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  • Torque Wrench Rating for Installing Trailer Hitch on 2018 Subaru Outback
  • To install the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76227 on your 2018 Subaru Outback you only need a torque wrench capable of more than 50 ft. lbs, which is going to be most of them. I recommend getting one that has a wider range for other purposes as well. I have added a link to the written instructions which as well which has the specific torque values for the hitch. I have also added a link to a video install for you to check out.
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  • Help Installing Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness # 118461 on 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • I checked your order notes and it looks like you bought the Tekonsha trailer wiring harness part # 118461 for your 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon. The easiest way for me to show you how it installs is to have you check out the install video link I attached for this harness on a Subaru Outback that is the same generation as yours.
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  • How to Determine Correct Ball Mount Rise/Drop for Towing with a 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • To choose the correct rise/drop for a ball mount you'll first want to park both your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon and your single jetski trailer on level ground and then take some measurements. For your Outback Wagon you want to measure from the ground to the top inside of the hitch receiver, and then for your trailer you want to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. If your hitch is higher then you need a drop but if your trailer is higher you need a rise. Simply subtract...
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  • Does Furrion 2-in-1 Range Oven FSRE21SABL Have Thermostatic Controls
  • The Furrion 2-in-1 Range Oven # FSRE21SABL that you referenced does feature a control knob for each of the 3 burners that let you control the heat/flame level. The oven itself does also have its own knob that can be turned to a specific temperature setting (see attached image). I have attached a short video demonstration on the oven that you can check out as well.
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  • Trailer Wiring Connection Point for a 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon LL Bean Edition
  • The connection point for trailer wiring on a 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon is usually located behind the paneling on the passenger side, directly below the tail light. I have included a video and the installation details for a similar harness that also fits your vehicle (# 118461). It can also be located on the drivers side, behind the side panel a few feet toward the front of the vehicle. The connector itself is sometimes located behind the wiring harness, so it is difficult to see. You can...
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  • Can Hatch of 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon be Opened With Yakima FullBack Attached
  • Due to the way the trunk-mounted bike racks such as the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 attach you cannot open the hatch of a vehicle such as your 2018 Subaru Outback with the rack mounted; doing so could damage the vehicle or the rack, particularly because the weight of the rack could make the hatch unexpectedly close after you have it up so you definitely need to remove it prior to opening your Subaru's hatch. If you want to open your hatch with a bike rack on you will need to use a trailer...
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  • Installation of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75673 on a 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon
  • First, since the vehicle was in an accident, the installer will need to make sure the frame has not been damaged before installing the hitch. They will most likely do this any way but just make sure that they do. The hitch cannot be installed and used if the frame is damaged at all. Drilling that hole instead of trimming the heat shield has not been the tested method of installation so I would say it is better to follow the manufacturer hitch instructions. Drilling a hole could work but...
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  • What Hitch Is Easiest To Install On A 2024 Subaru Outback?
  • The easiest hitch to install on a 2024 Subaru Outback is going to the Draw-Tite Class 3 Hitch # DT73RR. It will be a no-drill install. You will need to temporarily lower the exhaust, and trim a small portion of the heat shield. The other hitches we offer for your vehicle require full removal of the rear bumper, whereas the Draw-Tite hitch does not. This will make for a much easier, faster install. I have linked our install video below if you want to take a look.
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  • What Size Crossbars DoesThe Replacenet U-Bolt for The Thule Canyon Fit?
  • The Replacement U-Bolt for Thule Canyon and Thule Trail Roof Cargo Basket # TH84FW measures 50 mm (2")tall and 90 mm (3-5/8") wide, and can accommodate crossbars that has a maximum height of 31.25mm (1.23") or a minimum height of 21.25mm (.84"), so as long as your crossbars are within these parameters you'll have no issues. Attached is a diagram showing these measurements for you to check out.
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  • Is There Aftermarket Roof Rack For 2022 Subaru Outback With Factory Crossbars?
  • Great question! If you have a 2022 Subaru Outback Limited with the stowable crossbars, you will still need an aftermarket fit kit for most crossbars, or you can eliminate the various parts/kits and just go with the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Silver # MPG216. This setup has a weight capacity of 165lbs, but you will want to check the owner's manual to your vehicle and verify the roof weight limit. I attached a demonstration video...
