Expert Answers about Toyota Solara

Recommended Bike Rack for 1999 Toyota Solara with Spoiler
As long as the spoiler was factory installed and not an aftermarket option, we have a trunk mounted bike racks that would work well for you. The Thule OutWay, part # TH45JV would also be a great choice. The OutWay features rubber coated straps that make installation and removal very quick and easy. Before installing a trunk-mounted bike rack, make absolutely certain that all vehicle surfaces that the rack will touch as well as the rack are completely clean and free of grit. For womens...
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How to Remove Corrosion and Road Grime from Weld Nuts to Install Hitch on 2004 Toyota Solara
As far as the hitch installation goes, a vehicle as old as yours is bound to have quite a bit of road gunk built up into the weld nuts, which can make getting the bolt started to be a bit of a challenge. Keep soaking the weld nuts with spray lubricant (we use WD-40) and using a wire brush like # DW00254. If all else fails, you can use a M10 x 1.25 tread tap to chase the threads in the weld nut. For a wiring harness, I'd recommend the # C59496. The kit includes a circuit tester that will...
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Hitch That Fits 2008 Toyota Solara
We do have a hitch that fits your 2008 Toyota Solara with the Curt part # C12110 but the # C11000 does not fit your vehicle. From the top of the receiver opening down to the ground is about 12-1/4 inches. I attached a picture that shows it's relative location with the rear bumper. I also attached an install video that shows how it installs on a 2008 Toyota Solara just like yours.
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Changing from 2” to 1 1/4” On A Bike Rack
Yes sir! All you have to do is remove the sleeve for the bike rack # Y02458 to fit in a 1-1/4 inch hitch!
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Availability of Hitch for 2007 Toyota Solara Sport Convertible
According to Curt, the Class II hitch you referenced, part # C12110 will indeed fit your 2007 Toyota Solara Convertible Sport model. If you were planning on using the hitch for towing, you will also need the following parts to complete your towing system: • Wiring harness with trailer connector, part # C59236 • Ball mount, part # C45522 • Pin and Clip # F-4 • 1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19256 • 2 inch trailer ball, part # 19258 • Locking hitch pin, part # e98879 For installation...
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Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2008 Toyota Solara
For your 2008 Toyota Solara the hitch to use for a bike rack is the Curt hitch part # C12110 which is a confirmed fit. I'd recommend finding one near you with a good reputation and letting them install it. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video...
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Compatibility of Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and 2008 Toyota Solara Convertible
Yes, the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack part # SH12G that you referenced would be an excellent choice for a bike rack for you 2008 Toyota Solara with a Curt Hitch part # C12110 installed. The Sherpa 2.0 has a distance of 11 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the platform of the rack when in the down position and 7-1/2 inches from the pin hole to the platform of the rack when folded up so it would have more than enough clearance. Because you have a Curt hitch you will also need...
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Cleaning Threaded Holes in 2006 Toyota Solara Frame to Fit Curt Trailer Hitch # C12110
This is a fairly common problem when fitting a new trailer hitch on an older vehicle. Over time, your vehicles frame, in this case your 2006 Toyota Solara, will attract dirt, salt, road grime, etc. These materials will clog up the bolt holes in your cars frame and harden, causing rust and corrosion. This is an easy fix with a wire brush such as the Deka Battery Post and Terminal Cleaner # DW00254 and spray lubricant. I have provided a link to our FAQ page on cleaning weld nuts to assist...
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Recommended Backup Camera for a 2008 Toyota Solara
I recommend using a wired backup camera on your 2008 Toyota Solara, the Hopkins Rear View Camera part # HM60195VA or Rear View Safety Backup Camera System part # RVS-778718N. The main difference is the monitor, the former has a windshield mount monitor and the latter has a rear view mirror mount monitor. The rear view mirror mount monitor takes up much less space so if you have it in the budget, this is what I recommend.
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What Parts do I need for Towing a Trailer with a 1999 Toyota Solara
Draw-Tite part # 36336 does not include the manufacturer recommended ballmount, part # 36061. The only other pieces you would need are the trailer ball, the pin and clip or lock for securing the ball mount into the receiver and the wiring harness for your 1999 Solara. You would need to hardwire your vehicle with a wiring harness using part # 119178KIT. The ball mount recommended for your hitch uses a 3/4 inch ball shank diameter hole, so you will need to select a ball with that size...
