Expert Answers about Buick LaCrosse

How Much Heat Shield Trimming is Require to Install Hitch C12115 on a 2010 Buick LaCrosse
For the Curt Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C12115, there is no heat shield trimming. But you will need to trim a small section of the fascia on each side of the vehicle. Take a look at the instructions linked to the right for more details.
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Will Installing a Transmission Cooler On A 2006 Buick LaCrosse Increase Towing Capacity
The addition of a transmission cooler will absolutely help while towing with your 2006 Buick LaCrosse to both increase performance and prolong the life of your vehicle's transmission. That said, it will not increase your towing capacity in the eyes of the manufacturer. However, the factory warranty on your LaCrosse has most likely already expired so I recommend you just use your best judgement when it comes to your towing capacity after adding supplements such as a transmission cooler....
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Will Thule T2 Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack # TH917XTR Fit On a 2012 Buick LaCrosse
The Thule T2 Platform-Style 2 Bike Rack, part # TH9045, will fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver. If you have a hitch on your 2012 Buick LaCrosse it should be a 1-1/4 inch size because that it is the only size that is made for that vehicle. You might want to measure the inside of the hitch receiver to make sure it is 1-1/4 inches wide. To determine if the Thule # TH9045 bike rack will work on your vehicle you will need to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole on the hitch out to the...
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Recommended Parts to Tow a Small Trailer with a 2009 Buick LaCrosse
We have everything that you need to get towing with your 2009 Buick LaCrosse. For a trailer hitch I recommend the 1-1/4" Class II Curt # C12239 because we have found the Curt trailer hitches typically have better welds and a thicker powder coat than other options. This contributes to a longer lifespan of the trailer hitch which in turn raises the quality of the hitch. Since you're needing to tow a smaller trailer you'll also need wiring to activate the trailer lights and for that I recommend...
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Towing Mirror Recommendation for 2015 Buick LaCrosse
We do have universal style tow mirrors that fit your 2015 Buick LaCrosse. I checked out pictures of your vehicle and our universal style mirrors like the part # 11953 would fit and work really well. I attached a picture that we got from a customer that shows this mirror installed on a smaller vehicle mirror like yours. I really like this mirror specifically since it has dual mirror pieces so you can really tailor the viewing angle behind you plus it's very stable. Check out the install...
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Are Cable Zip Ties Required To Secure Curt Auxiliary LED Indicator Lights # C53201 To a Bike Rack?
The 3M adhesive backing on the Curt Auxiliary LED Indicator Lights # C53201 is a very strong adhesive that will last for a long time. It is important to have a smooth clean surface to attach the lights, otherwise they may not stay attached. While you will not need Cable Ties # DW05727-25 to hold the lights themselves in place they should be used to secure the wiring and prevent it from getting caught on part of your bikes when loading and unloading,
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Can a Harmar AL160 Scooter Lift be Carried by a 2011 Buick LaCrosse
I checked up on the Harmar AL160 scooter lift. It is pretty sweet. According to the specs the hitch height range is 5 to 18 inches. The trailer hitches for your 2011 Buick LaCrosse will be within that range so you would not have to change anything using that lift with a trailer hitch.
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Will the Draw-Tite # 36374 Fit a 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS with Dual Exhaust
The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36374 that you referenced is listed to fit all models of the 2006 Buick LaCrosse. We haven't had a chance to test fit this on a LaCrosse with dual exhaust but since the trailer hitch is symmetrical, if the exhaust looks the same on both sides then it will fit no problem! Attached are the installation instructions and a video on a 2009 LaCrosse for you to check out. If you let me know what you will be using this trailer hitch for I can make additional...
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Does HTAD Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter HTAD Have Solid or Hollow Shank
The 1-1/4-inch shank of the Brophy Trailer Hitch Receiver Adapter # HTAD is solid, not hollow, so it will not work with an anti-rattle device like # SHP2082. All 1-1/4-inch to 2-inch hitch adapters have a solid shank for strength. With this adapter you can use a standard hitch pin like # PC2 or a lock like # 5200. Any hitch adapter will cause you to lose half of your hitch receiver's rated capacity so be sure to check that the weight of the installed accessory does not exceed this reduced...
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Hitch Recommendation for a 2011 Buick Lacrosse CXL and CXS
Actually both the Draw Tite Hitch # 36538 and the Hidden Hitch part # 90242 (no longer available) that you referenced are made by the same company so they are basically identical. Either would work great for you. The Harmar AL160 is a scooter carrier, if the one you are looking at is confirmed to fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch it should work with either hitch previously mentioned. The weight of the carrier plus your scooter could not exceed 300 lbs otherwise it would be too heavy for either hitch.
