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  • Can A Hitch Be Installed On A 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
  • Yes it can. The correct hitch for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT74MR. We have checked with the manufacturer and confirmed that this will indeed fit the hybrid model.
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  • Compatibility of Yakima Roof Rack System with Dual Sun Roof on 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  • According to our friends at Yakima, they offer a roof rack system compatible with your vehicle that can be constructed using the following parts: Round 58 inch CrossBars, part # Y00409 BaseLine Towers, part # Y28TR Round Bar SL Adapter, part # Y03536 BaseClip Fit Kit, part # Y06144 BaseClip Fit Kit, part # Y06153 The towers will sit just above the doors, and will be located to the outside of the roof edge molding. Therefore, they will come into contact with the metal portion of the roof,...
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  • Roof Cargo Bag Recommendation For 2004 Hyundai Sonata With Naked Roof
  • You will want to check the owner's manual or with your dealership to find out what the roof weight capacity of your 2004 Hyundai Sonata is. You will not want to exceed the maximum roof weight capacity. For a cargo bag I recommend the Rightline Gear Roof Cargo Carrier, part # RL100S20. This cargo bag is made of waterproof material, has 15 cu ft of room and features straps that will run through the Sonata's interior and around the carrier. If you want to secure the bag to the rain gutters...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Bike Rack to Carry e-Bike W/ 2017 Hyundai Ioniq
  • There is a trailer hitch available for your 2017 Hyundai Ioniq as long it is not the Electric model, but the trailer hitch for a Hyundai Sonata will not fit due to differences in the vehicle attachment points. If you have an electric model there is not a trailer hitch receiver currently available, so you will need to use a different vehicle to transport your e-Bike. You will need the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11486 which has a 200lb tongue weight rating so it will be able to carry...
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  • Trailer Hitch for 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited for Fitting Bike Rack
  • The Draw Tite Hitch part # DT74MR that you referenced is a fit for your 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. With just this hitch you'd have everything needed to install a bike rack like our very popular Hollywood Racks Trail Rider # HR200Z that fits this hitch.
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  • Compatible Roof Rack for 2013 Hyundai Sonata w/ Glass Roof Option
  • The Thule SquareBar Roof Rack, which would consist of the parts listed below will be compatible with the glass roof on your Sonata. 58 Inch Load Bar, part # TH712400 Rapid Traverse Foot Pack, part # TH480R Vehicle Specific Fit Kit, part # THKIT1577 I've confirmed the fit with Thule. Rhino Rack tells me that none of their roof rack options are compatible with glass-roofed Sonata models. I've linked you to some FAQ articles about roof racks and various available accessories.
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for Carrying Bike with Fenders
  • Bikes with fenders also typically have frames that are at least a little unique too so fitting them to a bike rack can be interesting but we have it covered pretty easily. A really great option is the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT Part # TH92BJ. This grabs the bike by the frame with it's unique clamp setup that allows it to essentially fit any frame style so it's a really great option for a bike with fenders like yours.
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  • Does Draw-Tite Class I 24965 Replace Factory Heat Shield When Installed on 2013 Hyundai Sonata
  • You're exactly correct. Once the # 24965 hitch is installed, it will act as the heat shield protecting the gas tank from the heat given off by the exhaust system. You needn't worry about the portion of the shield that's trimmed away, the hitch is constructed of much heavier and thicker metal than the very thin metal the heat shield is constructed of. If you'll be using the hitch for light duty towing, you'll need a few other items to complete your towing system. For a trailer wring harness,...
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  • Recommended Replacement Steps For Forest River Wildwood Travel Trailer
  • You will need to take a couple of quick measurements to see if the replacement steps we offer will work on your Forest River Trailer. One of the 2-step pull-out steps we offer is the Flexco Manual Pull-Out Steps, part # SMFP-2100. This has a retracted height of 9 inches and is designed to be mounted in a space that measures 27-5/8 inches wide x 12 inches deep. The steps are 24 inches wide. Per Lippert, the 2-step Lippert # LC432682 step will fit in the space that the single step was installed....
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  • What Length Thule Crossbars Fit on a 2015 Hyundai Sonata
  • Actually the correct Thule SquareBars for your 2015 Hyundai Sonata are the 53 inch bars, part # TH712400. Thule redesigned their roof racks so these are what you need. They still work with the same # TH480R feet and # THKIT1818 fit kit.
