[Bulti]

There was a factory tow hitch available, don't know if it's affordable or still available.

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[bill3]

So now I've found the hitch; it mounts in place of the bumperettes. I pulled the rubber part off (one bolt) but now I have to remove the brackets. They are fastened with a rivet on the bottom (not much room but I can probably get in there with an angle drill unless someone has a better idea.



I can't see top (guess I need a mirror); feels like a screw.



Anyone have suggestions for a better or easier way to remove the brackets?



Thanks

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[flash]

if it's the factory hitch, you shouldn't have to remove the brackets. it is supposed to attach just like the bumperettes, or at least without modification. pretty sure you have to remove the bumper cover to install it.



as for how to remove the brackets, remove the bumper cover, and you will have easy access, and you won't bugger your paint with a booboo. takes about 15 minutes.



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[bill3]

Flash,



Many thanks. I was guessing the bumper cover needed to come off but it looked like a bigger job than 15 minutes but that's OK since the paint is pristine (and original)



My hitch was made by another 968 owner (looks strong enough to pull a tank) and bolts through the bumper to a backing plate the full width of the hitch. Looks over engineered but that's OK with me as I tow the tire trailer to some distant events (e.g. VIR at 500 miles).



Thanks for the help, as always



Bill

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[MCL968]

I would be interested in some pictures both off and on the car, if you have a chance.

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[flash]

if it isn't the OEM hitch assembly, i have no idea how it mounts, or if the bumper cover needs to come off, though it probably does.



there are some clamps hiding that hold the bumper cover up. do not remove them, but rather only loosen them until they release the bumper cover. the rest is pretty simple screws. be prepared to replace the rubber strip though, as it generally does not survive the job.

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[bill3]

Flash,



thanks; the cover wouldn't have have to come off to mount the hitch except for removing the bumperette brackets. So I'm guessing the cover will have to come off since I don't see any good way to get the brackets removed w/o risking damage to the cover.



MCL 968: I will try to get some pics posted

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[bill3]

With apologies for the delay, some pictures. Thanks to a fellow 968 owner who saw my post and had an unused hitch (first photo), my car now has a seriously overengineered hitch that works like a champ. It did require removing the rear bumper cover to remove the bumperette brackets but the only modification is the 2 holes for the mounting bolts on each side. I've driven to Watkins Glen twice and will be going to VIR shortly; the hitch is certainly more than up to the task.





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PS there must be a better way to post photos but I can't find it!

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[Rap]

What are you towing? Pics?

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[bill3]

Yes: I need to post pictures of the trailer but I somehow always seem to be rushing around when it is hooked to the car. Southsport tire trailer that they stopped making several years ago. Anyone looking for a tire trailer should definitely find one of these if possible: I've had many people admire mine. Holds 5 of my 16x8 wheels mounted with 245/45 tires plus a big toolbox.



Next time it's loaded, I will snap a pic and post it (assuming I can work my way through that process)

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[Bulti]

"Next time it's loaded, I will snap a pic and post it (assuming I can work my way through that process)"



Try editing a post after you posted it. Then you will have the option to add a picture.

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[Bulti]

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[bill3]

Philippe,



Thanks; will give it a try when I get a minute

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[Bulti]

Funny, didn't think my first post came through. :-)

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[bill3]

Philippe and all,



Finally getting around to posting pics of the hitch that I found from another 968 owner. He stopped towing his tire trailer so a win-win. Hitch was apparently made by a welder: definite overkill.



The only installation issue was getting to the top of the bumperette brackets to remove the one rivet: meant removing the rear bumper cover: what a pain!



Bill

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[Bulti]

Glad it worked out for you Bill!

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