2018 Subaru Outback Trailer Hitch Installation
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- This video covers the trailer hitch installation for part number CQT75224 on a 2018 Subaru Outback. Learn how to install your receiver on your Subaru Outback from a U-Haul installation professional. With a few tools and our step-by-step instructions, you can complete the installation of part number CQT75224.
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0:00 Intro
0:16 Tool list
0:33 Lower Exhaust
3:23 Remove Heat Shielding
3:43 Remove Dust Covers
4:23 Drill Access Hole
5:24 Install Carriage Bolts
7:12 Raise Hitch into place
8:46 Install Bolts/Washers
9:26 Torque Hitch Bolts
9:43 Modify Heat Sheild
10:27 Reinstall Heat Sheild
10:52 Reinstall Exhaust
11:15 Hitch info breakdown
12:48 Outro - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Great video! He has the most delicate hands and explains the install clearly.
That part of the frame you are drilling into opens up at the back (underneath the bumper beam). You should be able to pass the hardware through that slot instead of drilling the hole into the frame.
Sometimes the slots are too small so instead of drilling I use a hole enlarger to open that preexisting hole a bit for the hardware
Great video. I'd spray the hole that was drilled with some rust-oleum for good measure.
My wife and I own both 2018 and 2021 Outback. This is a "NO NO" for us. You are weakening the frame by drilling the frame with a 1 1/8 inch hole saw. There are other hitches for Subaru Outback that do not require drilling into the vehicle frames. As for us, we are extremely happy with the Subaru OEM hitches - no drilling required.
Where you get yours?
Wow....This installation is ridiculous. So glad I saw this before buying. The Curt hitches are so much simpler to install.
Very good video, thank you. Done it
Grrreat video grreat camera 📸 work!!
Glad you enjoyed it
What size bolt buddy is this?
Where do you get those bolt buddy thingies?
They come in your bolt kit with the hitch!
I’m a shop and do a lot of installs, custom work and metal work… if you need to do that to your frame to install a hitch then you bought the wrong car.
This hitch is designed specifically for this vehicle and the process of adding an access hole, if done right, will not harm the integrity of the frame. There are thousands of hours of testing before these are released and it would not be on the market if it was unsafe.
@@trailerhitches 1000s of hours of study ? Ok show me .. because I don’t believe that for a second.
Because I have many many year of experience in building cars, fab, metal work, and from experience I can tell you that the Subframe that the hitch attaches to would fold like foil if hit from the back. I can also tell you that any metal structure that is perfored cut or drilled loses strength no matter what.
Considering the subframe is 15 gage and hitch is about a quarter inch, subframe would fold before the hitch 100% of the time
I do also enough collision and insurance claims to tell you the car would be totaled on the spot if subframe and trunk floor would fold.
PS: I have installed too many hitches in my life to tell you honestly this car and the subframe are NOT made for it. But I understand you’re selling a product and can’t tell the truth
Please wear gloves for personal protection from injury...
man... just get a different car at this point