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33 reviews
Code: 87446
Retail:$278.18
Price:$182.95
Shipping Weight: 34 pounds
Shipping SpecialThis durable, fully welded vehicle trailer hitch receiver features a powder coat finish over an e-coat base to ensure superior corrosion resistance.
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Video of Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to install part number 87446 from Hidden Hitch, and we are going to install this on a 2005 Subaru Legacy Wagon. Just to show you where the hitch is going to mount up, it is going to mount up on the frame rail right here. That means is we are going to have to have access to it, so what is going to happen is the hitch is going to have to go through here between the trunk pan and the muffler. To get it up there, we are going to have to lower the exhaust to get up to it. And it is going to be identical on both sides. Before we lower the exhaust, we actually put a strap around the exhaust, just just to keep it from falling down so we do not damage anything further up the pipe, basically. Now we will go ahead and just disconnect the rubber exhaust hangers on the mufflers and lower everything down. To give us some more room, we undid this hanger going toward the front of the vehicle, too.
The next thing we need to do is uncover the bolt holes that are in the frame. They are covered up with these rubber plugs right here, so we just need to take those out. All right, before we install the hitch, we want to take a good look at this frame here. Now, some vehicles have this heat shield in the way some will not. What will happen is there will also be a bracket in the way here, and sometimes it is bolted on, so the frame is not level. In this case we have got the heat shield in the way. It does not take up that much room, but we want to get the hitch sitting as close to level as possible on the vehicle, so you may have to add a block here and on the front, too.
All right, we can go ahead at this point and start installing the hitch. We will start with the forwardmost bolts and we will hang the hitch by that, and then we will install the hardware on the rest of the hitch. All right, next we will install the hardware for our tow loop. That goes in there just like that. Then we will raise the hitch in position to help hold it up for us. And again, this is identical for both sides of the vehicle. At this point, what you want to do is go ahead and snug down all the bolts, and make sure the hitch stays level. You may have to take it back down and take out some blocks or add some blocks on the hitch. Just make sure you get the hitch level on the frame. Once you get your hitch centered and level the way you want it, then let us go ahead and tighten down the bolts to their final torque, as specified in the instructions. All right, we will go ahead and put our forward exhaust hanger back up. With the exhaust reinstalled, that finishes our install of part number 87446 from Hidden Hitch.
2008 - 2009 Subaru Legacy All Models
2005 - 2007 Subaru Outback Sedan except Sport
2005 - 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon except Sport
2005 - 2007 Subaru Legacy Sedan, excluding Outback
2005 - 2007 Subaru Legacy Wagon, excluding Outback
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (33 Customer Reviews)
by: David06/30/2011
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Went on as advertised. Instructions were not that great but instructional video on strapped.com was very helpful! Installed in 30 mins or so. Would have done quicker and given 5 stars if one of the washers wasn't too small - had to go search for one big enough!18313
by: Nate A.05/18/2011
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It was a breeze to install. I have not had not a chance to use it but i plan to haul a trailer and a rack with it.14641
by: Matt L.04/03/2011
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Hitch was easy to install and looks gre at!11006
by: Morgan R.03/09/2011
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The hitch was easy to install and was delivered quickly.8854
by: Bill Martorano01/09/2012
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Great product, great customer service. My receiver fit my car perfectly as I was promised. Installation was smooth but since I dont have a lift, it took a little longer than the half hour I was told it would take to complete the installation. Luckily I had a friend willing to help out and installation took about a hour and went super smooth!. 29402
by: Marty11/15/2011
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Installed this on my 2009 Subaru Outback station wagon. It fit perfectly. No problems. The installation was exactly like the video. Installed it by myself with no lift. I am very happy with this product.26988
by: Robert Mos11/06/2011
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Great product, very easy to install works great!26622
by: Robert11/03/2011
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The hitch was perfect. My neighbor who is a mechanic was the one who put it on. He did have to remove the exhaust pipes to install the hitch but the entire job was done in about 30 minutes. I might have been able to do it but it would have taken me longer. This is exactly what we needed. Thank you.26512
