Does The Heat Shield Need To Be Reinstalled With Trailer Hitch For 2020 Subaru Forester

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Do I need to put this heat shield back on after removing?

asked by: Rick P

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While it is best to reinstall so that you return your vehicle closer to it's original configuration, it's not required. It could affect your warranty if not reinstalled so that is an important consideration.

Installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76271 that you purchased will require some cutting as described in the installation video around 8:10.

expert reply by: Patrick R

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Answer 1

The Curt hitch part #C13409 is the hitch you'll want for bike rack clearance for your 2020 Subaru Forester as it sticks out the furthest relative to the rear bumper. The hitch pin is recessed only 4 inches compared to other options that are right…

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Answer 2

The initial differences in the trailer hitches available for your 2019 Subaru Forester is that some of them have 1-1/4" receivers while others have 2" receivers. Going with the larger 2" receivers is always recommended because it opens…

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Answer 3

If the trailer hitch receiver you have on your 2019 Subaru Forester Sport is a class I 1-1/4" then the maximum number of bikes you can carry regardless of weight is two. This has to do with the inability for the the class I trailer hitch…

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Installing the Draw-Tite #76271 trailer hitch that fits your 2019 Subaru Forester will not require you to remove the rear bumper cover and bumper to install. The exhaust is going to need to be lowered for you to install it, though this is standard…

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Answer 5

There was a big enough change between the 2018 and 2019 Subaru Foresters that new hitch fits had to be made for the vehicle so you would not be able to fit your old hitch to your new Forester and would have to go with a new hitch like the Draw Tite…

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Answer 6

As you have probably noted, the main differences between the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #36671 and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #76271 for your 2019 Subaru Forester is that part #36671 has a 1-1/4" receiver while part #76271 has a 2" receiver.…

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Answer 7

The best trailer hitch we have for your 2019 Subaru Forester is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76271. The reason that this is the best trailer hitch for you is because it is a custom fit which means no cutting or drilling is…

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Answer 8

I can confirm for you that you do not need to enlarge any holes in the frame of your 2019 Subaru Forester in order to install either of the Draw-Tite trailer hitches that fit your vehicle: - Class II with 1-1/4" Receiver: Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 9

Hitch size should not affect the warranty of your 2019 Subaru Forester. So if you wanted a 2 inch hitch like the mostly hidden Curt part #C47HR you'd be fine to install it. When you install an aftermarket part on your vehicle like a trailer hitch…

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Answer 10

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #76271 is a great option for your 2019 Subaru Forester to use with a bike rack. It appears that you may be looking at the two holes on the receiver based on your…

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Answer 11

I attached a picture to this page that shows what the Draw Tite Hitch part #76271 looks like when installed and you can see that since it hangs below the rear bumper it would affect ground clearance. You can see the same picture in the attached link…

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Answer 12

You do indeed have the option of reinstalling the heat shield with either the etrailer Trailer Hitch #e83ZR or Curt Trailer Hitch #C13409. You would need to drill holes in the heat shield and then re-install it, but this is totally optional so if…

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