Who has a trailer hitch on their 02+ Impreza sedan?
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Who has a trailer hitch on their 02+ Impreza sedan?
I see that Subaru only has a hitch available for the wagon. I did find a company out of Oregon who makes a hitch for the sedan but it requires cutting the rear bumper for the actual hitch to extend through.
IIRC Egan or Oaf have a hitch, where is it from and how was the install? I'd like to be able to tow a jetski with my car.
Thanks guys
IIRC Egan or Oaf have a hitch, where is it from and how was the install? I'd like to be able to tow a jetski with my car.
Thanks guys
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Da'Lan hitch. I bought mine from http://www.tiretail.com It fits nicley with my exhaust. Some of the others (draw-tite for one) have clearance issues with bigger exhausts.
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Originally Posted by Egan
It's a 1.25" receiver and is Class 1 (rated for up to 2,000 lbs).
I've been thinking about getting a foldable motorcycle trailer.
Do ya think your hitch would have issues with my exhaust?
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Originally Posted by R4ND0M_AX3
Hmmmm. What's the max tounge weight?
I've been thinking about getting a foldable motorcycle trailer.
Do ya think your hitch would have issues with my exhaust?
I've been thinking about getting a foldable motorcycle trailer.
Do ya think your hitch would have issues with my exhaust?
Tongue weight (gross) is 200 lbs.
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I got mine from the Rack store...can't remember the name...and the only issue was with the fart can tip.
This was fixed using two Kartboy Long exhaust hangers.
BTW, I have 2 extra if you need them.
This was fixed using two Kartboy Long exhaust hangers.
BTW, I have 2 extra if you need them.
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Originally Posted by Oaf
I got mine from the Rack store...can't remember the name...and the only issue was with the fart can tip.
This was fixed using two Kartboy Long exhaust hangers.
BTW, I have 2 extra if you need them.
This was fixed using two Kartboy Long exhaust hangers.
BTW, I have 2 extra if you need them.
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Originally Posted by Egan
It's a 1.25" receiver and is Class 1 (rated for up to 2,000 lbs).
I do suppose i should just check the link you sent
btw, did you have to cut any of your bumper?
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Originally Posted by Killian Maynard
looks like class 1 is all I would need. How about the tow ball options, does it use a standard tow ball mount?
I do suppose i should just check the link you sent
btw, did you have to cut any of your bumper?
I do suppose i should just check the link you sent
btw, did you have to cut any of your bumper?
I had to trim about 1/8" of a small section of bumper on the underside. You can't see it at all. I'll show you when you come by Friday.
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Hello,
I've been digging around in the website trying to decide what kind of hitch to get. I have an '04 WRX Wagon. My inclination is to simply get the one sold by Subaru, but the pictures on the web-site make it appear that it juts out from the bumper even with the ball-reciever removed. I don't know if that is the case, it just sort of looks like it does in the web-pictures.
So, my questioins are:
1. Is a hitch, a hitch? All Class "1" hitches should pefrom the same, correct?
2. Why did you choose the hitch you choose?
3. I intened to pull a U-Haul trailer soon and then following that will primarily use the hitch for a bicycle rack. In the future I hope to pull a motorcycle trailer. I'm also interested in this "tire-tail" device mentioined in the previous postings. Anything I should consider with all these different uses?
4. Whichever hitch I pick, I would like it to tuck-up under the bumper well when the ball is removed.
5. My exhaust is stock, but would like to reserve the option of upgrading my exhaust in the future.
6. I intend to simply leave the hitch on and not remove it when not in use.
Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated.
David in Brooklyn, New York.
I've been digging around in the website trying to decide what kind of hitch to get. I have an '04 WRX Wagon. My inclination is to simply get the one sold by Subaru, but the pictures on the web-site make it appear that it juts out from the bumper even with the ball-reciever removed. I don't know if that is the case, it just sort of looks like it does in the web-pictures.
So, my questioins are:
1. Is a hitch, a hitch? All Class "1" hitches should pefrom the same, correct?
2. Why did you choose the hitch you choose?
3. I intened to pull a U-Haul trailer soon and then following that will primarily use the hitch for a bicycle rack. In the future I hope to pull a motorcycle trailer. I'm also interested in this "tire-tail" device mentioined in the previous postings. Anything I should consider with all these different uses?
4. Whichever hitch I pick, I would like it to tuck-up under the bumper well when the ball is removed.
5. My exhaust is stock, but would like to reserve the option of upgrading my exhaust in the future.
6. I intend to simply leave the hitch on and not remove it when not in use.
Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated.
David in Brooklyn, New York.