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Will my 05 RX330 Lexus trailer hitch fit a 2010 RX350?

Old 07-17-09, 07:21 AM
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Default Will my 05 RX330 Lexus trailer hitch fit a 2010 RX350?

Will I be able to move my '05 RX330 hitch to an '10 RX350? Does this just bolt on the same way?
Old 07-17-09, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by turbospecc
Will I be able to move my '05 RX330 hitch to an '10 RX350? Does this just bolt on the same way?
If it's a Lexus hitch, I'd ask your Lexus service adviser. After all, it is a totally new vehical. If you had it installed after market, you might have to wait ask the installer to look at your new 2010 model to see.
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It is Lexus; will do.
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I dont think it will. lexus totally integrated the trailer hitch mounts really low and forward in the vehicle so that the hitch does not stick out and is barely noticable.
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Won't fit. Back end of the vehicle is completely different. You'll need to buy a new one.

Also from a business perspective, they lose out on incremental revenue if they make parts compatible between platforms.
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The entire rear suspension is different on the '10, which adds some interior space to the area behind the second seat, (and apparently is a better suspension, also), so I am not surprised that the hitch would have to be redesigned to work with the contours of the redesigned rear suspension and rear bumper.
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Default Are you looking to sell your old hitch

I am buying a 2004 rx330, I was wondering if I could buy your old hitch. please pm me if interested.
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Cliff
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