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tk1971 · 05-12-2011, 12:25 PM

You can contact a Canadian Toyota dealer and ask about the OEM hitch fitment on an "S".

The way I see it, you'll strike out with any hitch that is "hidden" because they are designed to only expose the square receiver, so it'll be as close to the non-"S" bumper skin as possible.

You may have to go for a custom job or have a non-"S" hitch modified by a welder.

zbouncer · 05-12-2011, 12:42 PM

Yeah it looks like I might have to go custom...or maybe re-visit the Saris Bones 2 or 3 bike rack that goes on the hatch http://www.saris.com/vehicle-racks.html

Time to do some craigslist shopping!

zbouncer · 05-16-2011, 11:35 AM

Score!

Got me a Saris Bones 2 bike rack for a great price on CraigsList

http://www.saris.com/index.php?page=...hk=1&Itemid=57

Just need to buy that plastic trim that goes on top of the bumper where it meets the hatch to prevent and scratches...is that called the cargo trim and anybody know where to buy besides stealership

Revsson · 05-16-2011, 09:48 PM

It's called a rear bumper protector.
I thought Microimage sold it, but I couldn't find it there just now.
TRDSparks sells it:
http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=3429

or here:
http://toyota-parts.toyotapart.com/s...2093&x=12&y=10

or another spot:
http://www.toyotapartsales.com/partl...&siteid=214074

or even eBay. Perhaps others can chime in on places to purchase that might be
even cheaper.

I have purchased items from TRDSparks and Microimageonline, and have been pleased
with the fast shipping on items.

I had a Saris Bones 3 that got removed from my storage locker. I never installed it
on the Yaris, but was pleased with it on my old Geo Metro. I'm still thinking about
a hitch mount bike rack like others have done.

Brianr4 · 05-16-2011, 10:29 PM

I got mine from JC Whitney. I think it was made by Bushwacker, not certain though.
I like it better than some that I saw. Mine wraps down the bumper. Some just cover the top.

zbouncer · 05-17-2011, 10:31 AM

Yeah the OEM one looks like it covers a smaller surface area

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1099&bih=419

As opposed to the Bushwhacker

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...1t:429,r:0,s:0

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05-12-2011, 12:25 PM	#37
tk1971 Drives: 08 2Dr LB Base, Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SG Valley, SoCal Posts: 237	You can contact a Canadian Toyota dealer and ask about the OEM hitch fitment on an "S". The way I see it, you'll strike out with any hitch that is "hidden" because they are designed to only expose the square receiver, so it'll be as close to the non-"S" bumper skin as possible. You may have to go for a custom job or have a non-"S" hitch modified by a welder.

05-12-2011, 12:42 PM	#38
zbouncer View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAT Posts: 70	Yeah it looks like I might have to go custom...or maybe re-visit the Saris Bones 2 or 3 bike rack that goes on the hatch http://www.saris.com/vehicle-racks.html Time to do some craigslist shopping!

05-16-2011, 11:35 AM	#39
zbouncer View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAT Posts: 70	Score! Got me a Saris Bones 2 bike rack for a great price on CraigsList http://www.saris.com/index.php?page=...hk=1&Itemid=57 Just need to buy that plastic trim that goes on top of the bumper where it meets the hatch to prevent and scratches...is that called the cargo trim and anybody know where to buy besides stealership

05-16-2011, 09:48 PM	#40
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	It's called a rear bumper protector. I thought Microimage sold it, but I couldn't find it there just now. TRDSparks sells it: http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...&parts_id=3429 or here: http://toyota-parts.toyotapart.com/s...2093&x=12&y=10 or another spot: http://www.toyotapartsales.com/partl...&siteid=214074 or even eBay. Perhaps others can chime in on places to purchase that might be even cheaper. I have purchased items from TRDSparks and Microimageonline, and have been pleased with the fast shipping on items. I had a Saris Bones 3 that got removed from my storage locker. I never installed it on the Yaris, but was pleased with it on my old Geo Metro. I'm still thinking about a hitch mount bike rack like others have done.

05-16-2011, 10:29 PM	#41
Brianr4 Drives: 2008 Yaris 3dr Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 43	I got mine from JC Whitney. I think it was made by Bushwacker, not certain though. I like it better than some that I saw. Mine wraps down the bumper. Some just cover the top.

05-17-2011, 10:31 AM	#42
zbouncer View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAT Posts: 70	Yeah the OEM one looks like it covers a smaller surface area http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...w=1099&bih=419 As opposed to the Bushwhacker http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...1t:429,r:0,s:0