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  • Can the Hitch Pin on the Yakima OnRamp be Inserted from the Left Side Instead of the Right?
  • Yes! I confirmed with my tech at Yakima that you will be able to adjust the rack to thread the anti-rattle hitch pin from the left side on the Yakima OnRamp # Y36FR. Inside of the tongue, there is a plastic nut with an insert. It will have to be flipped around in order to thread the pin in from the left side. This is really easy to do and can be done without any tools.
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  • How Does Replacement Speed-Link Mounting Bracket # 7521476001 Install
  • I attached the install instructions for the # 7521476001 that you referenced that I took from the now discontinued bike rack this fit.
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  • Can Yakima Ridgeback Y02458 Bike Cradle Spacing on Rack Arms Be Adjusted
  • The bike cradles on the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack # Y02458 are held in place by a bottom set screw. So, while the cradles can be angled about 20 degrees (to adjust their angle and better conform to your bike) or removed (to allow them to be replaced if they should ever wear out), they cannot be adjusted front to back. The spacing between the cradles is set at 5.5" center to center. Yakima does offer a bike rack with cradles that are specifically designed so they can easily be adjusted,...
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  • How to Mount a Hopkins 4-Pole to 7-Pole Adapter to 2022 Subaru Outback
  • They did a really great job hiding the hitch receiver on your 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon. I looked at installation pictures and videos and you are correct there does not look to be a suitable mounting point for drilling into metal without removing trim pieces or cutting into them. I recommend using a mounting bracket to install your Hopkins 4 way to 7 pole adapter item # 37185. The Curt Easy Mount Bracket item # C58000 attaches directly to your 2" trailer hitch to make mounting your trailer...
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  • Does Thule Interstate Roof Cargo Bag Fit 2020 Subaru Outback
  • Yes, I checked with Thule just now and the Thule Interstate # TH869 is a confirmed fit for your 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon's factory roof rack.
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  • How To Mount A Pollak 6-Pole Trailer Wiring Socket On A 2019 Subaru Outback
  • If you're trying to attach the Pollak 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket # PK11609 to the back of the Subaru for towing a trailer and there isn't a big enough cutout in the paneling to accommodate the socket then you'll need to get some brackets to mount it to the hitch. You can use a no-drill bracket # 18136 to connect to the hitch and then 6-pole bracket # PK11771 off of it for the # PK11609 to mount to.
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  • Does etrailer Hitch for 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon Come with Fishwire
  • The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e25TR which is a fit for a 2020 Subaru Outback Wagon does not come with fishwire but we do offer the Curt Fish Wire Bolt Leader part # C58410 which will assist you with your installation. I have attached an install video I did below as well.
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  • Do I Have To Remove The Bumper To Install The Eco Hitch EH34FR On A 2023 Outback?
  • You are correct in that the rear bumper will need to be completely removed to install the Eco Hitch # EH34FR on a 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon. While I do not consider this an "easy" step, it can certainly be done. I recommend getting a trim tool kit like # PT73HJ. This should make the job easier and will help prevent damage to the paint or finish. I have linked our install video below if you want to take a closer look at the process. That said, if you are not comfortable doing that kind...
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  • Will U-Bolt Threads of Mounting Bracket of Rola Cargo Basket TH859XT Stick Through Mounting Knob
  • When the Thule Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # TH859XT is clamped to a roof rack crossbar the u-bolt threads would not be at risk of tearing a cargo bag. After the basket is securely attached, there is a cover over that hardware that is securely locked into place with a plastic core or the optional metal locking cores in the part # TH450400 .
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  • Installation of Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness 118467 on a 2017 Subaru Outback
  • I have included a link to a video below that shows trailer wiring harness # 118467 being installed on a 2017 Subaru Outback. The video shows you where to plug in the harness. The tool our installer uses to remove trim panels is the appropriately named trim panel remover tool # ALL648544. We also have a set with multiple tools, # PT73HJ, you can use to safely remove panels.
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