Let me start off by saying this was the easiest mod ive done. It was easier than putting replacing my halogen fogs with HID's. This was an install on a gs430. Needed this really bad so i could put my Mountain bike up on it....but i will tow a atv on an aluminum trailer too....lol. I've been breaking down my bike and putting the frame on the back seat and the wheels in the trunk...I hated that and i didn't want a trunk mounted rack...

the goods
Curt Class I Receiver Hitch Part Number: 11372

Back out the 3 bolts on each side

exhaust will come down and get ready to pick up the receiver

used a little compromising since i only had one jack....and wala!

push up receiver followed by the exhaust/hangers and bolt them up

comes out like this

 

Nice fit.. very stealth looking

 

^ i agree. thx for sharing.

 

you did a great job. I like the fact that it look so subtle. When I read "hitch on GS" I kind of cringed but this look great.

 

Thanx for the compliments! And I hear ya... "Hitch on GS"... I'll tell u what... I went riding once already and it worked like a charm. I know the bike is not fancy...but a new bike is on my list of "TO DO's" lol

 

whats the hitch rated for lb. wise?

 

^ class 1, so should be 2000 trailer, 200 tongue

 

I have the same hitch for my car.Love it!!

 

Nice.......

 

it's good to know that this will fit over a lip kit as well, as we see with houston818. great mod!

 

this is awesome news! now i know i can use hitch mounted snowboard carriers instead of having to buy a roof mounted carrier!

 

Will be doing this pronto. Thanks!!!

 

Bump. Been getting a few messages about this. Rack works like a dream. Thought of gettin a high end rack, but why fix if it ain't broke... Works well and no scratched on the car what's so ever.

 

That's pretty awesome!! Very well placed!!

 

I just installed my Curt 1 1/4" hitch tonight to carry my bikes. Easy, easy installation just like the OP said and it's stealthy as hell!