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The question about how much the factory and after market hitch (without reciever) sticks out - I will agree that the aftermarket will most likley stick out a little futher... the OEM goes behide the facia - this is why it has to be cut - it will hide a little easier - the aftermarket 'may' be a little more of a bump hazard - However, right now, I am just about $$$$$$ out and I still have body side molding, mud flaps and rubber rear cargo mat to go.. So, if I can save at least $200 on the hitch - This is what I will do and that is installing it my self - If I have Toyota install the factory hitch - more $$$$$, my dealer included the needed harness after I bitched about them saying it was included - it is NOT.... anyway,,, they treated me nice... picked up the HL Limited last night... Very nice SUV, much bigger than the Avalon, lol... cleaning the windshield is more work for the wife and washing/waxing will keep her busy...And she loves to wax - or at least how the car looks afterwards... step ladders/stools here we come....
My hitch will be here in a few days,,, I will post pictures of it installed looking DOWN from above, showing just how much does stick out.. Would like to see a pic of the OEM from this angle.... I will have the wife hold a yard stick against the bumper / next to the hitch... this should answer all questions...
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