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Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

Part Number: SH97ZR

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This completely hidden hitch keeps your vehicle looking like it just came off the assembly line. Remove the receiver for a fully concealed look when you're not carrying your bikes to the trail. Only for use with hitch-mounted racks and carriers. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from Stealth Hitches. Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" part number SH97ZR can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Stealth Hitches Trailer Hitch - SH97ZR

Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Keep Your Vehicle’s Factory Look: Hidden design conceals cross tube behind bumper; receiver detaches completely when not in use.
Carry Up to 600 lbs (TW): Supports hitch-mounted bike racks or cargo carriers for everyday hauling.
Attach and Remove in Seconds: Receiver latches into the center block without tools for quick setup.
Protects Vehicle Integrity: Uses existing mounting points and keeps crumple zones and sensors unaffected.
Built to Last: Stainless steel construction with black powder coat resists corrosion over time.

Features to know about

Clean Look That Doesn’t Change Your Vehicle’s Style: Completely Hidden Hitch Design

You don’t have to give up your vehicle’s smooth lines just to haul your bikes or gear. This hitch tucks the cross tube behind the bumper so nothing shows when it’s not in use. The 2" receiver detaches in seconds with no tools needed and can be stored away, leaving your vehicle looking unmodified. When you’re ready to load up, just pop the receiver into the center block until it latches in place, secure the built-in lock, and you’re good to go.

Comparison image showing Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver attached and detached, demonstrating the completely hidden design behind a vehicle bumper.

Close-up of Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver lock mechanism showing push-to-lock design for easy attachment.

Carry Bikes and Cargo with Confidence: Strong 600 lbs Tongue Weight Rating

This rack-only setup is made for hitch-mounted racks and cargo carriers, giving you a solid mounting point for hauling bikes, skis, or extra gear. The sturdy stainless steel construction resists corrosion, while the black powder coat finish adds rust protection. With a maximum tongue weight of 600 lbs, it delivers plenty of strength for heavy accessories without affecting ground clearance or rear hatch foot sensors.

Simple DIY Setup at Home: Bolt-On Installation with No Drilling

Installing this hitch doesn’t need a lift or specialized tools. It uses existing connection points under your vehicle for a bolt-on fit that protects factory crumple zones. There’s no drilling or welding required, so you can get it mounted in your own garage or driveway with basic hand tools. Once installed, the detachable receiver and included hitch plug make it easy to keep things clean and protected between trips.

Stealth Hitches center block with protective hitch plug covering opening to keep out dirt when receiver is removed.

Specs

Dimensions

Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Weight and Capacity

Maximum tongue weight: 600 lbs

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

Note

Usage: This rack receiver is for hitch-mounted accessories only. The receiver tube included with this hitch cannot be used for towing.
Upgrade option: If you would like to upgrade this rack receiver for towing, you will need to purchase the Stealth Hitches towing kit (391CONVA5 - sold separately). The ball mount included in this kit inserts into the center block of the hitch in place of the receiver attachment. A 2" hitch ball is included with the ball mount, making it ready to tow with out of the box.
Maximum gross trailer weight with towing kit: 6,000 lbs
Weight distribution systems: Not rated for weight distribution systems

SHR31010 Stealth Hitch Hidden Receiver Rack Package - Custom Fit - 2"

Installation Details SH97ZR Installation instructions

Alternate Instructions SH97ZR Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2015 - 2016 BMW 5 Series 528i and 528i xDrive
2011 - 2016 BMW 5 Series 535i and 535i xDrive
2011 - 2016 BMW 5 Series 550i and 550i xDrive

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by: Geoff 08/26/2024 One Year Later

Fantastic service. Great product!

Geoff One Year Later

8/29/2025

Rarely does a product deliver as promised. This product is fantastic fit and ease of installation was as promised. Would not hesitate to purchase from this company again

Gwendolyn Y.

8/29/2025

@Geoff Glad that you're still excited for your hitch even a year later! What have you been using the hitch for, Geoff?

by: Chad 05/15/2021

Mounting holes didn’t line up with the bolts on the vehicle. Had to widen the holes about 1/4” to make it fit. Wasn’t that big of a deal but this is priced much higher than other hitches and it should have fit better. Oval holes would have made the fit adjustable to slight variables in the vehicle assembly. Directions didn’t exactly fit my year of vehicle but they were manageable to figure out. Would have been 5 stars if I didn’t have to drill out the holes bigger.

