Tow hitch compatibility?
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From: Seattle, WA
From what I've seen in images, and on cars I've seen on the road, all other hitches have the whole thing visible under the bumper - cross members and receiver.
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From: Shokan, NY
Yes, with the Torklift version, the bottom of the receiver is about an inch above the tow hook, putting it at about 9.5 inches up the ground (the tow hook is at about 8.5 inches up). And again, you get a 2" receiver, while no others offer that.
From what I've seen in images, and on cars I've seen on the road, all other hitches have the whole thing visible under the bumper - cross members and receiver.
From what I've seen in images, and on cars I've seen on the road, all other hitches have the whole thing visible under the bumper - cross members and receiver.
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I watched the other thread (as a non-member here) to see where it went, but kept my comments to myself. After seeing your new query, I decided to sign up so I could post.
I got a 2" hitch manufactured for our 2015 Fit through a company called Torklift Central (Torklift Central - EcoHitch® for Honda Vehicles). Our car is actually the one in the video on their website. I did some preliminary drawings for the design, but they did the final design and engineering in order to build it.
I wanted (needed) this hitch to practically disappear, and what they achieved is amazing. I use it for our Thule T2 tray mount bike carrier. I would highly recommend this hitch!
I got a 2" hitch manufactured for our 2015 Fit through a company called Torklift Central (Torklift Central - EcoHitch® for Honda Vehicles). Our car is actually the one in the video on their website. I did some preliminary drawings for the design, but they did the final design and engineering in order to build it.
I wanted (needed) this hitch to practically disappear, and what they achieved is amazing. I use it for our Thule T2 tray mount bike carrier. I would highly recommend this hitch!
EDIT: Well, that's strange. The 1 1/2" hitch weights 40 lb, and the 2" weighs 30 lb.
Last edited by SilverEX15; Dec 20, 2014 at 06:57 PM.
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As I've mentioned previously, aesthetics were the most important to me. I also was going to have a hitch made for me no matter what because I already owned the 2" hitch-mount bike carrier, and was not interested in using adapters or extensions to make it work.
This hitch almost disappears below the bumper fascia (and has the most elegant attachment design), whereas all the others hang far below.
So far, all the things I've done to our 2105 Fit are meant to look really subtle and possibly OEM (tint, VG shark fin, etc.).
This hitch almost disappears below the bumper fascia (and has the most elegant attachment design), whereas all the others hang far below.
So far, all the things I've done to our 2105 Fit are meant to look really subtle and possibly OEM (tint, VG shark fin, etc.).
So I will be getting one installed in a few months.
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I am with you on this one. I want it to look "OEM" and completely hidden except for the receiver. Having the hitch installed behind the bumper and attached directly to the bumper mount is a brilliant design. Yeah it cost more but I love the looks of it.
So I will be getting one installed in a few months.
So I will be getting one installed in a few months.
I'm going to spray the receiver to match the silver of the car, as close as I can can get.
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From: Seattle, WA
Nice 
When I went to pick it up the car from Torklift Central, the first thing I did was insert the Honda 2" receiver plug I had bought a couple of days before. Totally OEM! Even the designer/engineer at Torklift was smiling when I put it in.
When I went to pick it up the car from Torklift Central, the first thing I did was insert the Honda 2" receiver plug I had bought a couple of days before. Totally OEM! Even the designer/engineer at Torklift was smiling when I put it in.
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Did you get the black or the chrome? Metal?
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I got the black rubber one with the Honda "H" embossed on it (part number: 08L92-SJC-10014). I've had one for our Volvo for years, and have liked that it protects the end of the receiver and just kind of disappears below the bumper.
I bought mine at the local dealership for about $13, which is cheaper than having one shipped from discount shops.
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Sorry for not seeing this sooner…
I got the black rubber one with the Honda "H" embossed on it (part number: 08L92-SJC-10014). I've had one for our Volvo for years, and have liked that it protects the end of the receiver and just kind of disappears below the bumper.
I bought mine at the local dealership for about $13, which is cheaper than having one shipped from discount shops.
I got the black rubber one with the Honda "H" embossed on it (part number: 08L92-SJC-10014). I've had one for our Volvo for years, and have liked that it protects the end of the receiver and just kind of disappears below the bumper.
I bought mine at the local dealership for about $13, which is cheaper than having one shipped from discount shops.
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