Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2008 Subaru Outback LL Bean with Dual Exhaust

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Looking at a trailer hitch for a 2008 subaru outback and my vehicle is an llbean model with dual exhaust will the hitch work on my car?

asked by: John

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Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon LL Bean with dual exhaust, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch # 75560. This is confirmed to fit your vehicle and we have also had customers install this hitch onto their LL Bean Model with the dual exhaust and reported no interference issues. This 2 inch hitch will provide a 400 pound tongue weight and 4,000 pound towing weight capacity, although I also recommend checking the vehicle's capacities as listed in the owner's manual. I have attached an installation video on your vehicle as well as the written installation details for you to check out.

If you plan on doing any towing, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118461 to install a 4-way trailer connector needed to power the trailer's signal lights. The T-One connector will plug directly into existing wiring in your vehicle.

Then for a ball mount and hitch ball, I recommend looking at the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900. This kit will include two ball mounts with differing rise and drops as well as the two most common sized hitch balls. I have also attached a link that will take you to our available selection of ball mounts and a helpful article that explains how to choose the best one for your setup if the mounts in the kit are not sufficient.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite 2-Inch Class III Max Frame Hitch #75560 is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon as long as you do not have the Sport Edition. One of our local customers purchased this hitch for their 2008 Outback and the linked video…

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Answer 2

According to Thule and Yakima, the 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon is not suitable for use with a trunk mounted bike rack because the rear hatch is not strong enough to carry the weight of the carrier and the bikes. This leaves a roof or hitch mounted…

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75560 referenced in your question is the correct trailer hitch for your 2007 Subaru Outback Wagon (excluding Sport) that has the dual exhaust. I have attached an image that shows this trailer hitch on…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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Answer 10

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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