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Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Acura TL - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2006 Acura TL well be installing Hidden Hitch, part number 60814. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and take a couple measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is six and a half inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is nine and three quarter inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a bike rack or cargo carrier.Now let go ahead with installation.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Acura TL - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2006 Acura TL well be installing the Draw Tite hitch, part number 24755. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and take a couple measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is six and a half inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is nine and three quarter inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a bike rack or cargo carrier.Now let go ahead with installation.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Acura TL
Today on our 2006 Acura TL, well be installing the Tow Ready T-One Connector, part number 118489. First well need to open up the rear cargo door. Then well be removing the rear threshold. To remove the rear threshold, well go ahead and clip open the spare tire access door, and then using a trim tool or flat-blade screwdriver, get underneath the threshold, and pull up popping it free from its fasteners. If the fasteners happen to come dislodge from the threshold, we can simply remove them and reinstall it. Now well go ahead and set that aside for reinstallation later.
Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Acura TL
Today on our 2012 Acura TL well be installing the Yakima Q Towers Roof Rack System using part numbers Y00408, Y007716, Y00732 and Y00124. Now weve already pre set-up our roof rack system according to the instructions found within the Q clips four our Q towers. So were ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. Now to begin our test fit, well need to open all four doors on the vehicle as the Q towers clamp to the inside of the door opening. Well start with our front crossbar placing it on top of our roof, we can then take a measurement from the edge of the windshield back on a roof 10 inches. This will be the location of the leading edge of our front crossbar towers.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Acura TL - Hidden Hitch
Today on this 2012 Acura TL, we're going to install part number 60236 from Hidden Hitch. Alright, first thing we're going to do is go ahead and lower the exhaust. Grab the two rubber hangers on each side; we're going to spray now some lubricant to make it a little easy to remove. On the driver's side, we're going to unbolt the muffler, to get a better view of what is going on. Now, you're not going to have to do this on the actual install. Okay, on the passenger side, we find out that we can a little more room, if we remove the third hanger going towards the front.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Acura TL - Draw-Tite
Alright, today on this 2012 Acura TL, we're going to install part number 24834 from Draw-Tite. Alright, first thing we're going to do is go ahead and lower the exhaust. Grab the two rubber hangers on each side; we're going to spray now some lubricant to make it a little easy to remove. On the driver's side, we're going to unbolt the muffler, to get a better view of what is going on. Now, you're not going to have to do this on the actual install. Okay, on the passenger side, we find out that we can a little more room, if we remove the third hanger going towards the front.
Acura TL Questions and Answers
- Hidden Hitch # 60325 or Draw Tite Hitch # 24899 for a 2013 Acura TL
- Actually the Hidden Hitch # 60325 and the Draw-Tite Hitch # 24899 are the exact same with the only difference being the part number and the fact that the # 60325 includes a ball mount and a pin and clip. Either one will work great and will be largely out of plain sight.
Since you are only planning on using the hitch to carry a bike rack I would recommend you go with the # 24899 since the # 60325 costs a little extra because it includes a ball mount and a pin and clip, which you would not need
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- Installing K-Source Panoramic Rear View Mirror, Part # KSRM012, on 2002 Acura TL OEM Mirror
- The K-Source Panoramic Mirror, Part # KSRM012, is intended as a universal fit item that will fit a majority of original equipment mirrors. If the rear view mirror of your Acura TL is between 2-1/8 and 2-7/8 inches tall and no thicker than 3/4 of an inch, the K-Source Mirror, part # KSRM012, will fit.
Please refer to the attached photo which illustrates the back side of the mirror and its spring-loaded mounting clamps. These clamps expand from 2-1/8 to 2-7/8 inches.
This mirror uses a mildl
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- Will Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch 60814 Fit a 2007 Acura TL Type S
- The Hidden Hitch trailer hitch # 60814 is designed to fit all models, including the Type S, of the 2007 Acura TL. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
This hitch comes with a ball mount, pin, and clip. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring use # 118489. I have included links to the instructions and a video for the wiring as well.
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- Will the Draw-Tite Hitch # 24755 fit a 2006 Acura TL with a A-Spec Lip Kit
- I did some checking and it looks like the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch # 24755 that you referenced will fit on a 2006 Acura TL with a factory A-Spec lip kit. I also found out that Acura does not recommend you tow at all with this vehicle and I could only safely recommend you carry a bike rack.
