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  • Options for Carrying 2 Bicycles on Lexus 2010 ES350
  • The Curt Class II Receiver part # 12343 is currently the only receiver hitch option available for your vehicle. As you said, the cross bar portion of the hitch is visible below the rear fascia. A better option for you might be a trunk mounted bike rack. The rack would mount to the trunk lid of your Lexus via a series of adjustable straps. The rack could be installed as needed. We have several trunk mounted bike racks available from Thule and Yakima. My particular favorite is the Thule...
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  • Trunk Mount Platform Style Bike Rack for a 2017 Lexus ES 350
  • It sounds like you are talking about a trunk mount, platform style bike rack. We do have some that will fit your 2017 Lexus ES 350. I recommend the Thule OutWay 2-Bike Platform Rack - Trunk Mount # TH65JV which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. This rack attaches to the back of the vehicle using 2 straps. After the initial set up and installation all subsequent installs will get progressively easier and quicker as you become familiar with how the rack installs on your particular vehicle....
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  • How to Determine Ground Clearance with a Trailer Hitch Installed on a 2016 Lexus ES 350
  • For the 2016 Lexus ES 350 I recommend Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36530 for a few reasons. First, it is a Class II hitch which means you are not limited to carrying just 2 bikes like you would with Curt hitch # C11362. And second if you did use the Curt hitch then Curt requires the use of stabilization strap # 18050 when using the hitch for anything other than a trailer. Draw-Tite does not have that requirement. The way the hitches had to be designed to fit the 2016 ES 350 means that there...
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  • Thule Sidearm Ratcheting Arm Will Not Stay Locked
  • This is the first time I have heard of this issue on the Thule Sidearm. The first thing I recommend checking is that the locks are seated all the way into the housing. Use the change key, # 853-1251 if you need it, to pull the locks out and put them back in. There also could be damage to the mechanism which could occur if someone tried to turn the lock beyond its natural positions, used excessive force, or if some crud got in there and gummed up the works. Similarly, if the arm was pushed...
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  • Towing Capacity and Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2009 Lexus ES 350
  • Based on my research, the 2009 Lexus ES 350 has a towing capacity of 1,000 pounds. I was able to find this information in section 2-5 of the vehicle's online owner's manual. I recommend checking your owner's manual to confirm this information. The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2009 Lexus ES 350 is the Curt Class II Receiver Hitch # C12343. This hitch will not require any drilling for installation. The Draw-Tite # 36416 will require drilling into the trunk pan of your ES 350. Both...
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  • Do the Yakima HD Bars Fit A 2015 Lexus ES 350 With A Glass Sunroof?
  • I went ahead and spoke with Yakima and they said that you actually can use the Yakima HD Crossbars # Y01156 with the BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y28TR, the HD Bar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers # Y03541 and the fit kits # Y06175 & # Y06160 with your 2015 Lexus ES 350 that has a glass roof. We list this as a "non-fit" due to the fact that you could potentially damage your sunroof while this system is installed, but it'll physically fit...
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Lexus ES 350
  • Thank you for all of the information. While Inno does make a great roof rack system, I checked with their fitguide to see if we had overlooked something but it doesn't look like they have something for your 2013 Lexus ES 350 so for your application I recommend using the Yakima JetStream system: 50" JetStream Crossbars - # Y00425 BaseLine Towers - # Y28TR Fit Kits - # Y06175 and # Y06160 Lock Core Kit - # Y07204 (optional) The clips used to clamp to your door jambs have a protective coating...
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  • Which Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2017 Lexus ES 350
  • I have a solution but the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch Receiver 90072 you referenced will not fit your vehicle, and currently there is not a Hidden Hitch trailer hitch receiver that is made to fit your 2017 Lexus ES 350. The only two options made for your vehicle are the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I #C11362 and the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Class II # 36530. Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite are owned by the same company and are the same part. Both trailer hitch receivers will be...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and 2 Bike Carrier for a 2017 Lexus ES 350
  • We have both Class I and Class II trailer hitch receivers for your 2017 Lexus ES 350 but both of which only have a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. For the Class I hitch you will want to use the Curt Class I Receiver Hitch part # C11362 and for the Class II hitch you will want to use the Draw-Tite Class II Frame Receiver Hitch part # 36530. I recommend using the Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver as this will allow for more bike rack options to be used and will also not require the use of a...
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  • Fit of Draw-Tite Class II Hitch # 36416 on 2009 Lexus ES350
  • Curt offers a Class II hitch, part # C12343 that is a confirmed fit for your 2009 Lexus ES350. Curt tells me that this hitch will also fit a 2009 Camry. If you click the link I've provided, you can see an install video. At one time, Draw-Tite considered the hitch a fit for the Lexus ES 350. However, they no longer consider the hitch a fit and do not recommend attempting to install it on that vehicle.