Chad One Year Later

5/16/2022

One year in and zero issues with the hitch. Would buy again.

by: Jon 01/02/2023

Well-built, excellent fit with detailed installation instructions. Direct replacement for the factory reinforcing bar behind the bumper on my BMW 535. Invisible when receiver is removed.

by: David 06/28/2021

Great trailer hitch. The only thing that was missing were two 5/8 nuts with locking threads I had to by at hardware store that's WY I give a 4 star.

by: Eric 09/26/2022

Clever design. It took me longer than 2 hours for the installation, but it might be just because of me. One thing that was helpful for me was searching YouTube for rear-bumper facia removal. Seeing some actually pop out the facia was much more helpful than reading the instructions.

by: Thomas 03/16/2024

Delivered on time, great product.

Thomas One Year Later

3/17/2025

Excellent! Very durable and solid hardware. It allows me to drive without a hitch sticking out when I’m not using my bicycle rack. Perfect.

Bryce D.

3/17/2025

@Thomas Awesome! What kind of bikes do you have?

by: Richard 09/23/2022

Richard S. One Year Later

9/25/2023

I have been using it to pull a 4 x 8 Harbor Freight trailer and it is great. My BMW is suddenly a 12 ton pickup. I use it for moving furniture. Saved buying another vehicle.

