Expert Answers about Subaru Legacy

• Replacement Hitch Install Hardware for a Curt Hitch on a 1995 Subaru Legacy
• It sounds like there may have been a hitch installed in your 1995 Subaru Legacy at one point since you said there already is a 1/2 inch hole in the frame. As long as the brass plug you found is just a plug then you would want to have it removed so that you can install the hitch. To get all new hardware for the part # C12270 which has been confirmed to fit your 1995 Subaru Legacy you will need the part # RHK. On its product page you will need to enter the part number and we will ship you...
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• Installing Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller # 90885 in 2011 Subaru Legacy Sedan
• First, thank you for your recent purchases from etrailer. I'd first suggest a cautionary check of your Legacy owner's manual to confirm its towing capacity. Not all versions of any given year and model vehicle will necessarily share the same capacities. Towing a vehicle safely means having enough engine power, transmission cooler capacity as well as braking performance. If your trailer is large enough to need electric brakes, you definitely want to make certain that the vehicle itself...
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• Installing Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch and Pro-Series Cargo Carrier for 2012 Subaru Legacy Dual Exhaust
• The Draw-Tite 1-1/4 inch Class II receiver hitch # 36493 will fit your 2012 Subaru Legacy with dual exhaust and can handle a Pro Series cargo carrier # 63155. Lowering the dual exhaust is necessary to install the trailer hitch as well as trimming the heat shield a bit. Those are the only two things necessary as you install the Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 36493. If you don't have your mind set on the trailer hitch and cargo carrier above, another option to consider is going with a Class-III...
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• Do Class II and III Hitches for 2012 Subaru Legacy Use Same Bolt Holes
• If you have a Curt or a Draw-Tite/Hidden Hitch, the bolt holes will remain the same if you stick with the same brand hitch. In other words, if you have the # C13158 Curt Class III hitch, and you decide to go with the Curt Class II, part # C12298, the holes will match up and you won't need to drill additional holes. All the Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite Class II and III hitches used the same holes.
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• Can 2012 Subaru Legacy Rubber Exhaust Isolator Be Touching Trailer Hitch
• As long as it is just the rubber isolators on your 2012 Subaru Legacy exhaust that are touching the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13158 I wouldn't worry about it. You can try moving the hangers on the muffler some but basically as long as you don't have metal-on-metal contact and there isn't any noise happening you're good to go.
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• Can DIYer Install EcoHitch Trailer Hitch on 2020 Subaru Legacy
• A do-it-yourselfer can 100 percent install the EcoHitch trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2020 Subaru Legacy, which is the following part number: - EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # EH36RR Installing the # EH36RR does require you to remove the bumper beam on your Legacy and install the hitch crosstube in its place, but does not require any special tools, just standard tools needed for any hitch install such as a screwdriver, ratchet, and torque wrench. So if you're even somewhat...
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• Installing and Removing SilentACT Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock
• It is actually not all that difficult to install or remove the Let's Go Aero anti-rattle hitch pin # SHP2082. In most cases you can reach in with a finger and pull out the spring and block portion. Otherwise a screwdriver would have short work of reaching in and pulling out the spring and block. I have linked a video to a product that uses the same system and you can see that installing it is easy. What I do usually to take out the spring and block is to use the pin part or something...
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• Tire Chains for 1990 Subaru Legacy
• For a 2WD vehicle, chains should be placed on the drive wheels. On a 4WD vehicle, chains are typically placed on the rear wheels, although all four wheels may be chained unless your owners manual prohibits it. To view the selection of snow chains, use the provided link and follow the drop down menu for your tire size. I have also provided a link to our snow chain FAQ page which covers many frequently asked questions about snow chains.
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• Routing and Protecting Trailer Brake Magnet Wires when Adding Electric Brakes to a Trailer
• There are many things to consider when adding electric drum brakes to a trailer. I have included a link to our FAQ article that covers everything you will need. As far as routing the wires, first, you can attach the ground wires for the magnets nearby to the frame leaving enough slack for the travel of the suspension. For the power wire you would come off the magnet and run the wire to the front of the trailer along the frame. You can use a combination of wire loom # 7509-1 and loom clamps,...
