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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

I need to put a hitch on my 89 iroc 5.7 to trailer my motorcycle. I found the hitch but it says it cant go on camaros with dual exhaust..anyone know about this, if its true or if it be worked to actually go on?
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Re: No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

Uhhhh buy a truck?
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Re: No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

Mine had a hitch and also had stock style dual exhaust...


if you are close to eastern Iowa i'll give you a really good deal on one, i even have the wiring harness. Not something that i'd want to ship though, it's pretty heavy.
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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Re: No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

no 3rd gen had dual exhaust, all had 2 tips though, i dont see why it would affect the hitch.
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Re: No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
no 3rd gen had dual exhaust, all had 2 tips though, i dont see why it would affect the hitch.
Some early models (82-85 LG4/LU5) did have an exhaust with two mufflers and a tip per muffler.

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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Re: No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

Typical trailer hitches for these cars bolt to the inside of the "frame" rails right in front of the bumper.

Look at that spot; you will notice that your exhaust goes right there, and there's a hanger at that place, as well. Assuming your car is well maintained and doesn't have some hilljack "improvements" back there.

You will need to relocate the exh tip on that side a little bit. It has to move out an inch or 2. Not too noticeable, unless you look REAL close and know what you're looking for, that the exit point of the tips isn't quite exactly the same.
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Re: No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

Originally Posted by shortyskater
Uhhhh buy a truck?
My 3rd gen ain't haulin' nuttin' but @ss!
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Re: No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

Originally Posted by sofakingdom
Typical trailer hitches for these cars bolt to the inside of the "frame" rails right in front of the bumper.

Look at that spot; you will notice that your exhaust goes right there, and there's a hanger at that place, as well. Assuming your car is well maintained and doesn't have some hilljack "improvements" back there.

You will need to relocate the exh tip on that side a little bit. It has to move out an inch or 2. Not too noticeable, unless you look REAL close and know what you're looking for, that the exit point of the tips isn't quite exactly the same.
So that was why the PO of my car welded the driver's side pipe on at a different angle than the other! Idiot!

Seriously, though. If you're going to put a hitch on, it may rub against the lower part of the bumper. Don't do like my PO did and CUT notches into the bumper. And don't half-bake the wiring so bad it can just be pulled out...
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Re: No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

My trans am came with a hitch
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Re: No trailer hitch install with dual exhaust?

Do a search for my Ultimate Trailer Hitch thread, I still have this massively-overkill monster. Nobody here wanted to buy it. But it'll clear ANY exhaust system. Buy mine or build your own copy.
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