jread Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I found this article about adding a hitch to older Subarus wondering if anyone has tried it and what kind of weight its likely to support.Was planning on using it to support a gear box with MAX 300 pounds likely 100-150 Think it will do? http://home.comcast.net/~davidtief/hitch.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two85s Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Interesting link. Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I installed this one on my loyale and haul a 5x8 utility trailer with it and it has worked great so far and was easy to install. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000A0C3I2/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1426246964&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=subaru+loyale+hitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 That hitch can attach to a factory bumper which I did at first until I built my own bumper shown here. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 That's my Web page. I'm sure the hitch would handle the weight. The car will handle weird with a heavy weight that far back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyeights Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I found this article about adding a hitch to older Subarus wondering if anyone has tried it and what kind of weight its likely to support. Was planning on using it to support a gear box with MAX 300 pounds likely 100-150 Think it will do? http://home.comcast.net/~davidtief/hitch.html I really like the "Hitch Test" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky26 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Nice hitch job DaveT, I do like. I do that to the Loyal I have I can almost justify eliminating the gas guzzling Tahoe. Only thing, I really do love how the Tahoe drives/rides for my big 6'5" frame/legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 The bounce and shake rust removal method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 I would have lifted it higher, but I didn't want to wreck the front end, bumper, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jread Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Scooner how are you finding the bumper mounted one? People suggested that I might not want to start there as its drilled into thin sheet metal. I was hoping to completely eliminate the back bumper anyways. Dave T I probably wouldn't have a crazy amount of weight back there its most likely to be a couple skateboards most of the time but maybe more camping gear ect other times. I'd say 150 is likely the real max. Your hitch looks legit and I might give it a shot! Just have to analyze the rust levels in the back storage a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Did you follow that amazon link I put up J? It has these heavy duty U bolts that mount in the bumper itself. I think I remember you saying your bumper I really rusty though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jread Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 My rear bumper is non existent and I don't really see how the hitch in the link would mount to the bumper anyways :S I am going to have to take a look at things next time I'm around the car will likely just bolt something into the bumper mounts judging from yours since it must be holding the weight OK. Don't actually need the hitch mount but I guess it could be convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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