How to Find Bolt Torque Values to Install Curt C11289 Class I Hitch on 2001 Toyota Echo  

I spoke with my Curt representative, who tells me that either Grade 8 or Grade 5 half-inch bolts are acceptable. In the past, they provided Grade 5 with their install kits, but recently changed to Grade 8. It doesn't matter which of the two…

The Replacement Bolt for Thule Sidearm TH594XT #915-068-054 that you referenced is Class 8.8. You can actually see the class on the head of it in the picture I attached.

The Replacement Stainless Steel T-Bolt for Thule or DeWalt Contractor Truck Rack part #853-5648 is a confirmed fit for the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars.

Since I can't recommend one way or the other whether or not your wooden cargo box would be safe on the top of your vehicle travelling at highway speeds all I can tell you is that the M6 knob part #753-0783 that you referenced would require an…

I went to our warehouse to pull this hex head bolt #908-1240-54. This bolt will have a property class of 8.8 and is classified as a high strength steel bolt. The point at which a bolt fails is the tensile strength, and because it is elongated (much…

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…

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…

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…

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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…

The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 #SH22G and the NV 2.0 #NV22G that you referenced are both excellent platform-style racks that will hold your bikes by the front wheels with no frame contact. These are top-of-the-line carriers and you really would not go wrong…

The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2023 Hyundai Tucson is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C94WR which I confirmed as a fit with Curt for all models, including the Hybrid. This trailer hitch features a bolt-on installation so there is no…