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  • Brake Lights Blow when Testing Trailer Wiring Installation on a 2007 Lexus ES 350
  • When installing a powered wiring harness like # 118488 you will want to have the fuse out of the fuse holder (inserting it is the last step) and have the negative battery cable disconnected. Then you will make the connections at the tail lights, route and connect the power wire. Then reattach the negative battery cable. And finally insert the fuse. Lights blowing (or fuses or the converter box) indicate a short circuit. This could be caused by a missed connection, bent or broken pin or...
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  • Can Swagman XTC-2 Be Configured To Carry Only One Bike
  • You sure can remove some of the components on the Swagman XTC-2 2-Bike Platform Rack, part # S64670. If you only wish to carry 1 bike on the carrier, you can just install the components to be able to carry one bike. When first assembling the carrier you can just install one of the hooks on the upright mast, and then only install 2 of the wheel holder trays. I recommend installing the parts on the inside of the upright mast so you keep the weight closer to the receiver tube on your hitch....
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  • Does Pin of Breakaway Switch Need Replacing After Bleeding Brakes or Testing Breakaway Sysstem
  • As long as there's no visible damage to the pin for the breakaway switch, you can certainly reuse it. If you need to replace it the pin/lanyard, we offer them as part # 3802350 .
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  • How to Run the Power Wire to the Battery on a 2007 Lexus ES 350 to Install Trailer Wiring
  • There is no specific route to take or a right or wrong way to run the power wire to the battery when installing wiring harness # 118488 on your 2007 Lexus ES 350. Basically, there are a few different methods that you can use to route the power wire depending on what works best for you. The easiest way is to route the wire down, under the vehicle, follow along a frame rail or existing harness, up to the front of the vehicle, and up through the engine compartment to the battery (on vehicles...
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack for 2014 Lexus ES 350 and RX 350
  • There are some great options for trunk-mounted bike racks for your 2014 Lexus ES 350 and RX 350, but unfortunately the Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier does not fit your RX 350. For a trunk-mounted option that will fit both vehicles, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 3 Bike Rack # HRF2-3. This is a hanging-style bike rack that can hold up to three bikes and is easily adjustable to change the setup for different vehicles. It is also designed to fit over most factory spoilers in case...
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  • Recommended Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Compatible with Both 2014 Lexus ES 350 and 2014 Lexus RX 350
  • Yes. The Saris Bones EX # SA803 is a confirmed fit on both the 2014 Lexus ES 350 and 2014 Lexus RX 350. If you're going to be carrying any bikes with aggressive step through frames, like a woman's or child's bike, you'll likely need a bike frame adapter bar like the Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes # HRBA-PRO; this will allow you to carry the bikes level on the bars during transit. Because this rack does not come with any locks integrated,...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 Lexus ES350
  • The only available trailer hitch option we carry for the 2010 Lexus ES350 is Curt Trailer Hitch, # 12343. I have included a link to the installation details below. This is a Class II trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. The bike rack you choose will need to be compatible with this size trailer hitch. Curt also states that per their warranty requirements, a stabilizing strap must be used on non-trailer loads, # 18050. For a compatible bike rack, I recommend the Thule Helium, # TH9042PRO....
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  • Will I Have to Trim the Underbody Panel of a 2010 Lexus ES350 to Install a Curt Hitch # C12343
  • Yes, you will not have to trim the underbody panel of your 2010 Lexus ES350 in order to install this Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4, part # C12343. I have attached instructions in a link below for you to check out. You may also be interested in the following products: Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Short Shank, 3,500 lbs GTW - Chrome, part # 19258 Hitch Ball with 1-7/8 inch Diameter and Short Shank, 2000 lbs GTW - Chrome, part # 19256 Tow...
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  • Is There Trunk Mounted E-Bike Rack that Can Carry 62 lb E-Bikes
  • Trunk mounted bike racks are all limited to carrying up to 35 lb bikes. For heavier E-bikes you'd need a hitch mounted E-bike rack like the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 which has the higher weight capacity.
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  • Best Looking Roof Rack for 2013 Lexus ES 350 With Wind Deflector
  • The best-looking roof rack for your 2013 Lexus ES 350 is from Yakima and you can choose the color of crossbars you want, either black or silver. The rack consists of the following parts but please be aware there are no roof racks that fit your Lexus if it has a glass roof: - Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 (Black) - BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y28TR - BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06175 - BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06160 And for a wind fairing a good fit for this rack on your Lexus is...
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