Bdubs Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Finally found a combination for hitch and bike rack and installed these in less than an hour. Hitch is a Hidden Hitch 1 1/4" new style with square bars. The bike rack is a Yakima King Pin 2 bike holder. I got it at the local BS. Only thing was the rack came with a 2" bar, so I had to buy the 1 1/4" bar separately for an extra $30. Just a couple bolts, the rack is very user friendly. It seems to be working very well, I really didn't want a roof rack because of the chance of scratching up the roof taking the bikes on and off. This pops out of the receiver in 30 seconds, its really easy to use. It swings down for easy trunk access, although you can get the trunk open with it upright. But its also for the wagon, so I suppose this would be nice if you have the hatch. Here are some quick pics. Good choice if anyone is looking for a nice bike rack. They also make the King Pin for 4 and 5 bikes as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Nice Speacialized! Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbwrx Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 What model # is that Hidden Hitch? I didn't see it on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Ya, can you post models and prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Sorry, the site was down when I created the post. Its model #90138, best place to get it is etrailer.com. .99 shipping for it. http://www.etrailer.com/productdetail.asp?partno=90138&vehicleid=7275&yearfrom=2007&h=e It fits the sedan and wagon, excluding Outbacks. This model is for the square bars, the round bars aren't manufactured anymore. Apparently square bars enabled the hitch to have a larger max pulling weight, so round tubes were discontinued. The Yakima rack is listed on their website for $185.00. I paid $10 less at the local BS. LIke I stated in OP, you'd have to buy the 1 1/4" adapter to fit into this hitch. Which is nice, now I have the 2" to use on my Silverado 3500. It was fine in the bed, but safer on the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbwrx Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Do think the hitch will still fit w/ aftermarket sway bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 It should. It attaches to the frame right above the mufflers, so it doesn't go that far back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbwrx Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have cobb sways an a hitch...no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbekabal Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 think i would work with SPT exhaust? mufflers are larger then stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 think i would work with SPT exhaust? mufflers are larger then stock You may have an issue getting the hitch above the mufflers. They just barely cleared the stocks to get it attached to the frame. You take them off the hangers to connect everything. Took a couple mins of finding the right angle to get it in between both mufflers, so the larger size may make installation more difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbekabal Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 crap i'll see if it will fit, if not recomend a strap on trunk bike rack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Strap-ons will ruin the paint on your trunk if you're not real careful. ...not to mention the a$s pain the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Not sure if it would fit but I would recommend taking the cans off...it is only two bolts on each side and then you have clear access to everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Any pics without the bike rack on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Couldn't really get a decent distance from the car, because I was backed in, but these should give you an idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 There's a walkthrough someone did on here (on a wagon) where they had the hitch peek through the bumper so it was up higher. I'm sure a little creativity could accomplish this with the sedan. That looks kinda low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Bdubs - thanks it looks a little low for my tastes..I would like a hitch to be almost flush with the bottom of the bumper. I guess I'll keep looking but thanks for the post! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 There's a walkthrough someone did on here (on a wagon) where they had the hitch peek through the bumper so it was up higher. I'm sure a little creativity could accomplish this with the sedan. That looks kinda low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I have a Hidden Hitch 1 1/4" receiver hitch on my LGT wagon. It occasionally drags on steeper driveway transitions, and my vehicle isn't lowered at all. As far as hitch-mounted bike racks are concerned, SportWorks used to make the best hitch-mounted bike rack, but they sold their automotive line to Thule. Here's Thule's version of it: http://www.rackwarehouse.com/t917.html It accommodates any bike, regardless of frame design. This is unlike the bike racks that are made only to carry traditional bike frames with a horizontal top tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 It's not possible to raise this hitch. I tried it today, and unless you want to cut up pieces of the hitch, there isn't a way to get it to connect ABOVE the towhook, which would inevitably make the hitch close to the bumper. Its no big deal, its better than having an ugly roof rack on my car all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sactojesse Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 its better than having an ugly roof rack on my car all the time. That's precisely why I prefer wagons to sedans. Sedans look stupid with roof racks, but wagons look purposeful with roof racks. I have fork-mount roof racks on my wagon and a hitch for when I need to carry my DH bike or anything else w/ a 20mm thru-axle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbastard Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I got mine over the tow hook and shimmed it to angle the opening up: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47639&highlight=hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whobaru Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Ugh...it took me forever to find this...this is the one I was talking about. Sweet install! http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40784&highlight=tow+bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Ugh...it took me forever to find this...this is the one I was talking about. Sweet install! http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40784&highlight=tow+bar Damn....now thats a nice install. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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