Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2003 Pontiac Vibe is Touching Muffler

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I recently purchased a Curt hitch from you for my Pontiac Vibe. I left very good reviews because it did install very easily. I did not read all the reviews but Im going to have to make some modifications because the muffler is vibrating against the hitch. Any suggestions?

asked by: Eric M

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Modifications cannot be made to Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12234 without potentially impacting its durability and safety (and less importantly its warranty), but there are suggestions in regards to the issue you are having with it hitting the muffler on your 2003 Pontiac Vibe.

This could be due to the exhaust pipe or the hanger hitting the hitch, and that looks like that may be the case for you. What I recommend is reading the help article I have linked for you entitled "How to Correct Noise from Exhaust Rattling Against a Trailer Hitch" that is going to have a number of ways to combat the issue.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Hey Lawrence, thanks for reaching out. The Curt T-Connector #C56040 is correct for the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid. The factory harness plug should be in the rear cargo area behind the driver side access panel. If you remove the trunk floor covering…

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Answer 2

Hi Max! I see you placed an order already, but I still wanted to get you an answer. The All Wheel Drive actually will not dictate the hitch fitment for your 2005 Pontiac Vibe. What will is if you have the GT or not. If you have the GT, you will need…

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Answer 3

The CURT hitch you would want for your 2011 Toyota Matrix AWD XR would be a CURT Trailer Hitch #12221. I attached installation instructions for you to check out also. You will need to trim the lower fascia to install this hitch. The CURT Hitch #12234…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Curt hitch part #C12234 that you referenced does come with all needed mounting hardware/bolts. The bolts are M12-1.25x30mm

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Answer 5

The available trailer hitches that are confirmed to fit your 2006 Pontiac Vibe all have 1-1/4 inch receivers. This is likely because the vehicle itself does not have the type of weight capacity that a higher class (and larger receiver opening)…

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Answer 6

Hi Fred! The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" #e58ZV will weigh about 30 pounds (I say about as this hitch is currently going through some finishing touches for its design and the hitch for the…

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Answer 7

Only the larger vehicles like trucks and SUVs will have the higher capacity 2 inch hitch available. The 2008 Toyota Matrix is a lighter duty vehicle so it only has 1-1/4 inch hitches available for it like the #24812 which is a custom fit. You'd…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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