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Originally Posted by DubyaAreEcks
Thanks for the info. Did you do anything to the cut edge to prevent chipping or paint issues? That's the one thing that concerns me being so close to the ground.
Also, how many bike have you had on simultaneously? I've read that 4 bikes for instance might be pushing the tongue weight. Any stability or weight issues with multiple bikes?
Thanks
so far i had up to 3 bikes on my hitch. it seemed ok but did feel like i was pushing its limits
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Originally Posted by DubyaAreEcks
After looking at various threads and searches on trailer hitches, I still have a few questions hopefully some owners might have answers for.
The car this will be installed is a 2004 WRX with stock exhaust. Might move to a turboback setup at some point which deters me from considering the Draw-Tite, Uhaul, or Hidden Hitch brands. At this time, this will be used for a bike rack only with no need to the wiring harness
1) What has more exhaust clearance, the OEM, or the Curt?
2) I noticed the Curt only has 2 holes per side that attach to the frame, opposed to the other brands, and oem, which have 3 per side. Should I care?
3) Does the Curt still require cutting of at least the few inches of the bumper to the left of the exhaust?
4) I also noticed on the Curt, that the left most exhaust hanger is a appears a tad low. I've seen pictures with exhausts that are slightly tilted to the left. Is this an issue with various aftermarket exhausts on both the OEM and the Curt? Will they both correctly fit the stock exhaust without the tilt?
Thanks
2. i think it was half an inch. i need to see my car to double check
3. yes i had to notch a bit on the bumper.
4. after re-installing everything i did notice my OEM muffler was tilted. i got one kartboy extended exhaust hanger to fix the problem. later when i get a cat-back i plan to drill a new hole so i can tuck up the exhaust.