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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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towing with my wrx

so from other threads i see its not great to tow with your wrx but you still can. thats what i have got from everything. u hual wants over 300 to install a hitch receiver. can i just buy one and have someone weld it on for me? is it easy? where and how do i weld it to? (will be towing a single dirtbike)

also what do you guys think about the single rack that hold dirtbikes that goes in side ways (http://www.rampconnection.com/dirt-b...-carrier-4.jpg) straight into the hitch. would my suspension go down like crazy? would i look like a dumbass lol

any help would be much appreciated!
Old Sep 3, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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I just bought a Curt class 1 hitch, that should be plenty to tow a single bike on a trailer. It's bolt on, should be in place this weekend. It's rated at 200lb tongue weight and 2000 total, which again... should be plenty for a bike.

Here's a link with some install pics.

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gd-exter...ed-05-sti.html

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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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perfect! thank you so much. how do you think that would do with one of those single track hitch things that go in sideways and hold the bike sideways?
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