Today we are going to install part number 12038 from Curt, and we are going to install this hitch on a 2001 Subaru Forester. First thing we are going to do is we have to take down some parts off the vehicle to install the hitch. Take off this tie-down hook. We will have to temporarily lower this carbon canister. Now we are just going to lower it we are actually not going to take it all the way off. All right, we will just leave it like that. We do not have to worry from here on out. Now we need to go ahead and take down this bolt here for this bracket. What is going to happen is this bracket will go back in place with the hitch installed. The hitch is designed to fit around it, and the carbon canister will go back up when it is done. And on the drivers side, this rear tie-down mount will get removed and left off. And this rear hanger for the exhaust comes off temporarily and goes back on when we are done. What is going to happen is that, in the end, this is going to actually get bolted back to the hitch itself, and this exhaust bracket is going to stay off.
All right, at this point we can start installing the hitch. It is a good idea to have an extra set of hands because it is kind of awkward to go around the other side with the exhaust. Once you have the hitch installed on the passengers side, make sure you have got this bracket sandwiched between the frame and the hitch, going to this bolt right here. Leave everything loose, because you will have to adjust it and twist it to make sure that the carbon canister goes back up in its original position. Once the brackets are at the right angle, you can lower it back down and just torque down your bolts. We will go ahead and put our carbon canister back up. This rod right here fits through the opening in the hitch, and the bolt will go through the existing hole in the hitch, and then a nut on the other side to tighten it down. OK, we have got our bolt installed here. We will torque it down, too. And with that, that finishes our install of part number 12038 from Curt.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Subaru Forester - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2010 Subaru Forester, we'll be installing Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75650. This is what our hitch will once it's installed on the vehicle. Next, we'll go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch, pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 6-1/2 inches. From the top of the receiver, tube to the ground is 13-3/4 inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Subaru Forester - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2003 Subaru Forrester, were gonna install Hidden Hitch part 90757. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost part of the bumper is 4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 14 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Subaru Forester - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2003 Subaru Forrester, were gonna install Draw-Tite Hitch part 36311. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost part of the bumper is 4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 14 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Subaru Forester - Curt
Today on this 2003 Subaru Forrester, were gonna install the Curt Hitch part 12038. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Now well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost part of the bumper is 4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 13 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Subaru Forester
Today were working on 2011 Subaru Forester. Were going to install current Hitch part numbers 13147. Here are couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost point of the bumper is four inches. From the top to the receiver tube to the ground is 15 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation.
