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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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If it can be done with a Civic (I've seen it), it surely can be done with our heavy boats. The Civic I saw was pulling this nifty little camper trailer big enough for two peoples...
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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I can help you out with this.. I wanted to tow my quad to the dunes

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Old Jun 26, 2014 | 02:44 AM
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That looks great Joe! It looks hidden. Thanks a bunch! I'm going to call today with that part number. I really appreciate the part number!
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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UHaul screwed me over yet again! Paid $60 for 3 day shipping and went in to get it installed and they told me it would be 3 weeks to deliver the hitch.

I ended up using the tow brackets that come with the car. I bought an old hitch off craigslist and took it to a welding shop. We cut the ends off and placed new box iron inside and welded the ends to those tow brackets.

I took a small trailer with a motorcycle and about 500lbs of crap 600 miles into the woods. The hitch worked great!

Just leaving this for anyone else out there that needs to tow.

$30 for the hitch
$40 for the welding.

UHaul price $375 installed.
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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Heck ya!!! No issues with power?
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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haha well, I wasn't beating on her but I'll tell you i went through some mountains and didn't have any trouble.

I did keep the transmission in the "power" mode as the tranny was my biggest concern. But she did fine

Sure wish I had your stick and new engine !!!
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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I am quite ecstatic for this, I would also be a little concerned and take that Auto super easy.. They really don't take too much abuse unless you freshen them up and keep it maintained.

I never got the chance to tow with mine so I always wondered how the car would do, but with this new motor I can't wait to head to the dunes! Should be having more progress soon :P
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Old Mar 28, 2022 | 10:05 AM
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If anyone needs a hitch hit me up. I no longer need mine. It bolts right up to the removed rings underneath the tail bumper. I can post some pics later.
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Old May 9, 2022 | 08:54 PM
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Default Hitch needed for 2019 Lexus ES 350

Originally Posted by ClarkKent
If anyone needs a hitch hit me up. I no longer need mine. It bolts right up to the removed rings underneath the tail bumper. I can post some pics later.
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I am interested in buying the hitch but I want to make sure it can be installed in a 2019 Lexus ES 350 without modifications or just minor modifications.
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Old Nov 4, 2022 | 12:07 PM
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My 2021 ES 350 Ultra Lux has the lateral stability damper and the kick sensor that may physically obstruct a hitch installation. I want to install a hitch for a bike rack and called U-Haul and they say they can install a Draw-Tite CQT36643 on the ES 350 Ultra Lux. Has anyone had U-Haul install a hitch on your 2019 to 2022 ES 350 Ultra Lux?
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Old Nov 4, 2022 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Vist
My 2021 ES 350 Ultra Lux has the lateral stability damper and the kick sensor that may physically obstruct a hitch installation. I want to install a hitch for a bike rack and called U-Haul and they say they can install a Draw-Tite CQT36643 on the ES 350 Ultra Lux. Has anyone had U-Haul install a hitch on your 2019 to 2022 ES 350 Ultra Lux?
Hello,

This is a forum section for a 1993-1997 GS300, here is a section for your car.

If you are only planning on using a hitch for bike mount, it may be easier to find roof racks for your car, which won't come with so many clearance issues. You can also call up a local dealership and ask their advice, maybe there is already a solution available.

Hope this helps and best of luck!
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Old Nov 12, 2022 | 07:57 AM
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Thanks, Arsenii! I just posted it in the correct section.
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