Hitch PICS !!!
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Hitch PICS !!!
Well I just got my hitch and just put it in .... It was relatively easy to install for all you DIY'ers but here are a couple of notes ... You have to loosen up the muffler, if stock. The hitch has a tab with a hole to attach the plastic straps under the bumper, it needs to be drilled out to 3/8's. And be careful, ups bent my brackets so we had to get brutish on it for a bit. Otherwise here are some pics .. Enjoy !! PM me with any questions ...
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Originally Posted by FeeLTHeBuRN
if you read the manual they highly suggest that you do not tow with your xb so I would do it at your own risk.
But I'm still not so sure about it, and the braking power needed...Remember kids, when towing, when you stop, all that force comes into play...and if the frame, and brakes can't handle it...Trouble, me thinks.
Now, bikes are light...but...ah, hell. Just let Ivan figure it out. He'll tell ya if it can work.
Or not. He's honest that way.
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Originally Posted by grzydj
A lot of folks want a hitch to put a bike rack on. I'd probably do the same thing.
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I'm using the hitch to tow my mini choppers and the occassional Custom chopper... Otherwise ... picture this :
TC Motor .... Upgraded brakes .... BRING ON THE 30' Cigarette ...
TC Motor .... Upgraded brakes .... BRING ON THE 30' Cigarette ...
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Originally Posted by luvmyxb
As far as towing, I used to pull sailboats with a '67 VW bus. The xB should easily handle the same load.
So, tow at your own risk.
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pretty cool, dose it bolt up in the midle anywhere, it looks like there can be allot of leverage on those 10mm bolts after the hitch is extended out. I was looking at making one to tow a small trailer with a couple kayaks or mtn bikes i like the concept. You may consider upgrading to a 12.9 grade bolt with a large area hard washer for the mounting bolts. the factory 8.8 bolts are good, but overkill, kills less. Thanks for the post! i was looking all over for something like it.
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The kit does not come with any hardware as it utilizes the satock bolts from the tie down brackets... So if toyota says they are strong enough, they are strong enough .. i guess ...