Recommendations for Removing Exhaust Rattle after Installing a Hitch on a 2007 Subaru Forester
Published 03/26/2012
Question:
2007 Subaru Forester NA To who it may concern, Noise from muffer, I installed my hitch yesterday and notice the muffer hanger is touching the hitch at the cut through on the driver side. Now I have rattle at idle and take off. Have I install it wrong or do I have to change the hanger bushing. Thank you in adavnce for any help with this matter, Rob Brackens
asked by: Rob B
Expert Reply:
There are a couple methods for eliminating exhaust rattle after a hitch is installed. Check out the video I attached to see the recommended methods for doing this.
Changing the exhaust hanger could work and is one of the recommended methods for eliminating exhaust rattle.
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
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- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
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