Best Hitch for a 2008 Subaru Impreza 5 Door w/ Single Exhaust
Question:
Hello, I’m trying to find a 2” hitch for my Impreza. It looks like the only 2” option is for the STI and WRX here: EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" item # 306-X7261 Also on your site? My question is this, any reason to believe this wouldn’t work for a regular 5 door impreza for 2008? Thank you!
asked by: Andy
Expert Reply:
I checked with Torklift and the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver item # 306-X7261 will only fit Impreza's with the quad exhaust. For your 2008 Subaru Impreza 5 door with single exhaust you are going to be limited to a 1-1/4" hitch like the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver item # DT24959. This hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your Subaru's frame with included hardware. It has a 2,000 lbs towing capacity and a 200 lbs tongue weight. You will want to confirm with your owner's manual or local dealership but it looks like your Subaru's towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. This hitch will allow you to get all of the towing capacity out of your car. I have linked an installation video below.
For a compatible wiring harness I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # C56111. This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side tail lights. It will provide you with a 4-flat vehicle connector.
For a ball mount you'd need the Draw-Tite Drawbar item # 3593 and then for hitch balls item # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or item # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch ball.
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Completely Hidden
- EcoHitch
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