Can Draw Tite Hitch for 2022 Lexus RX350 Install without Cutting Bumper
Updated 11/03/2025 | Published 01/22/2025
Question:
2022 RX350 premium 4x2 Regarding Draw-Tite 75540 hitch I have read that some customers with my same year/model have used spacers instead of cutting the bumper. Is this an acceptable install method and if yes, do you sell the spacers? Thank you
asked by: Ernie T
Expert Reply:
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 have to cut the bumper I probably would as well but that's something you'd have to use your best judgment on and we don't have any spacer or instructions to go along with that. Let me know which way you decide to go with it though.
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Jameson C.
11/3/2025
Hey Ernie, what did you end up doing with the Draw-Tite hitch on your RX350—did you go with spacers or follow the standard install instructions? Your update could make it easier for others trying to avoid trimming their bumper.