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Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2015 Buick Lacrosse FWD
The Draw-Tite Class II # 36538 or Curt # C12115 are a custom fit for your 2015 Buick Lacrosse FWD. The specific Draw-Tite hitch receiver you referenced will not fit your 2015 Buick Lacrosse FWD. With either option, if you will be towing a trailer you will additionally need a ball mount. I recommend # 36061 which comes with the pin and clip. You will still need a hitch ball like # 19258 for a 2 inch coupler or # 19257 for a 1-7/8 inch coupler. Then the wiring you will need for your hitch...
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Can A Class III Ball Mount Be Used On a Class II Hitch
If you're asking whether or not a 2" Reese ball mount can be used with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12115, then the answer is no because this hitch only has an 1 1/4" receiver. Without swapping the hitch out with a 2" hitch you'd have to use a hitch expander like the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # HTAD, but using this expander will cut the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50% which would make the hitch pretty much useless. Your best bet is to just use...
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Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2007 Buick LaCrosse
Yes, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 36374 is a confirmed fit for all models of the 2007 Buick LaCrosse. This is a Class II trailer hitch with a gross trailer weight capacity of 3,500 pounds, and a tongue weight capacity of 350 pounds. I have included a link to the installation details and a video showing a typical installation for you to view. If you plan to do some towing the recommended ball mount is # 36061. For a ball, use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2 inch diameter)....
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Should Front Fascia on 2011 Buick LaCrosse be Removed to ReTorque Bumper Bracket Hardware
If the part of your 2011 Buick LaCrosse that your Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1515 installs on keeps coming loose, I definitely recommend taking off the front fascia and torquing them down. Any loose hardware that is involved in a towing application, like flat towing, should always be torqued to specs. If you have difficulty reaching these bolts then it is worth taking your vehicle to the shop and have them take a look as opposed to driving down the highway and some damage happen to your...
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Installation of Primus IQ Brake Controller Causes Traction Control Fault on a 2006 Buick LaCrosse
There are some vehicles that have this or a similar issue called a low-side switching system and you cannot tap into the brake switch wiring when installing a brake controller because of it. If you do not have a wire on the brake switch that shows 12 volts of power only when the brake pedal is pressed then you will need to get a dedicated brake light signal elsewhere. Typical places are: The CHMSL fuse, if it is the only function on the fuse. Use the owners manual to find its location. A...
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Measurements of WeatherTech Front Floor Mats # WT452681 for 2010 Buick LaCrosse
I contacted the team at Weather Tech to obtain the actual dimensions of the tan front floor liners for your 2010 Buick LaCrosse, part # WT452681. Driver-side liner measures 22.10 inches wide x 25.39 inches long at the widest and longest points. Passenger-side liner measures 22.08 inches wide x 25.39 inches long at the widest and longest points. Since the mats are molded to precisely follow the interior contours of your LaCrosse, the measured dimensions will vary slightly depending on...
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Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2006 Buick LaCrosse
The Curt wiring harness part # C56340 is the correct wiring harness for your 2006 Buick LaCrosse. However, it does not have any circuit protection built into it. This is a custom harness designed to install easily on your vehicle, but it does not have circuit protection. Curt tested your vehicle and determined that circuit protections wasn't necessary. If you wanted a harness with circuit protection you would want the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # 119178KIT. This is a hardwire...
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Will My Bike Rack Wobble Less if I Buy a Rack that is Made Only for My 1-1/4 Hitch and not a Combo?
If you have a hitch-mounted bike rack like the Curt 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # C18085 with a 2-inch sleeve, it will not make any noticeable difference as far as wobble if you get a hitch specially designed to only fit your 1-1/4 inch hitch (without the adapter sleeve). One of the great features of the Curt 2 rack is that it comes with a anti-wobble hitch pin that reduces movement and noise in the hitch. This hitch pin offers extra support to your hitch when installed in your...
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Recommended Blue Ox Tow Bar for Use with 2011 Buick LaCrosse
The most popular Blue Ox tow bar among owners of the Buick Lacrosse is their Alpha, part # BX7380. This will work great with their base plate kit # BX1515. This bar offers a 6500-lb capacity (which gives you a nice safety margin) and it includes the legally-required safety cables which are one of the other components required for safe flat towing. Each of the components needed to flat tow is outlined in the linked overview article. Two additional articles on braking systems and high/low...
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Roof Rack for 2013 Buick Lacrosse to Carry 4 Rhino Rack Hybrid Bike Racks
When installing multiple roof bike racks like the Rhino Rack Hybrid Roof Bike Rack part # RRRBC050-FB what you will want to do is offset the direction of each bike to maximize bar space but it's not the racks that will be the limiting factor and instead is the bikes dimensions. With that said the 49 inch crossbar Rhino Rack roof rack that fits your 2013 Buick LaCrosse part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK225 would be long enough to fit 4 bikes and would work great.
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