Custom Fit 2006 Toyota Matrix Accessories

I'll just rip this band-aid off as fast as I can but there is just not a way to use a standard hitch-mounted bike rack and tow at the same time with your 2006 Toyota Matrix XR. The issue, like you said, is the 1-1/4 inch hitch not having an…

All of the hitches available to fit your vehicle are Class I hitches. The most common hitch, 24812, was one which fits with or without the rear fascia. The bolts for that hitch are M12 x 1.25 x 40mm. We offer replacement hardware kits part number…

Between the Yakima HoldUp 2, part #Y02443 and the Sherpa 2.0, part #SH22G, I personally like both, however, they are built around different bikes and uses. The Yakima HoldUp is a better rack if you have kids bikes, heavier bikes, or could possibly…

On some models of the Matrix, the muffler heat shield is installed in such a way that it would be sandwiched in between the hitch and the underside of the vehicle. If this is the case, the heat shield would either need to be trimmed away or removed…

The Curt trailer hitch #C12013 will have the receiver just below the rear fascia on your 2006 Toyota Matrix. Take a look at the review with pictures on the product page to get an idea of where it will be. Curt does say that you need to use a…

The reason the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C12228 is not listed as a confirmed fit on your 2007 Toyota Matrix XR is because it was designed to fit the 2009-2013 Matrix. For your 2007 Matrix XR you will need to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver…

The 295-lb dry weight of your Yamaha WR250R dirt bike is well within the 500-lb maximum capacity of the Ultra-Fab Motorcycle Carrier UF48-979033. However, this 2-inch hitch size is not offered for your 2006 Toyota Matrix; only 1-1/4-inch Class I and…

I would discourage the use of an adapter for use of 2 inch accessories in 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receivers. The reason is that the adapter places the carrier farther away from the rear of the vehicle and hitch, creating additional torque that 1-1/4…

If you look at the instructions for Curt hitch #12228 which I have linked for you, the bolt size used is M12-1.25 x 30mm. This is a 12mm bolt. This is the size that fits the factory weld nuts on the 2010 Toyota Matrix. Sometimes the weld nuts can get…

I attached a picture that I took from the installation instructions for the Rola Roof Rack 59721 that shows what the attachment point on your 2006 Toyota Matrix will look like.

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…

The number 5.30 on your tire is the section width of the tire which means the tire is 5.3 inches wide. For a comparable radial tire for your boat trailer you can use a tire like part #AM10130. This tire measures 5.7-inches wide. The #AM10130 tire is…