do the heat shields need to be removed on a 2013 forester it has a raised section that will not let the hitch bolt flat to the frame
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I installed myself over a year ago so keep this in mind. My experience was it was very straight forward but did take longer than expected which ironically is to be expected for the first time doing anything.; ) To directly answer your question I do not remember removing any heat shields. There are many videos showing install on U tube, etc.
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That riser isn't manufactured right to fit the hitch haul. The hitch haul is only good for about one summer don't expect it to last a life time. The hitch haul neck is bent from highway bounce, I always tie additional straps to my truck in case the hitch breaks. I'd rather drag my bike than to see it get run over by a semi- truck.
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I've have a 2013 and I had to pull up the plastic that fits over the edge and thin install. Reason being it was just a little bit wide. Place it under the plastic you will be ok. Be careful before you stick tem down and line them up once they are stuck there's no moving them They have a adhesive backing.
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Yes, that is what I own and we have had no problem with this item, be forewarned the heat shield was a little off. I would not recommend cutting it because that is what protects your plastic/rubber components in that area,we used a rubber hammer to bend in into the correct shape and my car has no problems! Idles better and passed emissions. I feel this was a great find for me and definitely recommend it.
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I have a 2014 Subaru Forester with the cross rails. Works very well. It just takes time to set up on car. Hope this helps. Mike
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The bolt from my dealer was ok to mount the front license plate by itself for my 2015 forester but not long enough to mount with the flexyframe. I was ready to return it. But then I decided that I should also get a license plate mount bracket such as cc worx one to stick out more in front of my bumper. Not sure it would provide more protection but I guess it wouldn't hurt. With the cc worx bracket it comes with longer and extra bolts that let me also mount the flexyframe on the cc worx bracket. This is what I did for my forester. Don't know if it fits crosstrek but cant see why not
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It all depends on your front site. I did not want to remove it so I needed a higher riser to see over it.
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Sorry, I have not removed it yet, I installed them after I painted the bumper. I think it probably will!
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I have put Those on a santa fe, subaru forester and on a thule square cross bar and not had any issues. The bolts can't be replaced
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The stock towing package from Toyota doesn't interfere with the removal or installation of the stock bumper. This bumper sits on the framerails separate from the tow receiver. Don't have any idea how the Uhaul hitch receiver is attached.
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It fit without any cutting or modification to my Escape. Not even holes, it used the stock holes already in the frame. The hitch dips below the bumper and around the spare tire. Solid.
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I own a 2014 forester and it works fine with the factory side bars. I don't think you'll need to cut them down. There really isn't much overhang at all.
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I installed them on my 2015 CVO street glide and I did have to trim the heat shield opening to get enough clearance for the floor board mounting bracket. Not sure if it is just a CVO issue or all models but it was a simple fix.
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You do not have to remove it to install the Bushwacker bumper protector. If you want to remove it, try heating it with a heat gun or hair dryer.In any case, be very careful when installing the bumper protector because once it sticks there's no changing its positioning.
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I own a 2013 f 150 xlt crew cab I DID NOT REMOVE GRILL TO INSTALL. I simply measured the center of grill and bug guard cleaned under side of grill removed adhesive film and pressed in place with hood slightly open then used the four screws in the factory location.
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Yes the bolt up but you will need header plugs not for length. But for heat accell plugs are are i use go to advance auto38$ for a set. As well you will need some aluminum gaskets these WILL NOT WORK WITH CHEAP GASKETS THE WILL LEAK THEY ARE LARGE PORT
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They bolt on top of your struts so you have to remove them first it takes about 4 hours to do all 4 but it's worth it you can use your stock struts it raised my expedition 3 inches