Pintle Hook Mount Tips (Canada)

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A pintle hook mount sets hook height and locks the lunette under the jaw. Match receiver size, set height so the trailer rides level, and verify the latch closes fully before you roll.

Two inch Pintle Hook
Two inch Pintle HookCURT 48343$122.82 CADSee the part →
We stock CURT pintle hooks and adjustable pintle mounts, with free shipping anywhere in Canada. Pintle versus ball? Pintle versus ball. Hub: towing guides.

Height and latch

Adjustable pintle mounts let you dial hook height similar to a ball-mount drop. Aim for a level trailer frame on level ground with the trailer loaded. Close the jaw fully over the lunette and secure the latch pin or lock the handle per the product design.

Wear and noise

Pintle joints can clank when worn or loosely adjusted. Inspect the hook throat and lunette for flat spots. Keep the joint greased if the maker calls for it, and re-torque mount bolts after the first rough jobsite trip.

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Classes, receiver sizes, and matching hitch ratings to the trailer.

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