To add brakes to the Timbren Axle Less 2,200 lb kit part # ASR1THDS01 you'd want the hub part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K and then for brake assemblies the part # 23-468-469 for a set of self adjusting brakes. You'd need to make sure the wheels you go with have a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. view full answer...
My very favorite trunk mounted bike rack of all time is the OutWay, part # TH45JV for the 2 bike or # TH56BV for the 3 bike version. The OutWay is extremely easy to use. Instead of needing to fumble around with 6 straps and buckles like other trunk mount racks, the OutWay uses 2 rubber-coated straps that allow the bike rack to be installed or removed in seconds. The rack uses the OneKey system to secure the rack to the vehicle and the rack and the bike to the rack. The rack isn't inexpensive,... view full answer...
For your 2010 Toyota Matrix I have a solution for you, but a rack from a 2014 Corolla would not be it.
The best priced system that would work great is the Inno part # INXB85-2, # INXS200, and # INK244 which is a confirmed fit. This will give you an OEM looking roof rack as the bars of the system do not extend past the feet. view full answer...
First, where the car was built is not as important as what market the car was built for. If it was built for the U.S. market, it does not matter if it was made in Canada, Mexico, or Japan. You have probably noticed that many cars for any given year come out about a year early, so it is not unusual to see a model year 2009 car with a build date of 2008.
A Class II hitch is going to be the better option and out of the 2 Class II hitches, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch # 12228 because... view full answer...
The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2006 Toyota Matrix is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24812. This hitch offers an easy bolt-on install with no cutting or drilling required. It has a 1-1/4" opening which will work great for towing or hitch mounted accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers.
In order to tow you'll also need a trailer wiring harness, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118386 is a plug-in fit. view full answer...
Yes, if both of your bikes have alternative style frames without a horizontal top tube you will need a quantity of 2 of the bike frame adapter bars # UB01. view full answer...
To carry more than 2 bikes with your 2003 Toyota Matrix you will need to upgrade your hitch to a Class II hitch like the Curt Hitch part # C12013. Class I hitches are limited to only carrying 2 bikes, any more than that and the location of the additional bikes would cause excessive leverage on the hitch and could potentially damage it.
The Swagman Original 4 Bike rack part # S64400 would not work for you as it is designed for 2 inch hitches. The Thule Hitching Post part # TH934XTR would... view full answer...
I have a great solution for you that won't require you to mess with any air lines and will install very easily.
The easiest system to set up and use is the Blue Ox Patriot # BLU37TR, that applies the vehicle brakes in proportion to how much the tow vehicle is braking. This is the safest way to stop and it reduces wear and tear on both vehicles.
I attached an install video that shows how it would install in a similar vehicle plus a help article on tow bar braking options as well. view full answer...
Since the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer, # Y08107, can draw a total of 8.7 amps with every light bulb turned on, the best option would be to install the Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness, # C59496, on your 2005 Toyota Matrix. This harness powers the trailer's lights directly from the tow vehicle's battery so the draw on your vehicle's taillight circuit is virtually eliminated. The maximum rating for this harness is 4.2 amps per circuit for stop/turn and 7.5 amps for taillights.
Another... view full answer...
The Rola Sport Series Roof Rack 59721 does not include any hardware for mounting a kayak carrier other than the crossbars for mounting a kayak carrier on. It does include all hardware necessary to install the roof rack on your 2009 Toyota Matrix.
If you were interested in carrying two kayaks on this roof rack, then I would recommend taking a look at The Stacker by Thule, # TH830. This kayak carrier has the ability to carry up to 4 kayaks and mounts directly to the crossbars from the Rola... view full answer...
I do have an option for you but the highest rated bike rack we offer for a 1-1/4" trailer hitch is 66 lbs, with the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes part # Y96FR. That said, you should be able to remove the battery from the bike and place it in the hatch to get down or close to this capacity but it's really your only option for this hitch size. The OnRamp is a great option nonetheless, it has locks for security and ramps for easy loading. view full answer...
Exhaust heat shields that are at the rear of a vehicles exhaust system would not get hot enough to melt wire or be an issue. Your 4-way wiring contacting the heat shield there would not be an issue. view full answer...
It sounds like your 2007 Toyota Matrix does not have the OEM fixed mounting points for installing the Rola roof rack 59721. If the roof did have the fixed points there would be covers in the strip you mentioned that could be removed.
Instead you would want the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK062 which has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and do not use the fixed points. This rack clamps to the door frame instead. view full answer...
Almost all roof mounted cargo baskets use similar mounting hardware, so they will all involve the same amount of difficulty when it comes to installing and removing. I recommend looking into a lightweight basket if you plan on installing and removing the basket frequently.
One cargo box I recommend looking at is the Rhino-Rack Cargo Basket, # RMCB. This basket weighs 31 lbs and the mounting hardware is easy to adjust so you do not have to change the position of your crossbars each time... view full answer...
The Custom DK Clamps # DK062 that you referenced is the correct fit kit for your 2006 Toyota Matrix.
For the remaining components you will need bar set # RRVA126B-2 and leg kit, # RRRLKVA. view full answer...
The best bet for your 2005 Toyota Matrix is to go with a clamp-style system like the excellent Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack. This system consists of # RRVA126B-2 for the two 49 inch Vortex Aero Crossbars, # RRRLKVA for the 2500 Series Legs, and # DK062 for the Custom Fit Kit. This is a really nice kit that will provide you with an aerodynamic, quiet roof rack with a weight capacity of 165 pounds.
The legs # RRRLKVA claim they can use fixed mounting points so that may be an option, but... view full answer...
If you want to go with a Class II hitch for your 2013 Toyota Matrix you can use # C12228. A Class II hitch still has a 1-1/4 inch receiver though so if you have a bike rack with a 2 inch shank that you wanted to use you would still need an adapter. But with a Class II hitch you can carry more than 2 bikes.
If you need to carry more than 2 bikes I recommend going with the Curt hitch listed above and a Class II compatible bike rack such as the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR. This bike... view full answer...
The easiest way to carry a bike rack while towing a trailer is with the bunk trailer adapter part # CC-275 which attaches to the a-frame rails of the trailer and provides you with a way to carry the bike rack above the frame. Since your Matrix hitch will have a lower capacity you will need to be aware of the additional weigh of the rack and bikes in regards to the towing capacities for the vehicle.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule... view full answer...
The reason the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12228 is not listed as a confirmed fit on your 2007 Toyota Matrix XR is because it was designed to fit the 2009-2013 Matrix.
For your 2007 Matrix XR you will need to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12013 which is the only confirmed fit for your vehicle made by Curt, and as you can see in the picture I included, it will install very close to the rear bumper to give you plenty of ground clearance.
You will need to use the Stabilizing... view full answer...
In order to install an enclosed cargo box you will first need to have a roof rack on your Matrix. All roof racks for your Matrix can be seen on the link provided. A great low-noise option from Thule is their WingBar Rapid Traverse System consisting of parts # TH711220, # TH480R and # THKIT1512. I've linked an installation video for you.
With a rack like this in place you can select a cargo box. A great option is the Thule Force XT # TH6357B which can handle skis up to 68-7/8-inches long.
If... view full answer...
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