by: Tim D10/17/2011
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2009 outback xt wagon. As noted above, service and shipping were top notch. Rack and wiring harness look great. Install was very doable, but I did have a few issues. Tips - don't be shy about using a bunch of wd-40 on the rubber muffler mounts. This made removal and re-installation much easier. Definitely needed to remove the most-forward muffler mount to get enough room to install rack. A stuck/stubborn frame bolt was only removed after a good wd-40 soaking and a cheater bar on the socket wrench. After 30 minutes working on the re-installation of 1 of the muffler mounts, I finally took a Sawzall to the metal portion and shortened it to get the rubber to fit back on. The remaining mounts went back on in a matter of seconds. The wiring harness connection was tucked way, way under on the driver's side in the area shown in the video. I really had to dig to find it, and really work to get the tape loose that Subaru had used. 25713
by: Rob S09/26/2011
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Looks like a nice hitch, but this has been a great e-commerce transaction. I appreciate all the follow-up and prompt shipping by etrailer. 1st rate!! Installed the hitch myself, took 60 minutes, but I'm all thumbs.24613
by: Jeff C.08/29/2011
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Item shipped quickly. It's great to still see excellent customer service AND a great product. Install of the hitch was quick and easy. Installing the wiring was a bit longer due to dis-assembly required, but was also easy. Have already recommended to other people and will certainly buy future hitches and accessories from this site. Keep up the great work.23013
by: JB08/12/2011
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Easy install on my 2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i. Ended up using one of the provided spacers on each side in the frontmost bolts. Unhooked the exhaust at the mufflers and the one under the back seat where the exhaust pipe leaves the cat. Didn't even need to lift the car for access, however it took a bit of trial and error to position the hitch around the mufflers. Overall about 40 minutes from start to finish.21704
by: Mac M07/23/2011
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Installing the hitch it self was super easy. That install was 5 stars, however, the exhaust hangers are impossible to get off and impossible to get back on. Probably spent 30 minutes removing them and 15 minutes installing the hitch and another hour to get them back. I had to use a crowbar and a jack to get the exhaust lined up for the hangers 20088
by: dave s.07/23/2011
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Very easy to install. No lifting or jacks required. Installation video very helpful and accurate. Took exactly 30 min. to install in 95 degree heatwave on east coast. All delivery info., tracking, and e-mail follow-up awesome. (and it came 1 day earlier than scheduled). Will recommend to anyone who asks about mine! 20053
by: h05/16/2011
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trailer hitch went on without a problem. videos were very helpful.14114
by: Drew04/03/2011
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Hitch seems of good quality -- just installed it yesterday, and haven't tried to tow a boat or anything yet! the install videos (note there are two for a Subaru outback) were extremely helpful. I was able to complete it in my driveway without much trouble. thanks to etrailer for going the extra mile.10974
by: Nate L03/23/2011
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As others have said, muffler hangers are a pain. Apply lots of silicon spray or WD-40. Even with the four hangers removed you may have to use a U-Joint and extensions. You could remove the fifth "upstream" hanger as well to get more room, but it's far under the car and hard to get to. The receiver is easy to install once all thats taken care of and it works as described. I mounted mine up with a Thule T2 and it works nicely.10220
by: John C.03/12/2011
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Unbelievably fast shipping. I ordered Wednesday afternoon and had the hitch Friday morning, and I live in a rural area. Installation went very well. I did it by myself in less than an hour. Having the videos for both the hitch and wiring harness was very helpful. This was a very good experience for my first purchase with eTrailer.9181
by: paul t.03/09/2011
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Great product, it was easy to instal and looks great on my outback. i used it last weekend to take some bikes on a road trip, and it worked great. i love it8861
by: Lance M.03/03/2011
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So easy to install. Works great and an excellent price! Thanks!8367
by: Lance M.03/03/2011
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So easy to install. Works great and an excellent price! Thanks!8366
by: Lance M03/03/2011
