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Old 07-15-16, 05:47 AM
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Default 2016 GS f sport trailer hitch

I know, I know.... but I really need to install a trailer hitch on my GS f sport and can't find one anywhere... only pulling a very light load <1000 lbs including the trailer..... Anyone else done this? Know anyone that can make me one? thoughts.... opinions (other than don't do it) Thanks Jim
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Originally Posted by Jim Pittsb
I know, I know.... but I really need to install a trailer hitch on my GS f sport and can't find one anywhere... only pulling a very light load <1000 lbs including the trailer..... Anyone else done this? Know anyone that can make me one? thoughts.... opinions (other than don't do it) Thanks Jim
U-haul shows one on their web site.
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Hi There,

i think the main issue with the F sport model versus the regular GS is that the rear valance under the bumper is different. Look for a hitch for a regular GS and you'll see what i mean.

I could use one too for a bike rack that installs to a hitch too.
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Originally Posted by herkster
Hi There,

i think the main issue with the F sport model versus the regular GS is that the rear valance under the bumper is different. Look for a hitch for a regular GS and you'll see what i mean.

I could use one too for a bike rack that installs to a hitch too.
According to the installation instructions, the valence needs to be cut.
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Originally Posted by herkster
Hi There,

i think the main issue with the F sport model versus the regular GS is that the rear valance under the bumper is different. Look for a hitch for a regular GS and you'll see what i mean.

I could use one too for a bike rack that installs to a hitch too.
I need one for a bike rack as well. Have you found any decent options? I want to avoid the trunk mount, scratched the crap out of my last car.
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Default GS 350 AWD trailer hitch Uhaul

Funny, I swear I checked the UHaul site weeks ago, before post this.... will let you know how it goes.

Thanks Jim
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sorry, been / still traveling. Will order one this coming week and then once delivered work on installation..... Yes I will take pics.
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any update on the hitch? pics??
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No upate, ended up back on the road again, and working on a number of "home " projects. lol And yes, I know my priorities are poor!....Upside is that I now have 4000 miles on my new wheels.... While in MI/ Detroit wife kept saying "you're only passing people like THAT to hear the engine".... my response was "What's your point" lol
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Here are pics of the bike rack/trailer hitch on my 2015 F Sport. We had a thread regarding this topic a few months ago.

see link to thread below.

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...installed.html
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