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Old 05-09-11, 06:14 PM
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I picked up the Lexus OEM hitch form Sewell. Looks almost exactly the same as the photos posted by Timlor.
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Old 05-12-11, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by tim5055
I picked up the Lexus OEM hitch form Sewell. Looks almost exactly the same as the photos posted by Timlor.
Congrats on your new hitch. I like the OEM part too but it's kind of expensive for my purpose - I mainly use it for the bike rack.

Even with the discount from Sewell, the OEM hitch would cost about 3x more than a discount Curt hitch.
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Old 08-29-11, 07:01 AM
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[QUOTE=timlrx11;6352438]Just installed my Curt Hitch today. It's a relatively easy installation. It took about an hour.

Did you happen to install an electric brake box too?
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Old 09-01-11, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by natecrna
Just installed my Curt Hitch today. It's a relatively easy installation. It took about an hour.

Did you happen to install an electric brake box too?
Glad to hear that you got yours installed.

No I did not install the electric brake box.
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Old 09-01-11, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by wes77
I have seen the threads on the aftermarket tow hitches, but I have not heard much about the hidden tow hitch.

What makes it hidden or how is it appear "hidden"?

Does anyone have pics of the hidden tow hitch?
ijust install my hitch, is also curt. ihave to get the hardness separated iwas a bit of challenge trying to find the connector .you an get the hole thing in eby..for around 170.....
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Old 02-02-12, 07:52 PM
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That Curt Hitch looks really good.
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Old 02-03-12, 03:38 AM
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Does anyone have a picture of the regular Lexus hitch. I took delivery of my 450h without the hitch as they had none in stock. If the Lexus one is really ugly I might refuse it when it comes in next week and go for this one
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Old 02-03-12, 05:38 AM
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Factory installed hitch. Reflection courtesy of Zaino.
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Old 02-03-12, 08:02 AM
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Do you have a side view please?
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Old 02-03-12, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by peh
Do you have a side view please?
Here is what I have on my computer. I can take another one if you want from straight sideways. It is a very compact unit and from looking underneath is a very solid installation.
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Old 02-04-12, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by InRBigness
Factory installed hitch. Reflection courtesy of Zaino.
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Here is what I have on my computer. I can take another one if you want from straight sideways. It is a very compact unit and from looking underneath is a very solid installation.
Wow. I can live with that and as the dealer "owes" the hitch and the install, I am going to let them do it. I wish I had it installed now as it is 74 in Jacksonville and the jet ski is calling me!

I am telling hem to skip the roof rack. Not so fond of how it looks and it would never get any use.

Thanks for the images.
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Old 02-05-12, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ggebhardt
Wow. I can live with that and as the dealer "owes" the hitch and the install, I am going to let them do it. I wish I had it installed now as it is 74 in Jacksonville and the jet ski is calling me!
Greg, welcome! Our dual jetski trailer is *exactly* the reason I installed a tow hitch as well.

It's in the 60's this weekend in NorCal, but the water is COLD! Post up some pics of your 350 and the trailer once you get it all outfitted. It will be inspiring for those of us longing for summer.

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Old 02-06-12, 09:08 AM
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In Wisconsin right it's snowmobiles that are being towed but wish it was jetski's!
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Originally Posted by InRBigness
Here is what I have on my computer. I can take another one if you want from straight sideways. It is a very compact unit and from looking underneath is a very solid installation.
That looks pretty well hidden. Nice.
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Old 02-15-12, 11:50 AM
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Looks great, would you suggest just putting on the 450/ or would it be okay on the 350?
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