by: German 07/25/2025

2015 BMW 5 Series

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Trailer Hitch Fit for 2012 BMW 535i
The only hitch to fit your 2012 BMW 535i is the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # SH97ZR. This hitch is only intended for use with hitch-mounted racks and carriers. When not in use, the reciever can be removed so that it is fully concealed.
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Trailer Hitch Receiver Confirmed to Fit a 2013 BMW 528i
For your 2013 BMW 528i you will need the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH97ZR. The Curt # C11381 will only fit the 535 and 550 trim levels in either 2wd or xDrive. We do have the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH38ZR if you plan to do any trailer towing or will need the wiring for Auxiliary Lights # C53201 for any hitch mounted accessories. Be sure to get the Carrying Case # 391CASEC to store the receiver and ball mount when not in use.
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Trailer Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack for a 2016 BMW 5 Series
Trailer Hitches can be a little odd the first few times you interact with them, and that's OK because I am here to help. The hitch for the 2016 BMW 5 Series will depend on which model of the five series that you have and if you want to be able to tow with it or not. There are really only two Stealh hitches for the 5 series, but is shows them separately and that is causing the confusion. I will break it down for you. If you have the: - 528i or 528i xDrive and only want to use it to...
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Trailer Hitch that Fits 2015 BMW 535D X-Drive
We do have a hitch that is a confirmed fit for your 2015 BMW 535d X-Drive with the Stealth part # SH38ZR or Stealth # SH97ZR which happens to also fit the same vehicles as the # C11381 but it's a drastically different design so we can't guarantee it would work. Since BMW has so many different sub-models it's probably a case where Curt just hasn't gotten a chance to test on that specific model like Stealth did.
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What Bike Racks will Fit a 2016 BMW GT 535i X DRIVE?
I have a great solution for you. I confirmed with Thule that the Thule OutWay Platform Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # TH65JV is not confirmed to fit your 2016 BMW 5 Series GT. However, for a hitch rack that fits your 2016 BMW 5 Series GT, I recommend the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # SH22G. The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is a top-of-the-line hitch rack that will give you a nice clean look with your BMW. In addition, the Sherpa comes with included locks to deter theft. If you need a hitch...
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Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2015 BMW 535i Gran Turismo
We do have one 2" trailer hitch receiver confirmed to fit your 2015 BMW 535i Gran Turismo, Stealth Hitches Class 4 Hitch # SH97ZR. This has the 2" reciever that you are looking for, and it is rated for 600 lbs of tongue weight. Keep in mind that this hitch is intended for use with hitch mounted racks or carriers. If you intend to tow a trailer, the towing kit # 391CONVA5 is required.
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Trailer Hitch Receiver For Carrying a Kuat Bike Rack Behind a 2014 BMW 528i
You will need the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH97ZR for your 2014 BMW 528i. I verified the fitment for this with Stealth Hitches. This will give you a 2" receiver opening to carry your Kuat bike rack. We do also have the 1-1/4" Receiver Attachment # 391RR1 if you have one of the Kuat bike racks with the smaller shank and no adapter for a 2" receiver opening. If you should ever want to tow a trailer you will want to go ahead and install the Towing Kit # 391CONVA5 along with...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2015 BMW 535i X Drive
For your 2015 BMW 535i X Drive, I'd recommend the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" Item # SH97ZR. The Thule # TH9025 Apex 4-bike rack you currently have will work with the hitch. The Stealth Hidden Hitch # SH97R is only for use with hitch-mounted racks and carriers. It cannot be used to tow. If you want to tow, you would need the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2" # SH38ZR. It has a 6000-pound towing capacity and the...
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Which Stealth Hitch Fits 2014 BMW 528i Sedan
According to Stealth Hitches, both the # SH97ZR and # SH38ZR will fit your 2014 BMW 528i Sedan. The difference between these is that the # SH97ZR is just the hitch, while the # SH38ZR includes their towing kit. The reason the hitch appears to be different is because the # SH38ZR is using the stock photo or "typical photo." The photo you see under the # SH97ZR is what the hitch will actually look like, both part numbers use the same hitch. If you don't plan on towing then you will want...
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What Trailer Hitch Will Fit The 2012 BMW 528i xDrive?
The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH97ZR will fit the 2012 BMW 528i xDrive. We have confirmed this directly with the manufacturer. The Stealth Hitch is going to be the only hitch we offer that has been confirmed for this vehicle. Keep in mind that this rack receiver is for hitch-mounted accessories only. If you plan to tow a trailer you will need to purchase the towing kit # 391CONVA7.
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Trailer Hitch Receiver For Carrying E-Bikes Behind a 2011 BMW 528i
The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH97ZR is our only receiver confirmed to fit your 2011 BMW 528i. While this comes with a 2" receiver you can get a 1-1/4" Receiver # 391RR1 if your bike rack does not offer an adapter to fit a 2" receiver. If you ever want to be able to tow a trailer you will need the Towing Kit # 391CONVA5 which includes a ball mount and 4-way wiring. You may need this 4-way for your bike rack if you require Auxiliary Lights # C53201 due to the bikes impairing...
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Does Stealth Hitch # SH97ZR Fit 2015 BMW 535i GT
The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # SH97ZR that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2015 BMW 535i GT so it would fit and work well. This hitch is only for use with hitch-mounted racks and carriers, it cannot be used to tow. If you wish to tow as well as use hitch-mounted racks, you will want the Stealth hitch # SH38ZR instead. The # SH38ZR comes with everything that you need to tow, including the wire harness.
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Where To Install The Plastic Kick Wand During A Stealth Hitch Install On A 2012 BMW 535i
Hey Payton, Stealth Hitches is typically great about having some sort of clip to hold sensors back in their original place, but I'm assuming this is just an oversight on their part. We do occasionally run into this issue down in the shop and we typically just zip tie the plastic wand as close to the factory position as possible on the new crossbeam. The instructions for the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH97ZR completely leave out what to do so I would just go the zip tie route...
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Will Curt Hitch Fit 2011 BMW 528i
Hello PM; the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11381 only fits the 535 and 550 models of the 2011 BMW 5 Series. For your 528i you need the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH97ZR. This is the only hitch confirmed to fit your vehicle. If you plan on towing, you need # SH38ZR instead which includes the towing kit. You can also add it later if you don't need it right now using # 391CONVA5. What will you be using the hitch for?
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Will the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver Fit 2014 BMW 535d
I reached out to Stealth Hitches and found that the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # SH97ZR will fit your 2014 BMW 535d. This hitch has a completely hidden design with a removable receiver. It also has a maximum tongue weight of 600 lbs for any accessories you may have. Keep in mind, this hitch cannot be used for towing. In order to tow you would need to add the Towing Kit # 391CONVA5.
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Will The Stealth Hitches Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit a 2014 BMW 528i xDrive?
Yes, the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH97ZR will fit your 2014 BMW 528i xDrive. If you plan on towing any trailers or will need Auxiliary Lights # C53201 for a hitch mounted accessory which impairs the view of your tail lights, I recommend getting the Receiver With Towing Kit # SH38ZR. This kit includes the receiver above as well as the Towing Kit # 391CONVA5 which you can always add later down the road if you find out you need it later.
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