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How To Install a Trailer Hitch Ball to 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited
To attach a trailer hitch ball to your 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited will require the installation of a trailer hitch to your vehicle. The only vehicles that would allow just a hitch ball to be installed without a hitch are vehicles that have a step bumper that have a hole in the bumper for the installation of the hitch ball. This bumper along with the vehicle it is on are designed to withstand the stress of towing a trailer with only the bumper. For a hitch to fit your Legacy Outbac
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Using a Thule T2 Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack with a 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Trailer Hitch
If you are set on the T2 rack, go with the 1-1/4 inch version, # TH917XTR, and then use a reducer, # HT02, for times when you will be using it in the 2 inch receiver. I have linked a video and isntructions for you for the T2 rack. Another option is to go with a rack that fits both without the use of a separate adapter. Take a look at the Kuat Core, # N104. It has a similar design as the T2 and the two are comparably priced. Kuat was recently here doing training and demonstrated the Core. It i
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How to Determine if the Curt Hitch for 1997 Subaru Outback Will have enough Clearance for Bike Rack
I do have a way that you can determine the clearance with Curt trailer hitch # C12270 installed. Take a look at the instructions I have linked for you. Find the mounting point on the vehicle for the forward most attachment point (towards the front of the vehicle). Measure from this mounting hole straight back towards the rear of the vehicle 18-1/4 inches. This is where the face of the receiver will be. If you measure from that point to the distance required to clear the rear bumper, you will
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Is the Hidden Hitch # 60823 Compatible with a 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport AWD
Yes, this Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver # 60823 will work on your 1997 Outback Sport AWD as it will fit all model Subaru Imprezas from 1993-2001. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also. This hitch comes with a drawbar and a pin and clip, but to complete your towing setup you may be interested in purchasing the following products: Tow Ready Wiring # 119176KIT (installation instructions and installation video attached) Hitch Ball 1-7/8 in diame
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Trailer Wiring Plug Location on a 1997 Subaru Legacy Wagon GT
If your 1997 Subaru Legacy Wagon GT is not the Outback version, then you will not actually have a plug-in point for a trailer wiring harness. Non-Outback versions of the wagon must hard wire to install a 4-Way trailer connector, using a kit like part # 119176KIT. To hard wire the kit, you would use the included circuit tester to determine which wire carries each function behind your vehicle tail lights. You will also need to run a power wire to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery.
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Will the Thule Ascent 1700 Cargo Box Interfere with the Rear Hatch on a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
The Thule Ascent 1700, # TH605, will fit the factory crossbars on a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback. There is always a chance that the box will interfere with the rear hatch being able to fully open on the vehicle. What you can do to limit or eliminate contact is to adjust the box on the crossbars to make the box more forward on the vehicle. If you have adjustable crossbars, you can also move them forward. Another option is to use a different box that is shorter. In this type of situation, I usual
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How To Re-Assemble the Titan Trailer Coupler # T4845000
I pulled the Titan Trailer Coupler #T4845000 and the Titan Repair Kit # T4358400 from our warehouse. I produced a short video for you showing how to reassemble the Titan # T4845000. Also linked is an FAQ on trailer couplers.
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Will the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier # S64720 Fit on a 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
The Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier, # S64720, will fit most factory roof rack load bars. As long as your load bars are no larger than 3-1/8 inches wide and 1-7/8 inches tall and the distance between your cross bars is no less than 28 inches and no more than 34 inches,you can use this bike carrier. The manufacturer of this rack does not supply vehicle specific fits and we have not had the opportunity to test the rack on a 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport at this time. I would suggest using a di
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Correct Trailer Wiring For 1997 Subaru Legacy
If you have a 1997 Subaru Legacy Wagon, you will have no trouble installing the Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118461. If you have the Subaru Legacy Coupe or Sedan, you will need to use the Upgraded Circuit Protected Modulite, part # 119176KIT. I have linked instructions and a video installation for the Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118461.
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What Type Of Roof Rack System Will Haul A Folded 12 Foot Porta-Bote On A 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
If your 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback has the factory roof rack with the crossbars that run from side to side you can use the Thule Glide and Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier System, part # TH883. This system has the Hydro-Glide pads that will install on the rear of your vehicle and the Set-To-Go pads towards the front of the vehicle. When you load your folded 12 foot Porta-Bote on to the roof rack, the Hydro-Glide pads will make it easy for the boat to slide up and on to the front Set-To-Go pads. This sy
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