CURT13575 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver, Fits Select Mazda CX-9

Fits perfectly on my 2013 Mazda CX9 and all hardware is included. I know there are other reviews about the installation, but I wanted to share my experience since it's still fresh in my mind. I installed this hitch yesterday by myself. I used a floor jack to lift the hitch into place and to support it, although it does not goes straight up unless you remove two heat shields located on each side of the SUV. I didn't remove the heat shield, so I had to insert one side of the hitch first and then play around until I got the second corner to go up. Did lower the spared tire enough to make room for installation, but did not remove it all the way out...it may be easier if the spare is removed though. Took me less than half an hour and that's including applying some anti corrosion paint to the hardware just in case.Anyway, the installation was not difficult at all and once installed, the hitch is almost totally hidden. My SUV is a 2013 Mazda CX9 with only 24K miles, so it looks pretty much new. I didn't want an ugly hitch sticking out from the rear. This hitch looks professionally made and looks great once installed. I recommend it.

This CURT 13575 Class 3 Trailer Hitch was easy to install and the bolt holes matched perfectly with the manufactures threads on the Mazda CX-9 body. It appears to be of very good quality and very sturdy - It looks like a factory hitch with only the bar around the hitch receiver showing. The rest of the hitch is tucked up under the rear bumper cover making is look like a factory install. I'd recommend this hitch to anyone.

This product fits perfectly on a 2010 Mazda CX-9! Only had minor difficulty in installing because the Left and Right exhaust heat shields were in the way during installation. Removed the mounting bolt hardware for the mufflers and just moved the heat shields out of the way and I was able to install the unit. All the mounting hardware (bolts and washer) were new and functional. Reminder to clean the mounting holes with a steel brush and contact cleaner (I used a WD-40 for cleaning). Also, torque the bolts to the appropriate torque specifications.

Would have been 5 stars were it not for 2 holes that just did not line up. The following tips are absolutely necessary for an easy install.1. Remove the Spare2. Jack up the car3. Insert the hitch 90 degrees to the floor of the vehicle (receiver hole facing the ground) with the mounting brackets lined up with the mounting frame rails on the car and then rotate it horizontally into place4. Slide the spare up under the back of the hitch before raising it back up.My issue came with 2 holes (one on the left and one on the right) that were just misaligned/badly positioned and needed to be opened just a bit with my Dremel to get the bolts to go in squarely. Of course I found these holes AFTER the hitch was in position and I needed to remove it. The holes did not need very much adjusting but just enough to make install a pain. If it weren't for that it would have been a dream. The hitch itself is rock solid and has excellent build quality, very happy with it.

This is a perfect fit for my Mazda CX-9. Very sturdy construction, it's a really well made piece of equipment. The hitch was painted well and it had a good finish - no scratches to report (not that it matters, it's under the car).I installed this in 30-40 minutes with the help of a friend. You definitely need two people for this job : One to hold it up while the other puts the bolts into place. In addition to the socket wrench, you will also need a rubber mallet to bang this gently thing into place. I did not remove anything (Heat shields, etc.) or loosen the spare tire either, you just have to angle it up and knock it into place. Yes - this will nudge up against the heat shields when you install it, not a big deal at all.The hitch is tucked up right below the bottom of the bumper and it does not hang down at all. This class III hitch will definitely handle my bike rack and a trailer if I need to. Great investment for my ride - Highly recommend for anyone who is considering adding this.

Perfect fit, took 45 minutes to install on my 2011 CX-9 by myself. This time included jacking it up, removing the spare, putting it back, and jacking it back down. Actual install time about 20 minutes. Once jacked up I laid down, lifted it into place, and set the bolts. Because of the mufflers and heat shields, it has to be lined up vertically (hitch opening pointing down, and rotated into position as it's lifted up. This is why you HAVE TO jack up the car, there isn't enough clearance to do this otherwise. Watch the heat shields, the edges are very sharp. It was a nice tight fit for me, so once it was in place I was able to take one hand off and thread the bolts in. Once I had one bolt in each side, I knew it wasn't going to drop on me. As with anything with multiple bolts, thread each one in only about 1/3. This gives you some wiggle room to make sure they all line up. I used a rubber mallet to adjust it a little to get them all in. Once all are in, tighten finger tight and use a box wrench to torque them down. I used 3/4" and 1/2" wrenches. I didn't bother with a socket wrench.It isn't obvious in the picture, but the crossbar is not square, but flatter, helping it keep a lower profile. It hides very nicely under the bumper, only about 1/3 of the center section extends below.As others have mentioned, packaging was worthless, but this was Curt, not Amazon. It arrived in a Curt retail box which was too thin and the hitch was loose in the box. OK for buying it in a store, but not OK for shipping. It broke through the box, but powder coat was not damaged, so I let it be.