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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • Absolutely! Starting with the trailer hitch for your 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback, the Curt Hitch # C98BR will work perfectly. This will line right up to existing holes in the frame rails for a simple bolt-on (no-drill) installation and features a 200 pound tongue weight capacity. I have attached the written installation manual below that you can look through as well. All the necessary hardware is included. Then for a Class I rated bike rack I highly recommend the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU74FR....
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  • Trailer Hitch to Fit a 2019 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • Actually, the correct hitch for the sedan model of the 2019 Mazda 3 is part # 24982 instead of part # 24914. It's also a 1-1/4 inch Class I hitch like the first Draw-Tite you mentioned. I've attached a picture that shows it installed for you. As well as a link to the install details
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  • Replacement Grease Seal for Trailer Hub that is Marked 171255
  • The seal we offer part # RG06-050 that you mentioned cross references as the same thing as a Transcom part 171255TB. It would be the exact same as what you have/need.
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  • Is The Curt Hitch Or The Draw-Tite Hitch Better For A 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan?
  • Hi Cameron! For your 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan, I prefer the Curt # C44DR over the Draw-Tite # 24982. They are almost identical and have the same weight capacities, but Curt is made in America and Draw-Tite is not. This pretty much always pushed me to the Curt hitches. Plus I have just found them to be nicer. When we installed the Curt on a 25 Mazda 3 Sedan, we found the hitch height to be 12" (measured from the ground to the inside top of the receiver opening). We haven't had the chance to...
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  • Hitch And Bike Rack For A 2016 Mazda 3
  • Hi Jose! You didn't mention if you have a 2016 Mazda 3 Sedan or Hatchback, so I have options for hitches on both. Sedan: EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7303 Sedan or Hatchback: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11377 If you have the Sedan, definitely grab the EcoHitch. The 2" receiver gives you significantly more options for carrying a bike rack. I did see one review online (I went through a lot of different sites) that said...
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  • Will The Curt Class 1 Hitch C98BR Fit 2023 Mazda 3 With Factory Aero Package?
  • Hello Joel, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Curt Class 1 Hitch # C98BR will indeed fit your 2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback with the factory Aero package. I double checked with Curt and they confirm the # C98BR hitch to fit all models of the 2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback so this includes the Aero models.
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  • What Tire Chains Offer Rim Protection for My Size 225/40-18 and 215/45-18 Tires on My 2009 Mazda 3?
  • I have a great tire chain solution for you. Unfortunately, we do not carry a Konig CG9 model like the Konig Self-Tensioning, Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - D Link - CG9 # TH2004205105 that will fit your 225/40-18 tires or the OEM size of 215/45-18 on your 2009 Mazda 3. However, if you are concerned about protecting your rims, I did find a model that will fit both tire sizes that includes the same outer covered band as the CG9. That is the pewag Servo RS Self-Tensioning...
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  • Thule Fit Kit Needed For A 2019-2024 Mazda 3 5-Dr Hatchback
  • Hey Robert, With the Rapid Podium feet being phased out and replaced with the Evo Clamp feet there unfortunately isn't a fit kit for your current feet and you'd need to switch over to the newer model. For a 2019-2024 Mazda 3 5-door you would need the Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points # TH75YG. This includes the following components: Evo Fixpoint Feet for Thule Evo Crossbars - Qty 4 # TH49SC Fit Kit for Thule Evo Fixpoint and Edge Fixpoint Roof Rack Feet - 7143 # TH84CE Thule...
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  • Carrying a 40 Pound Bike on a Trailer Hitch Receiver Mounted Bike Rack With a 2012 Mazda 3
  • The Swagman XTC-2, part # S64670, won't be able to carry a 40 pound bike. The weight maximums of the racks are very much set in stone, as the location of the weight of the bike changes the physics of the bike rack's ride and can cause damage if exceeded. Instead, I recommend the Swagman's Chinook, part # S64683. This rack adds a few features to the rack and an increased capacity to 45 pounds. Specifically over the XTC-2, it adds integrated hitch and bike locks, tilt away and fold up features...
