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Old 05-14-10, 10:52 AM
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Random question...Does anyone know if it's possible to install a tow-hitch to the back of the ISF? I want to install a bike rack.
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There is a thread somewhere in the 2IS section where someone posted a picture of them towing their jetski. I personally think you would be much better off looking into a roof rack. I have a friend who has one for his snowboards. They make the tow hitch but it is around 150 dollars IIRC.
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^ is it safe to tow something like jetski on IS?
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The rear body of the car is not designed to have any kind of weld on hitch to the rear body/frame.
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Originally Posted by n0th1ng
^ is it safe to tow something like jetski on IS?
No not at all thats why there were about 6 pages of nuke equivalent flaming on the OP
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I have installed two Curt trailer hitches on IS350s, and I think the same hitch could be installed on the ISF. However on the ISF I think the installation would require the removal of either the rear portion of the exhaust or the rear bumper, because the exhaust tip collectors inhibit smiply letting the mufflers hang down during the installation. That said I think it would all work without any welding. See the attached pictures.
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^^ hah sweet
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thanks for the advice guys...thanks flipside...yea seems like it's a bit tougher to do this on the ISF...
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