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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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A while back, there was a post from someone who was putting a hitch on their toaster.
I searched for it, but can't find any updates, as to if they actually did it, how it worked, which hitch it was etc.
I want to put a hitch on mine to tow my light trailer and a motorcycle, so I'm interested in finding out whazzup???
Anyone? Bueller?
Thx in advance.....
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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I had one bolted on from curt. works good when the box is stock, but drags when you lower the car.
You just remove the rear 2 "tow hooks" and bolt it in place with 4 bolts.
Old Feb 2, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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i know the curt hitch said it wouldnt work with some exhausts...they said it wouldnt work with the rs2 becuase of that...i was wondering if anyone had that hitch on their box with the TRD exhaust...thats the only reason i have not bought one yet
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Originally Posted by motogeezer
A while back, there was a post from someone who was putting a hitch on their toaster.
I searched for it, but can't find any updates, as to if they actually did it, how it worked, which hitch it was etc.
I want to put a hitch on mine to tow my light trailer and a motorcycle, so I'm interested in finding out whazzup???
Anyone? Bueller?
Thx in advance.....
IDK if this was the thread you were looking for
FWIW:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ghlight=towing

Hope it Helps
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Thanks LUV man!
That was it!

Thx for the heads up on curt, K, gonna check it out!
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Originally Posted by kewlbox
I had one bolted on from curt.... You just remove the rear 2 "tow hooks" and bolt it in place with 4 bolts.
I think what you remove are "tie down hooks" on the frame, with the "tow hook" left behind the removable cover in the bumper. The tie down hooks were used to chain the car to a transporter for delivery, and would be used again for securing the car on a flat bed tow truck. With the loss of the tie down hooks, you may limit the ways the car can be towed. Something to be aware of.
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Originally Posted by vintage42
Originally Posted by kewlbox
I had one bolted on from curt.... You just remove the rear 2 "tow hooks" and bolt it in place with 4 bolts.
I think what you remove are "tie down hooks" on the frame, with the "tow hook" left behind the removable cover in the bumper. The tie down hooks were used to chain the car to a transporter for delivery, and would be used again for securing the car on a flat bed tow truck. With the loss of the tie down hooks, you may limit the ways the car can be towed. Something to be aware of.
Thanks, knew what they are just forgot the name of them. I get a brain fart once in a while.




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