I attached an installation video for this product for you to check out also.
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- Trailer Hitch, Bike Rack, and Ski Carrier For a 2008 Acura TL
- I do have a solution for you but there are some discrepancies with the set up you have suggested. First, the Draw-Tite hitch # 24755 is going to be the most cost-effective option. This and the other hitches for your 2008 Acura TL are Class I hitches which means that you can only use a Class I compatible bike rack. For Yakima there are 2, the DoubleDown Ace 2, # Y02450, and the Ace 4, # Y02451. You would need to use the Ace 4 which cost more than the BigHorn.
An alternative that is a little le
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- Snow Chain Recommendation for 2007 Acura TL
- The Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains # PW1038 you referenced will work for your 2007 Acura TL and are easy to install and comply with all Department of Transportation use. The typical tire size for your car is 235/45-17. If your tire size is different, I can recommend another set of chains for you or you can check out our tire chain fitguide to see what tire chain works for the size of tire your vehicle has. I have posted a link to that page.
I have also included a link to a video showing the i
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- Replacement Parts for Thule Aero Feet # TH400XT
- The TH400XT feet are made up of the following parts:
Foot, # 753-3260
Cover, # 853-5704
Washer, # 853-1317-04
Handle Assembly, # 753-2343-02
End Cap, # 853-3593
Measuring Tape, # 520-5010-02
Decal, # 515-0041
The original Aero feet (400, not the 400XT which is the newest version) had a completely different parts list but those parts are no longer available. It did have a separate hood and a bolt/handle. If you have the old version and the rack is not functional without the musing par
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- Can a 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack be used on an Acura 2005 TL
- While you could use a Class I compatible 4 bike rack in the hitch on your 2005 Acura TL, you would be limited to 2 bikes when using the rack. This is because vehicles with Class I hitches can be damaged by the weight of the bikes being placed to far away from the back of the vehicle. The amount of torque that is applied to the hitch and vehicle frame is increased substantially as weight is added farther away form the vehicle.
If you have another vehicle that can use a 4 bike rack, then I woul
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- Difference in Hidden Hitch # 60814 and Draw-Tite Hitch # 24755 For 2008 Acura TL
- You are correct the Hidden Hitch Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 60814, and the Draw-Tite Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 24755, are the same hitch produced by Cequent Performance Products. Both of the hitches will fit your 2008 Acura TL.
The slight difference in price is because the # 60814 Hidden Hitch will include the Ball Mount, part # 3594, and the Pin and Clip, part # PC2 . The ball mount is where the hitch ball attaches and would be needed if you will be towing a trailer with your v
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- Fit of Yakima KingJoe Pro 3 # Y02625 on 2006 Acura TL
- According to Yakima, the KingJoe Pro 3 will indeed fit your 2006 Acura TL.
To carry womens bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # Y02531 is recommended. The adapter spans the distance between the seat post and the handle bar gooseneck, and provides a level attachment point to the bike rack so the bike has greater ground clearance and is not carried at an angle.
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- Availability of Trunk Bike Rack to Fit Both a 2008 Honda Accord and 2012 Acura TL
- I have a Yakima trunk bike rack that will fit both the 2008 Honda Accord and the 2012 Acura TL, but it is not the Yakima Super Joe 2/3 style. The Yakima Super Joe 2/3 and Super Joe Pro 2/3 will not fit the 2012 Acura TL. It will only fit the 2008 Honda Accord 4 Door.
The Yakima trunk bike racks that will work on both cars will be the following.
King Joe 2, part # Y02619
King Joe 3, part # Y02620
King Joe Pro 2, part # Y02624
King Joe Pro 3, part # Y02625
QuickBack 2, part # Y02621
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- Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2012 Acura TL
- If your main concern is fitting both of your mountain bikes on a bike rack, then you may want to take a look at the Thule Vertex 2 Bike Rack, # TH9028, or the Thule Doubletrack Bike Rack, # TH990XT. Both of these bike racks will fit the 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receiver on your 2012 Acura TL.