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Easy to put on. Works great! The video instruction are easy to follow and right on! Thanks8320
by: john r03/01/2011
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this is just my first review to comment on the really fast service I received. Did not expect the hitch to arrive for 7 to 10 days, I ordered it last Thursday Evening and received it Monday. Now that is service. Will write again later tday after I install the hitch and take pictures. Thanks again for the excellent service8163
by: Lucas R.02/10/2011
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1. Product is excellent, easy to install, and complete; even the harness specific for my car model was available, all for quite reasonable price, with free shipping. 2. I have been most impressed with the website, the ease of selection, the choices, the service, and the video instructions. Frankly, I have not encountered a retailer, brick or internet, so impressive! 'etrailer' has a devoted customer in me. 6959
by: carmack mccormick01/30/2011
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Product was easy to find in you're catalog.The hitch was received promptly in 5 days.Ordered Sun. got it on Fri.I installed it sat. with no suprizes. My wife is very happy now she can install bike rack easily to pick kids up at school.Thanks for the speedy service.6392
by: Randy12/30/2010
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2007 Subaru Outback Wagon I included some shots of the hitch from the rear showing the fit and clearance, which is good. It is recessed about 2 inches back from the bumper face. I would rather have it raised another inch closer to the bumper, but I am satisfied with it as is. It looks great and works great. Good experience all around. Good price, fast shipping, careful packaging, got the right items and the fit was good. I wrote for support and got a quick response that answered my questions exactly. These guys treated me right.4801
by: Adam12/08/2010
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47 Minutes, start to finish. This hitch is as advertised. It took me 47 minutes to install on my '08 Outback. I did it lying down in the driveway, no lift, no jacks, nothing. Thanks!3818
by: Brent S.08/20/2009
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Great service; great price. Very quick delivery. The installation video was very helpful as well. I found several installation guides online, but etrailer's video was the most helpful.2287
by: BigB05/26/2009
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Dissappointed w/ ballmount fit Installed hitch yesterday and found installation was as documented (I recommend an extra pair of hands though). The hitch fit well and the quality seemed top notch until I inserted a ballmount. I am now disappointed with the hitch because ballmounts fit so loosely (I have tried two ballmounts). Even the Hidden Hitch logo rubber hitch cover fits loosely, so loosely that I expect it will fall out during routine driving. I don't look forward to towing my trailer knowing how badly the ballmount will be banging around inside the receiver. Hopefully I will be able to fabricate some shims to alleviate the problem. 1890
by: Dan09/01/2008
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Great Price Instructions were unclear for use of shims or not? I used 1 set towards the back of the car. Also, I loosen the exhaust bolts and dropped one bolt out to swivel the mufflers off to give myself more room since i didn't have extension or universal joint sockets. It took me 1 hour start to finished. To loosen the muffler rubber donuts, remove the donuts from the side that has a "pennis" like shape using wd-40. Don't try to pull hte donuts off on the smooth side of the metal hangers. more work... I am about to mount my motorcycle carrier to my 2008 Outback Xt and transport my 2005 Yamaha Zuma around.1249
by: Alan B.08/15/2008
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Installed w/o a "Hitch" ;-) Installed on 2005 Outback 3.0R Wagon in about two hours. Goes on just as the instructions state w/ no shims/blocks required. Thanks to "Bill from Buchanan, MI", I was prepared to spray the muffler hangers with silicone to make them slide off a little easier ... as this IS the hardest part of the job. Installed in conjunction with harness 118461 (see details there for my positive review).1177
by: Bill05/14/2008
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2008 Subaru Outback 2" hitch Bolted up with out issue. I elected to remove both exhaust mufflers - made it simpler. You need WD-40 on the hangers to get them to remove - but they slipped off with some grunting.860
by: Kevin M.12/18/2007
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Reasonably priced and sturdy. Manufacturer didn't take the time to clean of the weld spray on the outside and didn't deburr the inside of receiver before painting. Had to file around opening to slide in ball mount. So much for the Hidden Hitch Rust Resistant coating. Also didn't realize the receiver was open through the back, so much for the Rubber Trailer Hitch Receiver Tube Cover that I bought, nothing keeps the dirt and gravel from coming in the back.535
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