Will the Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch # 24812 Fit the 2004 Toyota Matrix XRS

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Will this fit a 2004 Toyota Matrix XRS with rear facia? The facia on my car is different than that on the Pontiac Vibe shown in the pictures for this model hitch... Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

asked by: John S

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Yes, the Draw-Tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch, item # 24812, will fit your 2004 Toyota Matrix XRS. The rear fascia on your car has a center section that will have to be removed to install the hitch. The fascia will not be reinstalled.

Some items you may need to complete your towing set up, with these hitches, are listed below.

Drawbar # 3593
Hitch Ball # 19256 or # 19258
Hitch Lock # 5200
Wiring # 118386

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

Thanks for the picture Rich. The BTR E-Z Lube Spindle for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 1-1/4" Diameter item #TRU44FR is exactly what you need if your hubs have item #L44649 inner and outer bearings. For a grease seal you'll want item #34823. We…

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Answer 2

All the hitches available for the Toyota Matrix are either Class I or II which use a 1-1/4 inch receiver tube. This being said, there's still options available that might work for you. For the best capacity, I'd recommend the Curt Class II…

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Answer 3

I spoke with my contact at Curt and the measurement from where the hitch mounts to the frame down to the top of the receiver is 6.69 inches on Curt trailer hitch #C12013. From the top of the receiver to the bottom is 1-3/4 inches. I have included a…

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Answer 4

The only trimming or modification required is if your 2008 Toyota Matrix is an XR or XRS model. The installation instructions for Curt Trailer Hitch, #12221, linked below, state that if you do have an XR or XRS model, the lower valance MAY require…

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Answer 5

If you use Draw-Tite trailer hitch #24812 the center fascia (which is a fancy word for the lower plastic bumper part on your 2003 Toyota Matrix XR) will not have to be removed. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. There is…

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Answer 6

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2004 Matrix is the Curt, part #C12221. This is a Class ll hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. Per Curt all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with…

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Answer 7

I went out to the warehouse and examined the Curt Hitch #12221 and #C12013. While they are similar, there is a key difference in the designs. From the top of the mounting brackets on each side of the hitch down to the bottom of the receiver, hitch…

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Answer 8

Hi Bernie, There is a Curt hitch for the 2003 Toyota Matrix XR, which is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C12013. This is as high as a hitch can get on your Matrix XR, and it'll be right up against that lower fascia like you had previously.

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Answer 9

No, you will not. Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #24812, is the correct hitch for your 2009 Toyota Matrix. It fits all models including those with rear fascia, and does not require cutting of the fascia. Hidden Hitch Class I Trailer…

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Answer 10

You are definitely on the right track when it comes to not wanting to use an adapter for your bike rack. The only trailer hitches that are a confirmed fit for your 2004 Toyota Matrix have 1-1/4" receivers but if you let me know what bike rack…

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Answer 11

Curt trailer hitch #C12221 would be a good option as long as your 2005 Toyota Matrix is not an XR or XRS model. If it is an XR or XRS model then #C12013 would be the best option for a Curt hitch. These are both Class II hitches which means you have…

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Answer 12

Currently, there are 2 trailer hitches that will fit your 2005 Toyota Matrix XR. One Class-I #24812 (Draw-Tite) and one Class-II #C12013 (Curt). With that said, they are all good products but I would most certainly go with the Class-II Curt hitch…

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