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Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu - Hidden Hitch

Today on our 2005 Chevy Malibu, well be installing the Hidden Hitch, part number 90132. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for you new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is four inches. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 12 inches. To assist you with selecting accessories such as a ball mount, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. Now lets go ahead with the installation.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Chevrolet Malibu - Draw-Tite

Today on our 2005 Chevy Malibu, well be installing the Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 36317. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you in selecting accessories for you new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is four inches. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 12 inches. To assist you with selecting accessories such as a ball mount, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. Now lets go ahead with the installation.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu - Hidden Hitch

Today on this 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, we're going to install part number 90194 from Hidden Hitch. This is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on the vehicle. Next, well go ahead and give you some measurements thatll help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be nine and a quarter inches. From the center of the hitch pinhole, the outside edge of the bumper will be seven inches. Now, well go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Chevrolet Malibu - Draw-Tite

Today in this 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. We're going to install part number 36479 from Draw-Tite. This what the hitch looks like once it's installed on the vehicle. Next, well go ahead and give you some measurements thatll help you out in selecting some accessories, such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening, down to the ground will be nine and a quarter inches. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outside edge of the bumper will be seven inches.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Chevrolet Malibu

Alright today on this 2012 Chevrolet Malibu we're gonna install part number 36479 from Draw-tite. This will also install part number 90194 from hidden hitch. Alright this is what the hitch looks like when its installed on the car. Next, we'll give you out some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outside edge of the bumper on this spectacular car is going to be 7 and a quarter inches and from this top of the receiver opening down to the ground would be 9 and a half inches. Now we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT

Alright, today on this 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT we are going to install part number 36479 from Draw-Tite. This also applies to part number 90194 from Hidden Hitch. This is what the hitch looks like when it is installed on the vehicle. Next we will go ahead and give your some measurements that will help you out in ing some accessories such as a ball mount, a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is going to be 9-1/2 inches. And from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of the bumper is going to be 7 inches. Alright, next we will go ahead and show you how the hitch gets installed on the vehicle. 0:35



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Chevrolet Malibu

Today we are going to be installing hitch part number 36317 from Draw-Tite on a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LT. So we are going to start by lowering the exhaust down and then removing the four bolts from the end of the frame. We just want to basically pry the rubber hangers off of the studs here. To ease in the removal, we are going to go ahead and spray it down with a spray lubricant like a WD-40 . It makes the removal of the rubber hanger a lot easier. Before I remove the exhaust off its final hangers, I am going to go ahead and put a support strap on the exhaust tube here to keep it from falling once we remove all the hangers. The exhaust could fall too far down and that could possibly damage it. I am just using a basic tow strap you can use a bungee cord, as well.



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Chevy Malibu

Today we are going to do an install of part number 90132 and we are going to do this on a 2004 Chevy Malibu. This also applies to part number 36317. Our first step is to go ahead and lower the exhaust. We do that by spraying the rubber hangers with some WD40 and pry off the rubber hanger. Once it is loose you can put it to the side for now. The next step is to remove these 2 nuts and take out these 2 bolts. These 2 in board weld nuts also must be removed. So what we will do is use a chisel and try and knock them out of there. Now you can go ahead and hang the hitch. It is a good idea to get an extra set of hands because a hitch is often wide and heavy.





