Customer Reviews - Scion xB Trailer Hitch, 04-06 - Class I
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$368.29 $334.81

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by Richard Young | Date Added: Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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WOW, ordered this yesterday and less than 24 hours the package is in my front door. Good shipping service A+++++

About the item itself, looks very solid and I'm sure it'll last FOREVER.

Thank you, now I can tow or bring my bike wherever I want.

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by Edward Stoff | Date Added: Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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This hitch is great!
Install was exactly as described in the instructions.

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by Eddie Langer | Date Added: Saturday, September 12, 2009

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Fits like a glove on my Scion xB!
I have a Borla Exhaust and had no problem installing this Hitch. It is kind of low since it is hiding bellow the bumper but you can always get an hitch rise adapter to bring it up a few. No problem on the bumps, but I can imagine you would if the car was lowered.
Eddie

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by Jonathan Epps | Date Added: Friday, August 7, 2009

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Hitchsource prices were great and shipping was prompt. I was able to get this hitch from Hitchsource faster than local shops could get it from their suppliers, and for less money!

Like another reviewer, mine arrived slightly bent, but I was able to bend the side-piece straight again so that everything fit. Mine was only about 1/4 inch off from where it should be. If yours is more you probably want to get a new one rather than try to straighten it. I'm pretty sure UPS ships the boxes standing on their end, even though the boxes are clearly labeled "This side up". Curt could probably pack their hitches a little more carefully, but hey, at least they are being environmentally friendly by not using packing foam. Note that this is a problem with UPS and, to a lesser extent, the way that Curt packs their hitches. It has nothing to do with Hitchsource.com.

I was able to install the hitch myself without removing the exhaust or putting the car up on jacks. I think the easiest way to get it over the muffler is to remove the 6 or so plastic clips that secure the lower part of the passenger-side rear bumper, and then remove (or rotate to the side) that entire section of bumper. The clips are the same type as the one that you have to remove to install the hitch. Just use a flat head screw driver to pop up the circle and it pulls out easily. It's really not very hard to do and makes positioning the hitch extremely easy.

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by David Sisson | Date Added: Tuesday, July 14, 2009

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Thanks to Hitch Source.com for this hitch. A good product. Here is my experience:

1) Hitch was a good price & came with all the parts I needed except the hitch ball.
2) Install instructions were clear
3) If you install over the muffler first, it's easy to get on (you can kinda twist and wiggle it over the muffler, rather than having to drop the muffler)
4) bolts on quickly to existing holes in the Scion XB
5) Looks good, is hidden under the bumper so you don't see it
6) Seems to be a quality product.

I haven't had the opportunity to really use it yet, but I'm sure it will work well.

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by Elizabeth Luther | Date Added: Friday, July 10, 2009

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We bought the hitch to support a 4 bike-bike rack. We also had the hitch professionally installed, since we had no way of lifting the car up to install it ourselves. But the installers said it was no problem and pretty easy to install---the same as what the rest of the reviewers are saying. They just had to move some of the pipes over to get it in right, and it went in pretty good! We put a bike rack on from K-Mart, and we are very pleased. The only problem is it does hang sort of low, on such a low car, with the weight of the bikes. But with our first trip with the kids, suitcases, bikes and all, and first time out with the hitch and rack, we only had a few minor scrapes....and now that we got the hang of driving with it, we are very pleased. My husband does want to get extra shocks on the rear of the car, though, as a safety precaution. Thanks, HitchSource, for a great product, and easy way to get our bikes around. Now we can really have fun!

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by Jon Ribacchi | Date Added: Saturday, May 23, 2009

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This was one of the easiest installs I have ever done. Between the hitch and the wiring harness it took about an hour. Everything fit perfectly and works great. The only part that can be seen after the install is the receiver portion and it does not hang down far at all. The fit and finish are all top notch. The ordering, customer service and shipping were all quick and easy. The price is great too.

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by A. Alhashim | Date Added: Friday, May 22, 2009

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HitchSource is GREAT! I would defiantly buy from them again. I ordered the hitch for my xB, it arrived in a few days, I had someone try to install it for me and it did not fit right (could only get 2 of the four screws in.) It was damaged. I followed the instructions on the HitchSource website, contacting UPS to file a claim and then contacting HitchSource to explain. The following day UPS picked up the damaged hitch and delivered the new hitch at the same time. WOW what great customer service! The new hitch fit perfectly within 15-20 minutes. Another happy customer. (PS. I never wrote a review before, but I really feel they deserve the recognition.)

