Drilling Holes to Install the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75673 on a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon
Published 11/04/2011
Question:
Is ok to just enlarge the existing holes for mounting or is it better to drill the 2 new holes and pull the bolts through? I will be installing on a 2010 Subaru Outback
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
When installing the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75673, on a 2010 Subaru Outback, you will want to drill the new access holes to fishwire the bolts through as specified in the instructions, linked for reference. Enlarging holes on the frame or hitch is not advisable because the hitch will be relying more on the square block rather than the frame of the vehicle and that could cause failure.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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