Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver

Custom Fit For The 2008 Mazda 3 All Models, except Grand Touring
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Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Mazda 3 - Video Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver Solid all-welded construction for maximum strength and safety Trailer hitch is custom built according to the vehicle's manufacturer and model year to ensure perfect fit and top towing performance Computer-aided design and fatigue stress testing ensure a strong design that will withstand road abuse within specified capacities Black E-Coat base with black powder coat finish for corrosion resistance Simple bolt-on installation, no welding required 1-1/4" square receiver opening Hitch drawbar, pin and clip sold separately All Draw-Tite trailer hitches have a nationwide limited lifetime warranty Replaces # 24744 Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the weight of the trailer fully loaded in its actual towing condition.  GTW is measured by placing the fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale.  The entire weight of the trailer should be supported on the scale. Close Tongue Weight (TW) Tongue Weight (TW) is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler.  In most cases, it is about 10 to 15 percent of the GTW.  The tongue weight should also be taken into consideration when choosing a bike rack or cargo carrier.  Tongue Weight up to 300 lbs. can be measure on a household scale by resting the trailer coupler on the scale and placing the scale on a box so that the coupler is at its normal towing height.  The trailer must be fully loaded and level. For heavier tongue weights, place a household scale and a brick that's as thick as the scale three feet apart.  Set a length of pipe on each and rest a beam across the pipes.  Re-zero the scale to correct for the weight of the beam and pipe.  Securely block the trailer wheels.  Rest the trailer jack on the beam, one foot from the brick and two feet from the scale. To obtain the TW, multiply the scale reading by three.  For greater tongue weights, place the scale and brick four feet apart, rest the jack on the beam three feet from the scale and multiply the scale reading by four. To determine the tongue weight for cargo carriers and bike racks, add  the weights of all the items or bikes plus the weight of the carrier itself. Close Weight Carrying Gross Towing Weight (GTW) Gross Tongue Weight (TW) 2,000 lbs. 200 lbs. Weight Distributing Not Available   Difficulty Level: 4 Installation Instructions Wiring 118420 Accessories Draw-Tite recommends the use of drawbar 3592 Interchangeable System Ball Cover 1-7/8" Ball 2" Ball Hitch Locks If you have any questions you can contact our customer service department. Instructions This is a custom fit application for the following vehicles. Use the HitchHunter(R) to find what fits. 2004 - 2005 Mazda 3 All Models 2006 - 2009 Mazda 3 All Models, except Grand Touring 2006 - 2009 Mazda 3 Grand Touring only Find more products like me in: Draw-Tite Hitches Customer Ratings Based on 1 Ratings Reliability Performance Ease Of Use Installation Cost - Benefit Overall Rate This Item Reliability Performance Ease Of Use Installation Cost-Benefit Draw-Tite Hitch on Mazda3 James from Norfolk, VA The hitch installation was difficult and took 3 1/2 hours to complete. My vehicle was backed on to ramps in my driveway, which provided reasonable access to the work area. The major difficulty is getting the bolts "threaded" into position while holding the hitch in place. Another problem is the work space is very cramped, which makes it very hard to access the bolt locations after the hitch is in place. After much trial and error, I finally did get the job done, but after about 3 hours of work I was beginning to doubt if I was going to be able to complete it. If I can offer any recommendations, they are to get a helper and allow plenty of time for the installation. Custom fit for your vehicle You might also be interested in these other custom fit accessories for your vehicle: Hitch Floor Liners Tire Chains Exhaust Trim Kits Roof Rack

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