CURT 12221 Class 2 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4-Inch Receiver, Exposed Body, Compatible with Select Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Matrix
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There is no difference between the two mounting areas on the matrix 2004 XR rear wheel drive. I don't know if there is a difference between the two. The trim in the back was a problem for me. Although the hitch is pushed up against the trim, it is still able to comfortably fit inside.
In fact, there should have been predrilled holes where this can fit in the frame.
The Matrix I have is from 2003, so I would assume it's Where the bolts go into the frame, predrilled holes were present. other than tightening it up, which I had help with, I also made sure that I found the installation process to be straightforward.
This part of the car stays under the
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While it rubs on the XRS fairing a little, the 1/1/4 receiver fits under it snugly. Although it should not cause any damage, there is a possibility that some of the bumper hardware might be missing and that this might cause the bumper to rub. A former owner gave this to you (from the previous owners).
Despite the fact that Curt is one of the few companies still making these in the USA, I try to buy it from them whenever I can. There is no exception for this one, and it is a high-quality product that fits underneath the optional OEM body kit on my Vibe with only the square receiver tube The installation process was straightforward but I had to clean up the threads on the end caps due to rust on a 15-year-old car. It's four bolts and can be done fairly easily by yourself once the dust is cleaned up.
My mechanic installed this for me and I'm very happy with it. Solid hitch for a fair price. His only concern was that the bolt holes on my 2006 mateix were very rusty, he cleaned them up, and he said the rest of it went smoothly.
I consider this to be a very good article The Toyota Matrix or Pontiac Vibe should have a ready-made hitch, and installing it should take about ten minutes. To install the nuts Toyota conveniently installed in the frame rails, you simply unscrew four bolts. Sadly, your luck with this installation will also depend on the condition of those nuts. On the older Matrix that I wanted to install the hitch on were so badly rusted that I could not catch the thread on a single bolt. It was impossible to remove the rust from the threads despite all the efforts I made. My experience is not the first one to experience this kind of problem. I see from other reviews online that I am not the only one. For Curt to include a durable wire bottle brush with the hitch, it would make sense. One that would attach to a cordless drill would be ideal. Regardless of my next move, I will make my way to a local garage to see if an experienced mechanic can fix this This is the moral of the story Tap the nuts. Make sure you check the condition of the nuts on your car before assuming that you will be able to install the hitch. If you are considering investing in 1, take this into account. You should test the threads before ordering the hitch with a 25 x 30mm hex bolt.
Although I was able to get my hands on a 1/2" torque wrench, it was difficult to get it on When I installed my Rola bike carrier into the 1 1/4" fitting, it was very loose. I would have given it a 5 star rating, but it wasn't really satisfactory. Rola racks come with a reversed 2" fitting and are made to fit much more tightly in 2" hitches.
Exactly what I was looking for! The software is very simple to install and highly.
As described in the specs, this part fits 2009 Toyota matrixes.
I have a Pontiac Vibe GT, and the fit is perfect. The rust was cleaned from the existing mounting bolts using a wire brush mounted to an angle adapter on a Dremel rotary tool. You should keep in mind that this little car isn't powerful enough to.
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