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  • Is the EcoHitch a Fit for a 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • Yes, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7305 is a fit for a 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback. It also has the larger 2" receiver tube opening so you'll have a much greater selection of hitch mounted accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers to choose from.
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  • Bearing Kit Recommendation for Dexter 3,900 lb Trailer Axle
  • Hey Michael, the Dexter 3,900 lb torsion axles use the same bearings as 3,500 lb axles. Which means the correct replacement bearing kit is the item # BK2-100 you were looking at. You'll need one set per hub. What trailer do you have?
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  • Trailer Hitch For A 2022 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • Hi George! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C44DR will indeed fit your 2022 Mazda 3 sedan. It will actually fit 2019 to 2026 Mazda 3 Sedans, so you are good to go! This is an American made hitch and I included an install video with this being installed on a 2025 Mazda 3 as it will be the same for your 2022. What are you planning on using the hitch for?
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  • 2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback Rear Diffuser Fitment with Curt Trailer Hitch
  • According to my research the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C98BR will fit your 2022 Mazda 3 with the rear diffuser, but you'll likely need to trim it up a little to keep the hitch from pushing up on that diffuser. We haven't had any reports of someone installing this with the rear diffuser so I can't speak to how much you might need to be trimming, but from the pictures you sent in and what the manufacturer has the clearance is really tight.
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  • Recommended 2 Bike Rack for a 2025 Mazda 3 Hatchback
  • Hey Christopher, unfortunately it does not look like the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH23VR is going to fit your 2025 Mazda 3 hatchback. If you're just trying to carry 2 bikes though, then you can just use the Saris Bones EX 2 Bike Rack # SAR83FR. This bike rack can carry up to 2 bikes weighing 35 lbs each, and does not require any hitch because it gets mounted to the trunk.
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  • Can The Kuat Pivot 2 # PVP20B Be Used On A Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver
  • Hey Eric, Using the Kuat Pivot 2 # PVP20B with the class 2 EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7303 would go against the manufacturer's intended use and would void your warranty, with the possibility of the adapter failing while you're out on the road. The Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender # Y02483 doesn't list a class rating requirement, but as with any adapter using this will reduce the capacity of the trailer hitch by 50% so you might run into some issues with...
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  • How Much Does The Curt Hitch C44DR For A 2025 Mazda 3 Weigh?
  • Good question JB. I checked and it looks like the Curt Trailer Hitch # C44DR weighs just over 28 pounds. In case you also needed to know, this is designed to fit a 2019 to 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan and I included a picture of what it will look like once installed. Were you wondering how much weight you would be adding to the back of your car?
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  • Curt Hitch that Fits 2010 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • Hey Dylan, so Curt has a hitch that fits the 2010 Mazda 3 sedan with the part # C11393 but the # C11383 only fits the hatchback models.
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  • What Class Hitch is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2018 Mazda 3?
  • The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7303 based on capacity is comparable to a class II hitch. It does have the 2 inch receiver for compatible accessories similar to the class III and higher hitches but the max tongue weight for this particular hitch is 300 lbs. It can use those larger accessories you will just be restricted to 300 lbs tongue weight.
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  • 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Adapter for Bike Rack on 2008 MazdaSPEED3
  • We have exactly what you need, although technically the adapter will not turn the Class I hitch into a Class II hitch, it will simply give your 2008 MazdaSPEED3 a 2" receiver. The Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver with 5" Rise # HT5R will convert your Mazda's Class I, 1-1/4" receiver into a 2" receiver and will also give you 5" of rise. This adapter will also reduce your hitch capacity by 50 percent, so if you had the Draw-Tite # 24816 hitch, for example, its maximum tongue...
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  • Will The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24984 Fit A 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan
  • Hey Erik, The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24984 is designed to fit hatchback models of the 2025 Mazda 3. There isn't currently a confirmed fit for the sedan models yet.
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