Is Heat Shield Removal Required to Install Curt Hitch # C13144 on a 2014 Subaru Forester
Question:
Should the heat shield be installed under the hitch, cut back or removed on 2014 forester?
asked by: Ron
Expert Reply:
When you install the Curt Hitch part # C13144 on a 2014 Subaru Forester like yours you will need to permanently remove the heat shield. Check out the installation instructions I attached for more detail on how this is done.
If you plan on doing some towing you may be interested in the following products to complete your towing setup:
etrailer.com Ball Mount kit part # 989900 to provide you with a couple ball mounts with a 2 inch ball and a 1-7/8 inch ball.
Curt Trailer Wiring Harness part # C56040 to provide trailer wiring to operate trailer taillights. Install video attached.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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