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• Installing Curt Trailer Hitch on 1999 Subaru Legacy
• Yes, even if the tow hooks on your 1999 Subaru Legacy do not look the same as the ones in the install video you will still install Curt hitch # C12270 in the same way. No matter what your tow hooks look like, according to the directions when raising the hitch into position the driver side plate will be to the outside of the tow loop and the passenger side plate will be to the inside of the tow loop. Please note that with this hitch, all non-trailer loads such as bike racks and cargo carriers...
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• Where Does Converter Box of Curt C79CR Mount on 2022 Subaru Legacy
• The instructions for the Curt trailer wiring harness part # C97CR are a little unclear but basically the box does not get mounted inside the vehicle and instead mounts behind the bumper which you can see pointed out in step 7.
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• Trouble Lining Up Bolt Holes to Install Draw-Tite Hitch on 2006 Subaru Legacy
• Sounds like you either have the Draw-Tite Class II # 36334 or Class III # 75560 hitch receiver for your 2006 Subaru Legacy. While this is a custom fit hitch that should bolt right up no problem, the mounting brackets may have become bent during shipping which is why you're having issues getting the bolt holes to line up (if you're talking about something else please let me know). This is common enough that we actually have a helpful article on how to handle this type of situation which...
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• Installation Of SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack On 2003 Subaru Legacy
• When you are installing the roof rack it is really important you follow the installation instructions in order to get a good fit. I spoke with a couple of our installers and they told me they have to shift the rack a little to get it to fit just right. Per the instructions I saw you need to set the width for the feet at 32. If the feet are adjustable you may be able to move them a bit by using the main screw for the feet. Then, measuring from the center line between the door post and...
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• Tip for Finding Place to Install Trailer Hitch on 2018 Subaru Legacy
• Hitch installs like the Draw Tite part # 36493 which fits your 2018 Subaru Legacy are pretty basic for qualified mechanics relative to the much more complicated things they have to do on a regular basis. We recommend finding a local garage in your area with a good reputation and have them do the work. It should be a very quick install.
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• Trailer Hitch Installation for a 2014 Subaru Legacy
• The installation of the Draw-Tite # 75673 that you referenced that has been confirmed to fit your 2014 Subaru wouldn't be too difficult but I can understand wanting to have someone else install the hitch for you. However, check out the video link I attached to the right. It shows exactly how this hitch will install on a very similar Legacy as yours. Any qualified mechanic with a good reputation in your area would have no problem installing this hitch. Compared to what they normally do...
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• Replacing Factory Side Mirror on 1996 Subaru Legacy
• We haven't gotten a chance to replace the mirrors on a Subaru Legacy so we don't have an install video available at this time. With that being said when replacing the driver's side mirror with the K-Source # KS71504U you will just need to first remove the interior trim panel with the door open. It will be held on with clips so it should just be a matter of getting a good grip on the sides and pulling it off, carefully undoing each of the clips in the process until the entire piece comes...
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• Are the Rubber Strips of the Rhino Vortex rack RR37XR Designed to be Cut
• The rubber strips that come with the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack # RR37XR are designed to be cut as that allows you to install a channel mounted roof rack accessory on the rack and then use the appropriate length of rubber strip to fill the channel back in to reduce wind noise. Most likely they just gave you sections that were too long as they have different length bars and likely just use the same filler strips for all of them.
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• Fascia Trimming for EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2019 Subaru Legacy
• There is just a bit of fascia trimming required on your 2019 Subaru Legacy in order to install the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7384. What that means is you'll simply snip off part of the bumper fascia in order to give the receiver the ability to jut out from the bumper so you can use your bike rack. I have added a photo which shows the small section you need to cut out. While we don't have any affiliation with installers, any local (or even mobile) mechanic will be...
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• Installation Instructions for Curt C12270 Hitch on 1998 Subaru Legacy
• I have attached the instructions for the Curt # C12270, where the torque specs for the hitch hardware is listed. We don't like to post these specs since that information can change per the manufacturer from time to time.
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• Is Curt Trailer Wiring Harness 56091 Compatible with LED Taillights
• Yes the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 56091 that you referenced is compatible with LED taillights on a trailer or in your case on a hitch carrier.
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