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04-21-2010, 03:01 PM
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Hidden Hitch vs. Draw Tite Hitch
I know there are threads on hitches here BUT if you had to choose one, which would it be for an 08 HB? Strictly used for a bike rack...
I am leaning towards Draw Tite just because I have seen it cheaper than the others. Opinions and thoughts are appreciated. |
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04-21-2010, 03:17 PM
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Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NE
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curt hutch 11050 http://www.etrailer.com/pc-H~11050.h...cleid=20107987 it has the cleanest bolt-on (IMHO), and can be used to yank the Yaris out of a ditch if needed due to the fact it bolts onto the -actual body hooks- and not an unauthorized hole Last edited by 127.0.0.1; 04-21-2010 at 03:28 PM. |
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04-21-2010, 03:47 PM
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Install easy? Need to remove bumper?
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04-21-2010, 04:03 PM
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Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Illinois
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I had a hidden hitch on a SUV and Liked it. Installed in under 15 minutes and was very neatly tucked away. This was on a SUV and not a yaris. so don't know if that would help but I would go with hidden hitch again. Just my opinion.
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04-22-2010, 09:03 AM
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Drives: 2011 VW Golf TDI Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Wentzville, MO
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I have a draw tite... I like it, no real advantage/disadvantage to other brands. Didn't have to remove the bumper to put it on (about 20 mins to install).
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04-22-2010, 11:24 AM
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Drives: '10 Yaris5drHB+99 4runner LTD Join Date: Sep 2009
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climb under car bend one unused metal tab out of the way (left over from body assembly) this is dead center in the car under the spare wheel well. you'll see it, a hanging tab, does nothing at all pop 2 bumper clips under car with a pointy tool, you will put these back. install hitch. I used a bottle jack on each side to hold the hitch up and then went to each end and snugged the bolts tight, slowly putting the weight of the car onto the hitch so it was as tight under the car as possible. came out neat. you don't need a jack I was lazy and didn't want to lay on the ground and push up with my hands (it was 10 deg F out) you MAY need to dremel or cut off (with tin snips) a small trapezoidal (1 square inch) tab from the under bumper lip, it may be in the way. this is an extra tab and has no function other that get in the way but no bumper removal |
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04-22-2010, 04:07 PM
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Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Arizona
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If it only for the bike rack go with the cheaper one.
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