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  • Thule OutWay Platform TH65JV fit on 2013 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Nissan Quest
  • Honestly I do not recommend the Thule OutWay # TH65JV just because of the weight and damage it has caused other vehicles. Especially on a brand new vehicle such as your 2013 Hyundai Sonata. Thule makes excellent racks, but this one was not executed well. Some people have used this rack without problems but I never feel safe recommending it just because of that risk. For a much better Thule trunk mounted bike rack that will work on both vehicles and work very well check out the Thule OutWay...
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  • Is the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System a Good Choice for a Motorcycle Trailer
  • The Timbren suspension system, like # A20RS440, is designed to be toe-in when there is no load on it. So when the load is placed on it it will push the tire out so that it is riding straight on the ground. Provided the trailer is not overloaded and the tires are trailer tires and inflated to the maximum psi as indicated on the tire, then you should not see excessive wear and get more than just a few thousand miles out of a set. A regular axle has a bow in it. That bow should be pointed...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for a 2015 Hyundai Sonata with Panoramic Roof
  • The roof rack that I recommend using on your 2015 Hyundai Sonata with the panoramic roof is the Yakima JetStream roof rack. This consists of the 60" JetStream Bars # Y00426, along with the BaseLine Towers # Y28TR, and the BaseClip Fit Kits # Y06137 and # Y06127. If you would like to add locks to this then you also need part # Y07204. I spoke with my contact at Yakima and he said that right at where the roof rack bars sit you will have about 4" - 4-1/2" and then in the middle of the roof...
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  • Bike Rack to Carry 45 lb Bike with a 2015 Hyundai Sonata
  • The only way you can carry a 45 lb bike with your 2015 Hyundai Sonata is to use a hitch mounted bike rack since all of our trunk racks can't accommodate a bike that weighs that much. You would need to have a hitch installed like the Draw Tite part # 24965 and then you could use the T2 bike rack part # TH9045 which has the capacity for your bike and would work well. This is one of the nicest bike racks on the market and one of the few with the needed capacity.
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  • Curt Hitch Fit Tips for 2013 Hyundai Sonata with Dual Exhaust
  • We do not have install videos for trailer hitches on a 2013 Hyundai Sonata with dual exhaust, but from previous customers we do know that the exhaust will need to be dropped to complete the install. We had a customer write a lengthy review on installing the Curt Hitch part # C11025 on a similar dual exhaust Sonata which I attached for you to check out.
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  • Will the Thule OutWay 3 Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit my 2012 Hyundai Sonata
  • Yes, the Thule OutWay 3 # TH56BV is confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Hyundai Sonata. I have provided a link to all the 3 bike bike racks that are confirmed as a fit for your Sonata if you would like to consider other options. If you happen to be carrying bikes that do not have a horizontal cross tube like most men's bikes do, you may want to consider using a an adapter bar like the Thule # TH982XT. This will allow non-traditional bike frames like a woman's or child's bike to be loaded...
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  • Cartridge Heater Location 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4 4 Cylinder
  • The Kat's Heaters Custom Fit Engine Block Heater part # KH11812 is designed to fit your 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS with the 2.4L. The block heater will be installed on the front left side or front driver's side of the engine in a cavity already present. There is no need to remove any freeze plugs.
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  • Can 2011 Hyundai Sonata be Flat Towed behind RV
  • If your 2011 Hyundai Sonata has a manual transmission you can flat tow it with all 4 wheels on the ground but if you have an automatic transmission you'd have to use a tow dolly like the part # RM-2050-1. If you have a manual transmission the base plate kit you'd want is the part # 521631-1 which is a confirmed fit. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible...
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  • Can 2009 Hyundai Sonata with 5-Speed Manual Transmission Be Flat Towed and Parts Needed
  • Since your 2009 Hyundai Sonata features a manual transmission, it can be flat towed. According to the online version of the owner's manual, when towing with all four wheels on the ground, the ignition key should be placed in the "ACC" position and the trans-axle in "N" (Neutral). Now, let's go over the 5 main components that are needed to safely flat tow your vehicle: Tow bar - link between your RV and your Sonata Base plate kit - custom made to install on the frond end of your Sonata...
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  • Recommended Trunk-Mount 2-Bike Carrier for 2014 Hyundai Sonata
  • On the page I linked for you we show all confirmed trunk-mount bike rack fits for your 2014 Hyundai Sonata. These confirmed fits include specific Saris racks as well as products from Thule, Yakima and other prominent brands. Since I see that you were looking primarily at 2-bike carriers we'll focus on those. I reviewed photos of your 2014 Hyundai Sonata and indeed the bumper cover's smooth design leaves not a lot of room for the base of a trunk-mount rack. For this reason I suggest a Thule...
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