Chevrolet Malibu Trailer Hitch Questions and Answers


  • Where Does Curt Trailer Hitch 12087 Install on a 2013 Chevy Malibu Non-Turbo
  • The long bar that is on the hitch straight back from the receiver provides an additional center attachment point for the trailer hitches such as # C12087. These attachment points are needed to safely install the hitch and provide is rated capacity of 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. It attaches to a subframe bracket forward on the vehicle. If you plan on doing some towing the correct ball mount is # 36061 and it includes a pin and clip. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use
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  • Hardware Included with Hidden Hitch 90131 and Drilling Required to Install on a 2003 Chevy Malibu
  • Yes, the # 90131 receiver by Hidden Hitch does include the bolt leaders for fishing the hardware through the frame of your 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. You will need to drill one hole on the passenger side for the forward most attachment hole. The rest of the hitch attachment points use existing holes on the vehicle frame. Take a look at the instructions link I am including for reference. I am also including links to some additional information on hitches and towing in general for you. This hit
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  • Inexpensive Trailer Hitch and Ball Mount for a 2001 Chevy Malibu
  • The most cost effective route you can take is to go with the Curt trailer hitch with the ball mount, hitch pin, and clip, # C120273. Adding the ball mount, pin and clip separately would cost more in this case. I have included a link to the installation instructions for this hitch for you to view. It is the same hitch as # C12027 but the difference is that the C120273 comes with the ball mount, pin, and clip. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. For trailer wiring
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  • Will Draw-Tite Hitch # 36479 With Yakima Holdup 2 Bike Rack # Y02434 Fit a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
  • The Draw-Tite Class II 1-1/4 inch Hitch, part # 36479, will fit a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. The Yakima Holdup 2 Bike Rack, part # Y02434, you have referenced, will fit a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch, so it will work on the # 36479 hitch. I am including a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video of the hitch being installed on a 2012 Malibu. In this video it will give you an important measurement that will help you decide if your Yakima Holdup 1-1/4 inch bike rack will clear the r
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  • Locating Hole in End of Frame Rail to Install Draw-Tite # 36479 on 2011 Chevy Malibu
  • According to the installation instructions, the hole in the end panel will not be present on all models of the Malibu. Since it is not present on your vehicle, the hole will need to be drilled as outlined in the installation instructions. According to Draw-Tite, the steel you will need to drill through is VERY tough, and a high quality 3/8 inch carbide drill bit or Rotabroach bit, part # 40109 should be used. I have provided a diagram from the installation instructions that specifically addre
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  • Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessory Recommendations for a 2011 Chevy Malibu
  • For the 2011 Chevy Malibu there are only Class II, 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches available, see link. The Draw-Tite hitch, # 36479, that you have referenced is the most popular option for the vehicle. If you plan on doing some towing, the correct ball mount is # 36065 and you can use pin and clip # PC2. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. For trailer wiring, use # 118450. I have included some informational links to the hitch and wiring for you. If you will be using th
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  • Is the Fishwire/Bolt Puller Included with the Draw-Tite Hitch # 36317
  • I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and he informed me that there is an included fishwire with the # 36317 Draw-Tite Hitch. It will be included in the bag that also has the installation instructions. I also attached installation instructions for the # 36317 for you to check out also.
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  • Does Trailer Wiring Come With the Trailer Hitches for a 2000 Chevy Malibu
  • Trailer wiring, a ball mount, ball, hitch pin and clip are all sold separately from the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 36233, for the 2000 Chevy Malibu. I recommend the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 90131 because it comes with the ball mount, hitch pin and clip. You would just need to add a properly sized ball and the wiring. For the wiring, you would need the Upgraded Circuit Protected Taillight Converter Hardwire Kit, # 119175KIT. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to
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  • Will Hidden Hitch # 90132 Require Any Trimming of the Rear Fascia on 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
  • The Hidden Hitch Class II 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 90132 will fit your 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. The only modification of the rear bumper fascia is on the Malibu SS model. On the SS model you will need to cut a 1-1/4 inch x 1-3/4 inch opening on the rear fascia for the receiver hitch to fit through. The non-SS model vehicle does not require any modifications to the rear bumper fascia. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Hidden Hitch # 90132. The instructions will show
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  • Is Drilling Required To Install Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 12051 On My 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT
