.

 

[jsharpe]

Curt recently advertised this one. CRT-13493

https://realtruck.com/p/curt-class-iii-trailer-hitch/v/ford/bronco/2021/

At under $120 shipped incl tax that looks perfect for my bike rack. I have no need for towing anything so the factory package was overkill.

 

[dgorsett]

I just received my Curt 13493, started a thread, didn't realize this one was here.


I'm beginning my "If Ford won't build it I will" Bronco build

I received my after market hitch today, Curt 13493, 350/3500 lb, same design, layout and capacity as Ford Factory hitch. This hitch will be great for those wanting to carry a cargo/bike hauler, add a recovery point or tow a light trailer. It's for those who didn't order the factory set up because you couldn't with your trim, thought $600 was too much or forgot and will be happy with Ford's 3500# tow limit. I will add a 4 pin wiring set up when flip, Curt or etrailer figure it out.

How to get it: Short version: I ordered from Real Truck (Curt #13493) for $111 last Thursday, shipped from Curt Friday arrived Colorado Monday.
Long Version: Stumbled upon it at etrailer for $245, which is as much as the Ford version. Checked Curt Website for $147, but sold out. Checked Curt's dealer network one at a time finally found Real Truck @$111. (Odd it shipped from Curt even though they showed sold out)

I've always liked Curt's quality and this is the same, good design, good welds, good paint. Side note this one will be easier to install than the Ford one because you don't have to remove the bumper facia, bolts are installed from the front (muffler side).

...and mine measures 2.75" in the channel

 

[murphtron]

I just received my Curt 13493, started a thread, didn't realize this one was here.


I'm beginning my "If Ford won't build it I will" Bronco build

I received my after market hitch today, Curt 13493, 350/3500 lb, same design, layout and capacity as Ford Factory hitch. This hitch will be great for those wanting to carry a cargo/bike hauler, add a recovery point or tow a light trailer. It's for those who didn't order the factory set up because you couldn't with your trim, thought $600 was too much or forgot and will be happy with Ford's 3500# tow limit. I will add a 4 pin wiring set up when flip, Curt or etrailer figure it out.

How to get it: Short version: I ordered from Real Truck (Curt #13493) for $111 last Thursday, shipped from Curt Friday arrived Colorado Monday.
Long Version: Stumbled upon it at etrailer for $245, which is as much as the Ford version. Checked Curt Website for $147, but sold out. Checked Curt's dealer network one at a time finally found Real Truck @$111. (Odd it shipped from Curt even though they showed sold out)

I've always liked Curt's quality and this is the same, good design, good welds, good paint. Side note this one will be easier to install than the Ford one because you don't have to remove the bumper facia, bolts are installed from the front (muffler side).

...and mine measures 2.75" in the channel

Did you get it installed yet? Looks exactly like what I need. Also for carrying bike rack. Not towing. And I’d probably remove when rock crawling.

 

[jsharpe]

I just received my Curt 13493, started a thread, didn't realize this one was here.


I'm beginning my "If Ford won't build it I will" Bronco build

I received my after market hitch today, Curt 13493, 350/3500 lb, same design, layout and capacity as Ford Factory hitch. This hitch will be great for those wanting to carry a cargo/bike hauler, add a recovery point or tow a light trailer. It's for those who didn't order the factory set up because you couldn't with your trim, thought $600 was too much or forgot and will be happy with Ford's 3500# tow limit. I will add a 4 pin wiring set up when flip, Curt or etrailer figure it out.

How to get it: Short version: I ordered from Real Truck (Curt #13493) for $111 last Thursday, shipped from Curt Friday arrived Colorado Monday.
Long Version: Stumbled upon it at etrailer for $245, which is as much as the Ford version. Checked Curt Website for $147, but sold out. Checked Curt's dealer network one at a time finally found Real Truck @$111. (Odd it shipped from Curt even though they showed sold out)

I've always liked Curt's quality and this is the same, good design, good welds, good paint. Side note this one will be easier to install than the Ford one because you don't have to remove the bumper facia, bolts are installed from the front (muffler side).

...and mine measures 2.75" in the channel

Especially nice to hear that we don't even need to remove the bumper. Since I'll only be using it for a bike rack I also like that it's smaller and symmetrical (i.e. it doesn't have the thing on the side to hold the wiring harness cap). If I eventually do add a 4-pin connector I certainly don't need a big metal plate to hold the end given how infrequently it would be used.

 

[dgorsett]

Did you get it installed yet? Looks exactly like what I need. Also for carrying bike rack. Not towing. And I’d probably remove when rock crawling.

I would need a Bronco for that..I'm stuck in the Dirt Hill with the BadBatchBroncoBast**ds

 

[Bigmoose]

I'm gonna wait on this hitch. I'm a dirt pit bronco as well. By the time I get it I most likely will have my bike away for the winter. On the plus side I'm hoping to see this more available and discounted more by next spring.

 

[TripleB]

Any post install Curt hitch pictures?

 

[Mdh186]

I’ve gotten 3 updates from realtruck about my order pushing back my delivery date each time. Starting to think this whole thing is cursed at this point. Not that I need the hitch now because my MIC is pushed out again. Oh well.

 

[dgorsett]

I’ve gotten 3 updates from realtruck about my order pushing back my delivery date each time. Starting to think this whole thing is cursed at this point. Not that I need the hitch now because my MIC is pushed out again. Oh well.

Real Truck was unbelievably fast for me. I ordered as soon as I found it because I was afraid they would go fast.

 

[Mdh186]

Real Truck was unbelievably fast for me. I ordered as soon as I found it because I was afraid they would go fast.

Interesting data point. I ordered quickly as well - but apparently not quickly enough. I’ll sit back and patiently wait, just like the rest of this experience.

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