Class 1 hitch from U-Haul (For my Bike rack) - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

leon78 · 11-07-2013, 07:06 PM

Just ordered mine today

Sent from my yotaru.

Chee-Hu · 11-07-2013, 07:10 PM

Anyone with aftermarket exhaust have these bad boys installed? I'm a bit hesitant to pull the trigger to not have it fit with a Perrin exhaust.

leon78 · 11-07-2013, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chee-Hu

Anyone with aftermarket exhaust have these bad boys installed? I'm a bit hesitant to pull the trigger to not have it fit with a Perrin exhaust.

I have no muffler....nameless track pipe so I have no worries for filament.

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ArgentoAtl · 11-08-2013, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowlady1997

I had my hitch installed today by a locally owned hitch installer and over all the hitch just needed "a little persuading" but otherwise went flawlessly.

The installer said the instructions could have been more clear. This is what he wrote down for me to report back to U-Haul.

Add to instructions:

Step 1 - Lower exhaust four rubber isolators.

Step 2 - Remove two fascia brackets and reinstall after hitch is installed.

His suggestion to U-Haul is to notch around the fascia brackets.

Here are some pictures I took of the hitch both before and after installation. I am sorry if they are out of order, I am trying to learn the new Windows 8 program.

I will be emailing U-Haul with my experience having the hitch installed on my BRZ. If I were you I would place my order for one of U-Haul's hitches listed for the Scion FRS. I believe it will take 10 days to receive your order.$199.00

Good luck. I am off to go take my bikes on a road trip with me.

PS You can't see the U-Haul stickers after the hitch is installed.

I am just now re-reading your post about the installation instructions. Was the installer more familiar with your car or with hitches? To me it sounds like he or she was more familiar with the twin cars. If that is so, how did you find such a person because all I can think of is going to the U-Haul dealer.

Is there any one who can supply the instructions that came with the hitch?

Thanks, again, for your replies,

Brian

shadowlady1997 · 11-08-2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArgentoAtl

I am just now re-reading your post about the installation instructions. Was the installer more familiar with your car or with hitches? To me it sounds like he or she was more familiar with the twin cars. If that is so, how did you find such a person because all I can think of is going to the U-Haul dealer.

Is there any one who can supply the instructions that came with the hitch?

Thanks, again, for your replies,

Brian

U-Haul Instructions:

1 - Remove the 4 bolts (two on each side) connecting the bumper to the vehicle frame.

2 - Loosen the 2 nuts (one on each side) connecting the bumper to the vehicle frame. Do not completely remove.

3 - Install the hitch on the vehicle, then torque the 2 nuts to 36 ft-lbs.

4 - Reinstall the 4 bolts removed from step one, then torque them to 41 ft-lbs.

The hitch uses existing hardware.

Now, go back to one of my previous posts above and look at the comments the installer suggested U-Haul make to their instructions. The suggestions might make sense to you if you are familiar with the cars.

The installer I took my car to is an independent shop who specializes in custom hitches and welding. They had never worked on a BRZ before but it didn't seem like they had any real issues completing the installation.

Good luck.

leon78 · 11-09-2013, 10:24 AM

I'm curious about wiring it the hitch for lighting the trailer...any body got input or instructions on that.

Sent from my yotaru.

dehydratedH2O · 11-12-2013, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon78

I'm curious about wiring it the hitch for lighting the trailer...any body got input or instructions on that.

Sent from my yotaru.

I think most people use this for bike racks or very small trailers that don't require lights. If you were to wire for a trailer, I assume you'd have to tap the lines going to the tail lights.

leon78 · 11-12-2013, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dehydratedH2O

I think most people use this for bike racks or very small trailers that don't require lights. If you were to wire for a trailer, I assume you'd have to tap the lines going to the tail lights.

Thats what Im hoping to avoid....I getting a very small one rail motorcycle trailer.

shadowlady1997 · 11-23-2013, 01:16 PM

I've gotten so many compliments on the new bike set up. The Kuat Sherpa rack looks so good on the car and is so easy to use. There is no shimmy while driving with both bikes on the rack.

Now if I can just figure out a way to transport the third bike. (I have to have all my toys with me)

leon78 · 12-03-2013, 08:55 PM

Here is the trailer my FRS will be pulling...still waiting on the hitch to come in.

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that_guy · 12-03-2013, 10:11 PM

Any photos of just the hitch?

kask2_6.0 · 12-04-2013, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leon78

I'm curious about wiring it the hitch for lighting the trailer...any body got input or instructions on that.

Sent from my yotaru.

Just posted a DIY thread the other day. Don't have the link at the moment though.

leon78 · 12-04-2013, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kask2_6.0

Just posted a DIY thread the other day. Don't have the link at the moment though.

I got a flat 4 universal wiring kit...should be a pretty basic setup..I'll check out the thread. Thanks.

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leon78 · 12-19-2013, 09:25 PM

Hitch is on!

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11-07-2013, 07:06 PM	#15
leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just ordered mine today Sent from my yotaru. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

11-09-2013, 10:24 AM	#20
leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm curious about wiring it the hitch for lighting the trailer...any body got input or instructions on that. Sent from my yotaru. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

11-23-2013, 01:16 PM	#23
shadowlady1997 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ, BMW R1150rt Location: CA Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pictures with the uhaul hitch and Kuat Sherpa rack I've gotten so many compliments on the new bike set up. The Kuat Sherpa rack looks so good on the car and is so easy to use. There is no shimmy while driving with both bikes on the rack. Now if I can just figure out a way to transport the third bike. (I have to have all my toys with me) Attached Images

12-03-2013, 08:55 PM	#24
leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Here is the trailer my FRS will be pulling...still waiting on the hitch to come in. Sent from my yotaru. Attached Images __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

12-03-2013, 10:11 PM	#25
that_guy Dances with Cones Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 479 Thanks: 55 Thanked 222 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any photos of just the hitch? __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S - Raven 2011 Scion tC - Cement - SOLD

11-07-2013, 07:10 PM	#16
Chee-Hu Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 964 Thanks: 360 Thanked 323 Times in 221 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone with aftermarket exhaust have these bad boys installed? I'm a bit hesitant to pull the trigger to not have it fit with a Perrin exhaust.

12-19-2013, 09:25 PM	#28
leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Hitch is on! Sent from my yotaru. Attached Images __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

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