The dual arching arms of the Vertex provide more space between the bikes than standard dual-arm bike racks and the anti-sway cradles provide a third attachment point for the bikes to reduce movement whil
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- Distance from Hitch Pin Hole to Rear Bumper for Trailer Hitch 60236 on a 2012 Acura TL
- We have not yet had the chance to install a trailer hitch on a 2012 Acura TL so I do not have the measurement available for that specific vehicle. However, this hitch also fits the 2010 Honda Accord and on it we found that from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the rear bumper is 6 inches. I have included a link to the isntallation instructions and a video for you to view.
There is also a diagram in the instructions in the upper left corner that shows how the hitch will look whe
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- Will the Thule Raceway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2010 Acura TL
- The Thule Raceway, # TH9001, will fit your 2010 Acura TL. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video that features this bike rack for you to view.
We actually list several different bike racks that will fit your TL. I have included a link to all of the options for you. My first choice would be the Raceway that you have selected. It is the easiest and fastest bike rack to install and remove because it uses retractable cables instead of straps.
If you will be c
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- Will the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2011 Acura TL
- I checked with Thule and the raceway, # TH9001, is listed as a fit for a 2011 Acura TL. A spoiler is only going to be a problem if it interferes with the rack installation. No part of the rack, including the retractable cables on the rack, are allowed to touch (put any weight on) the spoiler. If any part of the rack does then you cannot use it. Thule does not test the racks on models with spoilers so they cannot guarantee fit.
I have included a link to a video review of the Raceway. The vide
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- Q Clip Positions for a Yakima Roof Rack on a 2002 Acura TL
- I will be happy to provide you with the measurements you need to mount the roof rack to your 2002 Acura TL.
I produced a diagram that contains the 4 M measurements needed for your specific vehicle and the Q 92 and 93 clips, crossbar spread, and distance between towers.
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- Will the Thule Raceway TH9001 Bike Rack Fit on a 2012 Acura TL Advanced
- Yes, the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Carrier # TH9001 is a confirmed fit for your 2012 Acura TL. I checked with Thule to confirm this also. I attached installation instructions and a review video for you to check out also.
If you plan on carrying womens or alternative framed bikes you might also be interested in purchasing a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
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- Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Acura TL
- All of the trailer hitches available for the 2004 Acura TL require drilling 2 holes. All of the available hitches are Class I trailer hitches with the same weight capacities: 200 pounds tongue weight and 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight.
Where they differ is where they attach. The Draw-Tite, # 24755, and the hidden Hitch, # 60814, attach to the trunk pan. The CURT hitch you have referenced attaches to the bumper beam.
The other major difference is that when using the hitch for non-trail
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- Picture Request for a 2006 Acura TL with a Hitch Installed
- I attached a couple pictures of an Acura TL that is the same generation as your 2006 Acura TL.
I also attached installation instructions for this hitch for you to check out.
If you plan on doing some light towing you may be interested in purchasing the following products to complete your towing setup:
Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 118489 (Instructions attached)
Hitch Ball with 1-7/8 inch Diameter and Medium Shank # A-80
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- What is the Bolt Hole Pattern for TruRyde Electric Brake Assembly, # TRBK12E01
- I will be happy to provide you with those measurements. On the TruRyde Electric Brake Assembly, # TRBK12E01, and # TRBK12E02, the distance between the bolt holes is 2-1/16 inches on center except for the bottom 2 holes. The 2 bottom holes are 3 inches apart on center.
These are 12 x 2 inch brake assemblies that fit 14-1/2 inch to 16-1/2 inch wheels and axles rated up to 7,000 pounds. I have incldued a link to a video that I think will be a tremendous help to you. It is about adding electric t
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- Will Hidden Hitch # 60814 Be Strong Enough To Support a Bike Rack and 2 Bikes on a 2006 Acura TL
- Yes, as long as you do not exceed the towing and tongue weight capacity of the Hidden Hitch # 60814 you will be fine. Hidden Hitch tests their hitches on vehicles to ensure that they fit and are safe to use. The tongue weight capacity of the hitch is 200 lbs, which is the limit for the combined weight of the bike rack and the bikes.
You will want to make sure that your bike rack is compatible with class I hitches. Also, you will be limited to carrying only 2 bikes.
It would not hurt to use
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- Can the Head on the Stromberg Carlson Trailer Jack # JET-3500 Be Rotated 90 Degrees for Clearance
- I spoke with my contact at Stromberg Carlson the distributor for the # Jet-3500 Electric A-Frame Tongue Jack and found that they have never tried rotating the head. They suggested I call the manufacturer of the jack, Lippert to inquire.