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Does Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack have Anti-Sway Cradles and Fit a 2002 Toyota Solara Convertible
Yes, the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount Item # TH910XT does have anti-sway cradles. There may have been a much older version that did not and that is why there is conflicting information. But the Passage does for a fact have anti-sway cradles. It is also a fit for your 2002 Toyota Solara Convertible. If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend adding the bike adapter bar, # 64005, in order to carry the bikes more level. I have included...
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What Size Tubing is the Yakima Rack and Roll Kickstand # Y08115 Designed to Fit
The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Kickstand, part # Y08115 is designed to fit 2x2 inch tubing. Keep in mind that the trailer that this item is designed for has 200 lb capacity, so it is not designed for heavy duty use.
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Recommended Hitch Bike Rack for a 2010 Mini Cooper S
You are right on the money with your comparison between a hanging style and platform style bike rack. However, another fallback of a hanging style bike rack is if you have any bikes with an alternative frame like most women's bikes then you will need to use an adapter bar to keep them level which will increase the overall price of your setup. The platform style bike rack will also be able to accept a much larger selection of bikes like those that weigh over 35 lbs. Therefore, I recommend...
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Recommended Hitch for a 2006 Toyota Solara Convertible
From the edge of your Solara's bumper to the hitch pin hole on the item # C12110 hitch is 5". With this in mind, I recommend the 6-1/2" long Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter item # e43YR. This will give you plenty of clearance to avoid hitting the rear of your car. The Curt Hitch item # C12110 is custom fit and bolts to your 2006 Toyota Solara convertible with included hardware. I recommend checking with the manufacturer of your bike rack to see if you can use a hitch adapter with it.
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Items Needed to Flat Tow a 2004 Toyota Solara SLE Convertible
There are 5 basic components required to flat tow your 2004 Toyota Solara SLE convertible and those are a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, light kit and a supplemental braking system. I would also recommend checking your owners manual to see if a lube pump is needed to flat tow your vehicle. The tow bar that I recommend is the Roadmaster Sterling # RM-576. This tow bar is compatible with the # 1178-3 base plates that fit your Solara, and it includes safety cables. This is a non-binding...
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How to Determine if a Hitch Mounted Bike Rack will Clear the Bumper of a 2006 Toyota Solara
To determine if you have enough clearance to install you will need to take one measurement. You will need to measure from the center of the hitch pin on your hitch out to the furthest point out on the rear of your vehicle. This will tell you what clearance is needed on a bike rack to clear the bumper on your Toyota Solara SLE. This rack has a distance of 10-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin out to the upright portion of the rack. If the distance you measure is less than that...
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Does Curt Hitch # C12110 Fit 2006 Toyota Solara Convertible
Yes, the Curt hitch part # C12110 does fit the 2006 Toyota Solara convertible as we had the chance to install it on one and it fit and worked great.
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Will the Thule Passage 2 Bike Rack # TH910XT Fit on a 2001 Toyota Solara
Yes, the Thule Passage 2 Bike Rack, # TH910XT, will fit on your 2001 Toyota Solara. There are no additional items that you need to purchase to begin using this bike rack. A few accessories that you may be interested in are the Thule Adapter, # TH982XT, and the Softride Soft Velcro Tie Downs, # SR54FR. Some womens, childrens and alternative bike frames can be difficult to mount on bike racks and the Thule Adapter will allow you to mount these bikes easily and safely. The Softride Velcro...
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Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2005 Toyota Solara Convertible
I spoke with my contact at Thule and she stated that you can add a 2 bike trunk mount bike rack to your 2005 Toyota Solara. That does include the Thule Passage 2, # TH910XT, that you have referenced. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video review of this bike rack for you. The bike rack I recommend is the Thule OutWay, # TH45JV. This is one of Thules newest bike racks. What makes this rack stand out among other racks is the 2 rubber coated straps it...
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Fitting Adapter for Transmission Cooler to Go From 5/16 inch Hose to 11/32 inch
Since you have 5/16 inch lines and the hose that comes with the kit is 11/32 the fitting you need is the part # D13031 which is designed just for this. The cooler can install vertically or horizontally too. Either way will work just as fine.
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