  • To install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 12051, on your 2011 Chevrolet Malibu LT you will need to drill 2 holes that are 17/32 of an inch. There is a template included with part # 12051 so that you drill in the correct spots. All of the hitches available for the 2011 Malibu require drilling to install. A drawbar, pin and clip come included with part # 12051. To complete your towing setup, you may be interested in the following: Wiring, part # 118450 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 1
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  • Will Enlarging Holes on 2002 Chevy Malibu to Install a Draw-Tite Hitch # 24656 Weaken the Frame
  • If you just opened the holes a little bit like the installation instructions said to do you should be alright. However, without actually seeing the modifications that you made I can not say for certain. If you followed the instructions on enlarging the access holes the integrity of the frame on your 2001 Chevy Malibu should be intact and would not be weakened at all, or enough to make a significant difference. I attached in the installation instructions for this product below.
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  • Modifications Required to Install Curt Class II Receiver on 2003 Chevy Malibu
  • The Curt Class II Receiver Hitch, part # 12027 bolts to the vehicle in 5 places. Once four of the bolts are in place, the hitch is used as a template to locate and drill the hole for the fifth bolt. No modifications to the bumper or frame are required, other than drilling the one hole to accept the 1/2 inch carriage bolts. A fish wire is provided to run the carriage bolts and block spacers into the vehicle frame. I have provided a link to the installation instructions for you to review.
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  • What Size Trailer Can Be Towed With The Draw-Tite Hitch # 36479 On A 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
  • The Draw-Tite Class II 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 36479, will fit a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. It is a 1-1/4 inch hitch with a gross towing weight capacity of 3500 lbs. The 2008 Malibu will only have a towing capacity of 1000 lbs. So the vehicles towing capacity is what will limit you to how much you can tow. A towing systems capacity is limited by the lowest capacity in the whole system, in your case it is the vehicle at 1000 lbs. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Draw-
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  • Recommend Trailer Hitch That Will Fit My 2003 Chevrolet Malibu
  • We do have various hitches available that are compatible with your 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, but the item you selected, Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, part # 24681, will not fit, as it is designed to fit the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala. A hitch I would recommend for your 2003 Chevrolet Malibu is the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 36233, which is a Class II 1-1/4 inch hitch. To complete your towing setup, you may be interested in the following items: Drawbar, part # 36061 Pin and Clip, pa
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  • What Trailer Hitch Will Fit A 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ And Is Any Cutting Of The Bumper Needed
  • The Draw-Tite Class II 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, # 36479, will work on both the the 2009 Chevy Malibu and the Chevy Malibu LTZ. The difference is the LTZ model uses a different wiring harness since it has LED taillights. On our website, there is a drop down box at the top for vehicle style once you have looked up the year, make, and model. It gives you a choice of All models, except LTZ or LTZ model only. The # 36479 hitch is listed for both of the vehicles, but under the LTZ model only option, it sa
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  • Will I Need To Trim Bumper and Lower Exhaust To Install Hidden Hitch 90132 On 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
  • Yes, for installation, you will need to temporarily lower the exhaust to install the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 90132, on your 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. The best way to lower the hangers, is to apply some WD-40 to the rubber mounts to slide the hanger loose. If you have the SS model, the bumper fascia will need to be trimmed, other models of the Malibu do not require trimming of the bumper fascia. Part # 90132 includes a drawbar, pin, and clip. To complete your towing setup,
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  • What is the Draw Bar Hitch Ball Diameter for Curt Trailer Hitch # 12027 for a 1998 Chevy Malibu
  • The draw bar that comes with the Curt Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 12027, for your 1998 Chevy Malibu uses a ball with a 3/4 inch diameter shank.
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  • Difference between Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite trailer hitch for Chevy Malibu
  • The main difference in the 90132 hitch by Hidden Hitch and the 36317 by Draw-Tite is that the Hidden Hitch model comes with a drawbar, pin and clip. If you will be towing a trailer we recommend the Hidden Hitch trailer hitch. Installation will be the same and towing capacity is the same. You will need a properly sized hitch ball, 19256 or 19258, with both hitches and with the Draw-Tite hitch you will need a drawbar, pin and clip, 36071. You may also need a trailer wiring harness for your vehic
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  • What Hitch Will fit a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS
  • For your 2008 Malibu, I would recommend Hidden Hitch Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar, part # 90194. This hitch would be a great fit for your vehicle.
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