2nd Generation (GE 08-present)The New Fit... Generation specific talk and questions here.
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What you have shown in the link is indeed a sway bar/anti-roll bar. It bolts onto either side of the twist beam rear axle to make it stiffer so that body roll in cornering is resisted. It moves and twists with the suspension.
From the photos, the tow hitch bolts on to the body (it should never attach to moving parts of the suspension) and plays no role in reducing roll
The tow hitch might improve stability by acting like a bracing strut and making the body itself stiffer. You can buy bracing struts for front and rear that do this. They are not sway bars.
What you have shown in the link is indeed a sway bar/anti-roll bar. It bolts onto either side of the twist beam rear axle to make it stiffer so that body roll in cornering is resisted. It moves and twists with the suspension.
From the photos, the tow hitch bolts on to the body (it should never attach to moving parts of the suspension) and plays no role in reducing roll
The tow hitch might improve stability by acting like a bracing strut and making the body itself stiffer. You can buy bracing struts for front and rear that do this. They are not sway bars.
ahh ok thanks for the clarification. I learned something new today.
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
Just wanted to add to the installation. I installed mine about 3 weeks ago. Just noticed this DIY. Props for taking the time for others, I was too impatient.
Point 1. Instructions tell you to cut the piece of plastic on the driver side rear so that the Hitch sits flushed. You don't need to do this. Just put the hitch on and have the piece of plastic overlap it afterwards. You do need to disconnect it though.
Point 2. When you secure the bolts on the passenger side, the muffler is on rubber hooks so there's some wiggle room. Might not look like it but you can shift it to the right and left a little with the torque wrench so that it aligns straight.
Point 3. For the Key Hole, Get a Metal file that is as thick as the metal square brakets on the thin side. Then just file the notch about half a centimeter.
__________________ 2009 GE 08 FIT Auto w/Navi - Blue Sensation Pearl / Black Interior LLumnar Tint (F)40%/(R)15% | Door Sill Trim | Automatic Select Knob | All Season Floor Mats | Interior Ambient Lighting | Custom Rubber Cargo Liner
Just wanted to add to the installation. I installed mine about 3 weeks ago. Just noticed this DIY. Props for taking the time for others, I was too impatient.
Point 1. Instructions tell you to cut the piece of plastic on the driver side rear so that the Hitch sits flushed. You don't need to do this. Just put the hitch on and have the piece of plastic overlap it afterwards. You do need to disconnect it though.
Point 2. When you secure the bolts on the passenger side, the muffler is on rubber hooks so there's some wiggle room. Might not look like it but you can shift it to the right and left a little with the torque wrench so that it aligns straight.
Point 3. For the Key Hole, Get a Metal file that is as thick as the metal square brakets on the thin side. Then just file the notch about half a centimeter.
Thanks for the input.
but I did talk about your #1 and showed a pic.
Also take out the one plastic clip from the fram on the drivers side so the hitch reciever sits flush against the frame...
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
Opps, I didn't actually read through your DIY that detailed, I was going mainly from memory form the official instructions. Your DIY is nice. What rack are you putting in? The T2 Fits, that's the one I have, also has enough clearance when it folds down to open the hatch, even with bikes on it. There's another thread I put the pics in.
__________________ 2009 GE 08 FIT Auto w/Navi - Blue Sensation Pearl / Black Interior LLumnar Tint (F)40%/(R)15% | Door Sill Trim | Automatic Select Knob | All Season Floor Mats | Interior Ambient Lighting | Custom Rubber Cargo Liner
Opps, I didn't actually read through your DIY that detailed, I was going mainly from memory form the official instructions. Your DIY is nice. What rack are you putting in? The T2 Fits, that's the one I have, also has enough clearance when it folds down to open the hatch, even with bikes on it. There's another thread I put the pics in.
Ha its cool. I understand it was alot of pics and reading. Thanks for the added tips though.
can i ask for a sideview picture? also whats the groundclearance with the hitch on?
i also have similar sloped driveway problem at the office parking.
thanks, man.
Sorry for the late response but this is the best pic I have of it...
Remember I am lowered but even lowered I think there is at least 4" ground clearance. Thats why I got the rack I did just to have an added 2" of clearance.
__________________ 09 SSM Fit Sport (DD)
07 GBM Acura TSX (Wifes DD)
01 NBP Acura CL-S (Sold)
Done: 35% Tint, Lowered (DF210's), Accord horn, LED interior lights, LED Parking lights and Fogs, Lower mesh grille, JDM Taillights, K&N Filter, Nokya Arctic White Headlight bulbs, Blacked out H emblems, Weathertech mats, Shorty antenna, Clear bra, Rear hatch applique, Bike rack hitch.
Thanks again for the great DIY.. + rep Wonder if my Specilized Hardrock Sport would fit alright on there?
It should ...my Iron horse fits fine on there...
The only thing you might have an issue with since your upper brace is at a little bit of an angle you might want to buy an adapter to make sure the bike sits level on the rack. I bought this one for my wifes bike...
The only thing you might have an issue with since your upper brace is at a little bit of an angle you might want to buy an adapter to make sure the bike sits level on the rack. I bought this one for my wifes bike...
This past weekend I was able to fit 2 bikes on the rack, and 2 bikes inside with plenty of room to spare for gear. Everyone was amazed at how much stuff I could put in such a small car. I didn't take pics of the arrangement, but I probably could have put three bikes in the back if I'd tried. They were all mountain bikes, and the smallest was a medium Blur.
Going camping this weekend. Worried that I won't have enough room for 3 adults + gear for 2 day trip without having a roof rack or hitch with cargo rack installed. I just emailed eTrailer to see if my local retailer may possibly have anything like this in stock for me to pick up by the weekend. Can we just swap Fit's for the weekend?? Cmon' we're friends, right!?
If you are not taking bikes you should have no problem getting gear plus three people in there. When we went we took a huge tent, two sleeping bags, a grill, a tub with utensils in it, a cooler, bike gear, two bags of clothes, pillows... It never even got up to my eyeline in the rearview. Pack wisely and you'll be cool.
If you are not taking bikes you should have no problem getting gear plus three people in there. When we went we took a huge tent, two sleeping bags, a grill, a tub with utensils in it, a cooler, bike gear, two bags of clothes, pillows... It never even got up to my eyeline in the rearview. Pack wisely and you'll be cool.
Thanks for the reply. I agree we should be able to make it work. However I tend to be the over-prepared type and went out today and bought a bunch of stuff "just in case" lol. Commit - might hit you up PM Wed. if I am in crisis mode needing help with install..
Check out the gear...am I missing anything here? What do you guys think of this setup?
Does everything look like it will fit alright? Suggestions? Thanks!
Does everything look like it will fit alright? Suggestions? Thanks!
Everything looks fine to me. I'm interested to see pics of one of those platforms installed on a fit.
One a side note I might recommend that I wouldn't load that platform with much over 60lbs. I'm not sure how the extended weight on the back would react to the front of the car. Being that platform sticks out 2-3ft that 60lbs hanging out there could easily feel like 100+lbs on a good bump and with the curb weight being so light on the fit...I just don't want any issues. We don't want any nose hoping going down the freeway lol.
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