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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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  • 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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  • Is Trimming of Fascia Needed to Install Trailer Hitch in 2007 Lexus ES350?
  • I took a look at the installation instructions for both the Curt # C12343 hitch and the Draw-Tite # 36416 hitch to see if any fascia would need to be trimmed, and the Curt mentions that it may require fascia trimming. However, the Draw-Tite # 36416 will not, as you can see in the installation video I've linked showing the Draw-Tite being installed on a 2008 ES 350, which will be the same as on your '07 model.
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  • Bicycle Hitch Needed for a 2011 Lexus ES350 and Bike Rack Recommendation
  • At this time the only hitch we have available for the 2011 Lexus ES350, is the Curt Class II Receiver Hitch, item # 12343. Minor trimming of the underbody trim panel is required, but will not be visible once the hitch is installed unless viewed from the underside of the vehicle. If you need a bike rack, I would recommend the Swagman XTC-2, item # S64670. This platform style rack makes loading and unloading the bikes simple and the ratcheting hooks make securing the bikes to the rack quick...
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  • Why Is It Recommended To Wipe Off the Trunk of a Vehicle Before Installing Trunk Mounted Bike Rack
  • If you had a ThuleOutWay 2 Bike Carrier # TH45JV and the trunk and the bike rack were clean you would not see any scratches on the paint of your 2011 Lexus ES350. Wiping down the trunk is recommended just as a precaution so that the vehicles will be less likely to get scratched. I checked with Thule and the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Carrier # TH45JV that you referenced will work on your vehicle, I attached installation instructions and a review video for this product for you to check out also. The...
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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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  • Wire Color Function of Ultra-Fab Deluxe Electric Landing Gear
  • Sure thing! The Ultra-Fab Deluxe landing gear, part # UF17-943010, wiring is actually pretty straightforward once you know which wire is which by color. The switches and the motors both have red and black wires. Those need to be connected to each other matching the colors. Then the white wires from the switches go to the positive battery post through the fuse holder and the green wires need to be grounded to a good ground location or the negative battery post. Check out the picture I attached...
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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 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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  • Is the Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack Easy To Remove
  • The Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack part # SA4412B only weighs 22-1/2 lbs so it will be very easy to take on and off the vehicle. In order to do this you simply need to unscrew the anti-rattle hitch bolt from the shank and trailer hitch. Then, the bike rack can be put up for storage. If you like, you can leave the bike rack installed on the vehicle but keep in mind it does not fold up. Please note, the Saris Freedom does not come with locks but you can add them for the bike rack with...
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