How Is Exhaust of Vehicle Usually Supported When Lowered to Install Trailer Hitch

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I wish there was a video to view, but cant currently find any. Im concerned about removing rubber exhaust hangers and supporting the exhaust. Can you provide examples of how to support the exhaust?

asked by: Brian

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Expert Reply:

Lowering exhaust to install a hitch is a pretty standard install step. It's not too hard to do in most cases. It just requires you to pry the exhaust hangers off of the vehicles so that it can be lowered.

Our installers routinely use a ratchet strap to provide support to the exhaust once it is removed from the exhaust hangers. The purpose of the strap is to control the descent of the exhaust so it does not fall too rapidly and damage something. The exhaust hangers are very easy to remove, simply spray the metal hanger that passes through them with WD40 or some other spray lubricant. In a pinch, you can use some liquid dish washing detergent and water. The hangers will easily pry off the mounting studs.

I attached a hitch install video for a different vehicle that starts out with the exhaust being lowered for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Both of the 2 inch hitches we offer for your 2018 Mazda CX-9 will have their hitch opening below the rear bumper of the vehicle. The better option is the Draw Tite part #76020 over the Curt part #C13284 as the Draw Tite has a better price, slightly…

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Answer 2

The most hidden and best hitch option for your 2019 Mazda CX-9 is the Draw Tite hitch part #76020 as only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper and it has a 7-way bracket built into it which will make mounting a 7-way like you are wanting as…

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76020 will be tightly bolted to the chassis on your 2021 Mazda CX-9. There is no need for any type of insulating material to go between the receiver and the frame connections. I have not seen any…

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Answer 4

The Curt hitch part #C13284 has the best clearance for a bike rack to fit past the rear bumper. It has 5 inches from it's pin hole out to the furthest edge of the rear bumper whereas the Draw Tite #76020 has 7 inches.

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Answer 5

We do have pictures of a class III hitch installed on a 2021 Mazda CX-9 and I have attached a couple of them. I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #76020 you were looking at. It is the most concealed hitch option…

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Answer 6

To carry 4 bikes you will need a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening so for your 2020 Mazda CX-9 the Draw Tite hitch #76020. The 2 inch hitch is preferred for 4 bike racks because it has better weight capacities and more 4 bike racks are made for…

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Answer 7

The overall width of the Draw Tite hitch is 41 inches, the depth front to back is 21 inches and the height is 8 inches. The weight is then 37 lb. Based on the standard checked back dimensions I believe this would be too large. Weight should be fine…

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Answer 8

The Draw-Tite #76020 does have a tech tip of needing to modify the heat shield as it does fit a few years of the Mazda CX-9. Some of the 2018 models did need this shield modified slightly to fit properly, but it looks like that may have been limited…

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Answer 9

In order to setup a 2016 Mazda CX-9 for towing a trailer with brakes you'll first need a trailer hitch for which I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76020. Then you can add the wiring, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness…

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Answer 10

I suggest the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, #76020. When installed it won't completely prevent the sensors from picking up movement but you will need to kick at either side instead of the middle. So the feature will still function,…

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Answer 11

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, part #76020 is designed specifically for the Mazda CX-9 for 2016 and newer. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening.

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Answer 12

Yes, when installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76020 on your 2018 Mazda CX-9 you will need to use a torque wrench to tighten down the hardware to the specifications listed in the installation instructions. This is the case with…

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