can a hitch be installed on a corolla S - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

vctc · 06-17-2009, 10:33 PM

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there are any clearence issues if you install a hitch on a corolla S.

Has anyone installed one? if s, can you please upload a pic.

Thanks.

joeylgarcia · 06-17-2009, 10:37 PM

i would like to know too. specially if there are pics of a corolla S with a hitch.

oceanway99 · 06-18-2009, 06:15 AM

it would be close but I think this Reese hitch would work...

scathma · 06-18-2009, 08:04 AM

I sure hope so... I ordered this receiver hitch:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOTA-COROLLA-2003-2009-CLASS-1-UHAUL-TRAILER-HITCH_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c66Q3a2 Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1171Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293 Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZit em27a95b8ef6QQitemZ170345074422QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5 fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

It arrived Tuesday and it's sitting in my garage awaiting installation. I e-mailed the seller regarding "S" fitment and was told it would fit without modifications.

joeylgarcia · 06-18-2009, 08:39 AM

from the 1st pic i do not think it would fit the S.

vctc · 06-18-2009, 10:51 AM

oceanway.. thanks for the upload...

scathma.. please let us know how it is after you have installed the hitch.. greatly appreciated..

VC

oceanway99 · 06-18-2009, 11:26 AM

the rear ground effect only adds about 3/4-7/8 in. to the thickness of the rear bumper...it'll be close but hey, nothing a little modifying won't fix

scathma · 06-28-2009, 08:11 PM

Installed my hitch today. One of the easiest mods one can do. You'll need an extension with your socket/wrench to access the bolts on the muffler side. I can see where the exhaust might hit the hitch mount on that side - the exhaust hanger seems like it has a lot of play.

Pics as soon as I can take them and upload...

But "yes" you can mount a hitch on an "S" and clear the rear skirt without problems.

scathma · 07-09-2009, 07:44 PM

Here are pics of my Curt hitch on my (dirty) "S". I have a drawbar on it's way so I'll post some pics with it in place for those who might want to explore the Corolla's awesome tow rating of 1500lbs GVW.

depreshun · 07-14-2009, 03:26 PM

I installed a Hidden Hitch on mine. Fits fine.

vctc · 07-14-2009, 04:59 PM

Thanks for the post guys, greatly appreiciated...

Dufurshingle · 07-19-2009, 06:37 PM

I think I'm going to order the Hidden Hitch this week. Could anyone explain to me how they wired the lights for a trailer? Thanks in advance!

vctc · 07-19-2009, 08:13 PM

this should help..

http://www.etrailer.com/pc-VWH~55542...cleid=20093174

you will need to connect the connectors to both the left and right tailtights.. they are plug and play connectors.

scathma · 07-20-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dufurshingle

I think I'm going to order the Hidden Hitch this week. Could anyone explain to me how they wired the lights for a trailer? Thanks in advance!

Even with the T-connectors you'll end up running a power wire from the trunk to your battery. The negative grounds to a ground point in the trunk.

You'll get very familiar with the interior trim pieces running that wire through the firewall and down the driver side of the interior!

It helps to have a trim tool to pop the fasteners in the trunk. Harbor Freight sells a set of decent quality for cheap... cheaper than what the dealer will charge you to replace broken clips!