2004 Subaru Legacy Outback Trailer Hitch with 2 Inch Receiver Opening
Question:
Im looking for a 2-inch hitch to carry a bike rack that I already have from another vehicle. Is there a way I can do this? Thanks.
asked by: Christopher R
Expert Reply:
There is no Class III receiver hitch available for the 2004 Subaru Legacy. We do have an adapter that will fit the class II 1-1/4 inch receiver hitch, # 80303 that would allow you to use a 2 inch accessory in your class II receiver.
When using an adapter, you must take into account that your tongue weight will be reduced by 50 percent so the weight of your bikes and rack could not exceed 100 or 125 pounds, depending on which hitch you purchase. I have linked below to the hitches we carry for the 2004 Subaru Legacy. The Curt Class II, C12270 has the highest tongue weight rating at 350 pounds (without an adapter) and would be my recommendation.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver (Class II Only)
- Hitch Adapters
- Hitch Expander
- Bike Racks
- Cargo Carriers
- Hitch Mounted Accessories
- 6 Inch Extension
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1-1/4 Inch to 2 Inch
- Tow Ready
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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Draw Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 5/8" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop - 9-3/4" Long - 3.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 1 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Steve S.
5/27/2024
Hi, Just to clarify, you say that the weight of rack and bikes could not exceed 100 or 125lbs... But in the case if the Curt 12270, it would be 350/2 = 175lbs, correct? Thanks, Steve S.