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by Johnathan Gower | Date Added: Saturday, April 25, 2009

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This hitch is great!
Installation is almost exactly as detailed in the one page instruction sheet.
It is not necessary to remove or lower the muffler.
You can turn and angle the hitch so that the end that goes over the muffler does so without any pressure on the muffler itself. It took me a couple of minutes to do it, but it can be done and without too much difficulty.
Also, do not tighten anything all the way down until everything is installed.
Finally, there is a bumper/facia strap not shown on the instructions.
The way this hitch installs, it will both push the bumper out and pull it back in just a bit . . . so the end result is equalled out.
In other words, don't worry to much if it seems to go on a little tight.

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by Alfonso Torres | Date Added: Thursday, April 23, 2009

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I did not jack up the car and was still able to install the hitch. Word of advise, use safety glasses, because some dirt may fall onto your face, but other than that, it was pretty easy with some good tools.

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by charles suttle | Date Added: Thursday, March 26, 2009

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Not my first purchase from them and won't be my last. Good prices, QUICK shipment, always a value and will return for my next adventure into trailer hitches. :-)

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by Jim Ketchel | Date Added: Friday, March 13, 2009

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This mounted easily enough, but I had to do it on a lift. I found that I had to remove the front and rear rubber exhaust hangers to get enough room to maneuver the hitch into place. Once there, I had to get all 4 bolts started by pushing the hitch up tight against the frame. It mounted with good clearances and is a hefty quality piece. All the hardware fit perfectly. When I torqued the mounting bolts, I went back and did the same sequence 2 more times to be sure it was mounted properly. The price was much less than the quote from other sources, and I was able to buy the electrical connectors for a combined price that is less than I expected.

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by Mark Lewis | Date Added: Saturday, October 4, 2008

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Easy to install, less than twenty minutes. The hitch fit perfectly on my Scion xB.

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by Michael Lovering | Date Added: Thursday, March 20, 2008

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This hitch was fairly easy to install. As others have said, it is a trick to get the hitch over the exhaust. I managed to do it on my own, with the rear of the car up on some rhino ramps. Pull down on the exhaust (I ended up lifting myself off the ground) with one hand on the pipe just behind the muffler. Use your other hand to snake the hitch up and around the pipe. Leave the opposite end on the ground to assist in getting the hitch through, and use one of your legs to change the pitch as needed. Other than that, it's pretty easy!

I haven't been able to tow anything with it yet, but should be picking up a trailer soon. I've read that it's a good idea to change out the front diff oil and the transmission oil (manual) once in a while to ensure longer life of your xB. We shall see. I'm not planning on going over 1000lbs towing.

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by Al Cabrera | Date Added: Tuesday, October 30, 2007

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Best price anywhere & installed in about 30 minutes. Perfect hitch for a bike carrier.

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by erik lemes | Date Added: Tuesday, September 25, 2007

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I installed my hitch on a 05 scion xb. The hitch is really easy to install. If your car has tow notches you will need to remove them. Then install the four bolts that hold the hitch to your frame, torque and your done. Having a vehicle lift would be helpful, but anybody could do this in their garage.

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by Rich Brown | Date Added: Monday, September 3, 2007

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Took two of us to install on the xB. Was able to snake past the exhaust system by pulling down on the exhaust pipe and stretching the rubber support piece. Installed one side and then levered over the hitch to get the opposite side bolts started. Looked sharp once installed.

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by Al Davison | Date Added: Friday, July 6, 2007

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This is a very high quality hitch but the installation doesn't work quite as easily as described because you can't really do it on the ground very easily - a rack works much better. It is a very good idea to plan to drop the rear muffler a little bit to get the hitch to fit over the tailpipe. I suppose you could squeeze it in if you were willing to put some force on pushing down on the tailpipe and bending the rear bumper cover but, I didn't want to do that.

Still, it was one of the easier hitches to install and the fit and finish are excellent. My only complaint was that the instructions were just a bit misleading or you have to be willing to put more force onto 2 parts of the car that I don't recommend forcing than is described.

Good product; great communication from Hitch Source; very fast and reasonable shipping; practically invisible under the car.

Buy one for your toaster!

Al Davison
Athens, GA

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by Richard dailey | Date Added: Saturday, May 12, 2007

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The hitch went on with out a problem. Easy to install. Took me less then 20 minutes.

The only problem was with the box that the hitch was shipped in. It was torn up. Need a stronger box and maybe foam the ends. To keep the hitch from being bent or losing the parts.


But all in all it was good.

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