Does Curt Trailer Hitch For 2022 Lexus RX 350 Require Cutting Rear Bumper

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Do I have to cut the rear bumper for the hitch to fit? Looking at some pictures and it showed the prior Lexus model have to cut the bumper to fit. I am looking at the curt hitch. Thanks

asked by: Giang N

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You will need to trim a small section of the fascia underneath the bumper of your 2022 Lexus RX 350 in order to install the Curt hitch that fits, which is the following part number:

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C73DR

That said, it is just a small 3" x 3" square that needs to be cut for the receiver to protrude under your Lexus, so it won't be noticeable.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Hello Chet, That is correct, you won’t need to remove the underbody or trim any part of your vehicle. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C73DR is a super simple install. The only thing you’ll need to remove is a…

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Answer 2

Hey Randy, so the Curt hitch part #C73DR and the Draw Tite part #75540 that fit your 2021 Lexus RX 450h are both very similar designs that would both work great. The short story here is I would go with the less expensive hitch if it were me since…

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Answer 3

Hey Ernie, so I would have to recommend you stick with the install instructions if you can when you install the #75540 since that is how the hitch was tested and designed for. Now with that said if it was me and I found a way to use spacers to not…

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Answer 4

I have taken a look at the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #75540. This hitch is confirmed to fit your 2022 Lexus RX 350 and it does require some minor trimming of the lower portion of the rear trim. I have linked a couple of pictures…

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Answer 5

You are correct that both the Curt #C94WR and Draw-Tite #DT22MR you were looking at for your 2022 Hyundai Tuscon are very similar. Both hitches share the same 525lb tongue weight and 3,500lb trailer weight ratings, both share the same hidden…

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Answer 6

The hitch receiver that I recommend is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C73DR. This hitch receiver has a maximum tongue weight of 525 lbs and a maximum gross trailer weight of 3,500 lbs. or 4000 when using a weight…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C73DR will fit your 2022 Lexus RX 350 as long as it isn't the F Sport model. If that's what you have then you'll need the Draw-Tite Hitch #75540 instead. If you're planning on using this for a…

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Answer 8

The Curt Hitch #C73DR will not fit on your 2022 Lexus RX 350 F Sport, it only fits the non-sport version. There is not a hitch for the sport version of your RX 350, but could help you fit a roof rack if that would help.

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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