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10-18-2011, 11:42 AM | #601 |
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Hey Hershey did you sell your hitch off the STI to someone with a wagon? I bought a used one and the mother ****er was bent.
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10-18-2011, 12:42 PM | #602 |
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10-18-2011, 12:58 PM | #603 |
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I was stuck in a bind and bought one new. Thanks though!
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10-19-2011, 12:29 PM | #604 |
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No I put it on my 04 wrx wagon in the spring and it's still on there now. The wagon's hitch points are slightly off from the sti, I had to bend mine about 3mm to fit correctly.
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10-23-2011, 01:32 AM | #605 |
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Please please PLEASE don't secure your bike down like that. You're just ASKING for trouble. I understand it's crooked in the trailer but you can still strap it down and load the suspension sideways rather than have it on the kickstand. I use to secure mine right in the back of my short bed F-150. Just a horrible idea to have it strapped down like that.
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10-24-2011, 10:11 AM | #606 | |
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10-25-2011, 05:19 PM | #607 |
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anyone ever use this type of rack for a dirtbike on the back of a wagon?
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10-25-2011, 10:07 PM | #608 |
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okay, I have looked through this thread a few times and I'm stumped as to what to get. There are a lot of brands out there and I just don't know what hitch to get for my 2010 WRX (non-STi).
I want something that could possibly hold my motorcycle like the hitch setup shown above (well, soon to be motorcycle, I'm going to order a new one soon). I can't seem to find anyone that makes higher than a class III hitch anywhere. I realize the car isn't able to tow that much but I would still like to have a nice strong hitch. I'm also unsure about brands of hitches, what do you guys seem to like the most? and witch one is the most compatible with aftermarket exhausts? |
11-02-2011, 06:04 PM | #609 |
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Was going to take the boat out to go look for a big one...
...but the big one turned out to the be the boat. 22' Starcraft Islander Cabin Cruiser. I only moved it around the driveway so we could test fire it after a complete rebuild of the transom/outdrive/etc. FXT suspension all around, Cusco sways F/R, home made hitch after bending a modified UHaul/Reese setup. Car moved the boat around with ease. Erik |
11-04-2011, 08:19 PM | #610 |
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Would it be ok to tow a 10 ft or 12 ft Scotty or Shasta Camper trailer with a Wrx wagon?
Something like this.. ^ |
11-04-2011, 08:50 PM | #611 |
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Whats it weigh?
Youre rated for 200/2000lbs. |
11-04-2011, 08:52 PM | #612 |
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10ft- 1200; 12ft 1300
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11-04-2011, 09:01 PM | #613 |
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This photo is titled "How to move across the country with the wrong car"
Rubbing was a constant issue, never saw above 60 for 3000 miles, almost wore through the tow chains due to ever sagging springs. Car and trailer made it though, springs took a few days to recover! Dont plan on EVER doing this again, but it was cheaper to buy a trailer and new coilovers after the trip than rent a U-Haul. |
11-04-2011, 09:13 PM | #614 |
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You shouldve twisted the chains (cross them a few more times) to take out the slack. You NEVER want to let the chains drag on the ground at speed.
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11-04-2011, 09:21 PM | #615 | |
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I agree whole heartedly though, dragging chains is a BADDDD idea! |
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11-04-2011, 09:46 PM | #616 | |
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11-04-2011, 10:39 PM | #617 |
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Don't think I posted this yet, so here it is
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11-05-2011, 03:19 PM | #618 |
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Cheap Hitches
If you are looking for affordable hitches for your subaru, a great website i always turn to is hitchweb.com. They have a vehicle lookup right on their website that shows you every hitch available for it. This link will take you there http://www.hitchweb.com/trailer-hitch-search
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11-06-2011, 11:06 AM | #619 |
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Drove from Arizona to Illinois, tires were RUBBING in the rears, one tire blew up and looked like this. Wasnt fun at all! Made another round trip from NY to PA with this. No issues at all. |
11-06-2011, 01:23 PM | #620 | |
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11-06-2011, 01:34 PM | #621 |
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11-06-2011, 01:39 PM | #622 |
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Wow, this thread is full of stupid. Some of you guys are really lucky you didn't hurt someone.
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11-06-2011, 01:45 PM | #623 |
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11-06-2011, 04:56 PM | #624 |
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Just to refresh the limits for our cars are 1000 lbs trailer with a 200 lbs tongue weight right?
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11-06-2011, 04:58 PM | #625 |
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