When I spoke with the technical representative at Lippert, he said that the head should not be rotated and that the only way to reposition the controls would be to reposition the whole jack. This would allow the controls to be placed at an angle toward the rea
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- Where is the Connector Needed to Install a Hopkins Wiring Kit # 43105 in a 2003 Acura TL
- The OEM connector that you need to find to install the Plug-N-Tow TM Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 43105, is located in the trunk behind the driver side taillight access panel.
The access panel is the piece of the interior that you would remove if you were trying to replace the tail light bulb.
It might not be in plain view, you might need to reach in there and see if you can feel around for it.
I attached the installation instructions for this product below for you to check out.
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- Is a Trailer Hitch Extender Needed for a Prorack Bike Rack on a 2002 Acura TL
- If you look at the pictures for Hidden Hitch # 60913, which has the same design as # 24791, you will see what the hitch looks like once installed. I would not say that the receiver is that far beneath the vehicle. If you are using the Prorack 2 Bike Carrier, # PR8062403, it extends 11 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the upright bar. This should provide ample clearance to clear the rear bumper of your 2002 Acura TL. I have included a link to the installation details fo
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- Recommendation for a 2 Bike or 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Bike Rack on a 2004 Acura TL
- For a 2 bike trunk rack on your 2004 Acura TL I would recommend the Thule Gateway 2 Bike Trunk Rack, part # TH9006XT, or the Yakima King Joe 2 Bike Trunk Rack, part # Y02619. The Thule Gateway bike rack is a new modern aerodynamic design with independently adjusting arms that allow you to carry your bikes at the angle you want. It has a total weight capacity of 70 lbs.
The Yakima King Joe bike rack is very similar, but has a lower weight capacity (60 lbs) and does not come with the security s
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- Will the Thule Speedway 2 Trunk Mount Bike Rack # TH961XT Fit My 2005 Acura TL
- According to Thule, the Passage 2 Trunk Mount Bike Rack, # TH910XT, will fit your 2005 Acura TL. I have included a link to the installation details for reference.
You may also be interested in the Thule Cable Lock, # TH538XT, to secure the bikes to the rack and deter theft.
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- Is Drilling Required To Install Curt Trailer Hitch # 11321 On My 2005 Acura TL
- Installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 11321, does require drilling on your 2005 Acura TL. The hitch will attach to the bumper beam, so it does not require trunk access.
The Curt Trailer Hitch # 11321, includes a drawbar, pin and clip. To complete your towing setup you may be interested in the following items:
1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19256
2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19258
Vehicle Wiring, part # 118489
If you plan on using a hitch mounted bike rack, you will need to use a b
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- Recommendation for a Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack for a Class I Trailer Hitch on a 2010 Acura TL
- You are correct about the hitch sizes for the 2010 Acura TL. All of the available trailer hitches for your car will be 1-1/4 inch, Class I hitches. You will need to use a bike rack that is designed to work with a Class I trailer hitch. Your Thule 4 bike rack that is designed to fit a 2 inch trailer hitch will not fit a Class I, 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch.
Since all of the available trailer hitches for your Acura are Class I hitches, you will be limited to carrying only 2 bikes. There are numero
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- Recommended Receiver Hitch to Carry 2 Bike Rack on 2010 Acura TL
- As a large portion of the hitch will be visible below the rear bumper fascia, I would recommend the Curt Class I Receiver hitch, part # 11496. The hitch crossbar is constructed of round tubular steel, instead of the square tube like the other hitches. Many (myself included) find that the round tube looks better and seems to be less visible.
On the other hand, if you do not mind the appearance of the square tube, the Draw-Tite Receiver, part # 24899 would be a more economical choice, as you ar
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- Recommend Snow Tire Chains for 2008 Acura TL Facotry Wheel and Tire Size P235/45R17
- I would recommend the Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains, part # PW1038, which are SAE Class S tire chains. You will also want to use Glacier Rubber Adjusters for Class S Snow Chains, part # PW100 as tensioners for part # PW1038.
You will want to mount the snow chains on the powered drive wheels of your vehicle, on your TL you will mount the snow chains on the 2 front wheels.
I have linked 2 FAQ Articles on snow chains, one of which outlines the snow chain laws for each state. I have also link
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