Curt Trailer Hitch is Very Close to Ground on a 2015 Lexus IS 350 F-Sport

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Hello, I had a Curt C11389 installed on a Lexus IS 350 2015 F-Sport. The hitch is so low that sometime the hitch hit the ground when I exit an entrance. I checked the installation when the car was on lift at my dealer and the hitch seems to be installed as documented in the Curt document. I saw a Lexus IS 350 pre-2014 with a Curt hitch a the hitch was about 1/2 inch lower than the bumper. What do you think about my installation? See pictures.

asked by: Michel D

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Your picture seems to show that the Curt trailer hitch # C11389 is installed correctly on your 2015 Lexus IS 350. Based on the design of the vehicle there isn't a way to make the hitch much higher without making some modifications to the vehicle. You will need to make sure that the muffler hanging brackets are attached to the bottoms of the hitch mounting brackets and not sandwiched between the hitch and vehicle frame.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch #C11389 over the Draw-Tite #24923 for your 2019 Lexus IS 350 because Curt hitches tend to have better welding and a thicker powder coat which contributes to a longer lasting trailer hitch. Attached are the…

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Answer 2

For your 2019 Lexus IS 350 the hitch I recommend is the Curt part #C11389 as it is the easiest to install option we have and will do a great job carrying an e-bike rack for your heavier bike. I attached a picture of what the hitch will look like…

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Answer 3

As you mentioned in your question, there are two trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2014 Lexus IS 350; the Draw-Tite #24923 and the Curt #C11389. These are both Class I trailer hitches that will provide you with a 1-1/4 inch…

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Answer 4

The Stealth Hitches #SH67FR will actually fit both the Cross Country and standard models. This is just the bike rack or accessory package hitch so you will need to get the #SH36FR as well if you plan on towing. This also includes the wiring so you…

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Answer 5

The Curt #C11389 is a fit for all sedan models of the 2014 Lexus IS250, including the F-Sport. If you'll be using the hitch for light duty towing, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like #C56142, a ball mount and hitch pin like…

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Answer 6

Yes. The Curt #C11389 is a confirmed fit on the F Sport models of the 2017 Lexus IS 300 and will allow you to carry up to 2 bikes on the back of your vehicle. If you're looking for a rack still, I recommend using the Swagman Chinook #S64683…

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Answer 7

We do have one hitch available for your 2021 Lexus IS 350 which is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11389. This Class I hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs and tongue weight of 200 lbs. It also has a 1-1/4" receiver. Assuming…

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Answer 8

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 9

The correct hitch for your 2015 Lexus IS 250 would be the Curt Hitch part #C11389 that you referenced. For a ball mount you would want the part #C45521, 1-7/8 inch ball #19256, 2 inch ball #19258.

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Answer 10

The Curt hitch #C11389, #C113891, and #C113893 are all fits for your 2015 Lexus IS 250. The difference is what comes which each part number. They all come with the hitch, but part #C113891 comes with a Euro style ball mount and the #C113893 comes…

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