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$3.97 Hitch Stabilizer - pics and info

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by YoungClayB, Jul 11, 2013.

  1. YoungClayB

    YoungClayB Junior Member

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    I saw a product like this being sold on amazon for over $20. I went to Lowes and picked up the exact same product for 4 bucks. Works perfectly. Enjoy!
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    #1 YoungClayB, Jul 11, 2013
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  2. Sfcyclist

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    Nice find! Looks like it fits perfectly. I assume that 1 1/4"? Might want to cut the bolts down or flip it away from the bottom. I scrapped mine a few times.
     
    #2 Sfcyclist, Jul 11, 2013
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    EXCELLENT! I'm getting a 1.25 inch Curt hitch and Draw-tight cargo carrier delivered tonight for my CMax so this is great timing.
     
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  4. YoungClayB

    YoungClayB Junior Member

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    Thanks. It's a 1 1/4" hitch. The 2" beam clamp fits perfectly. Good point about the bolts.
     
    #4 YoungClayB, Jul 11, 2013
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    I'm glad my rack comes with a anti sway bolt designed into it. NTL, good find.
     
    #5 Sfcyclist, Jul 11, 2013
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    good find!
     
    #6 EGGS, Jul 11, 2013
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    I'm from Canada and Lowes in Canada doesn't carry this clamp. Can anyone provide the clamp dimensions?
    1) clamp plate: length of the plate - is it 2" or 3" (seems all specs that I've seen are 3")
    2) width of the clamp plate before the bend
    3) vertical height of the bend
    4) bolt-to-bolt (center-to-center) holes distance on the plate
    5) vertical length of the U-bolt measured from the inside to the tip of the thread
    6) inside-to-inside horizontal distance of the U-bolt

    Thanks in advance
     
    #7 Mr_CSharp, Sep 29, 2013
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    We're so close to the border our Lowes doesn't carry it either. :)

    But I see Amazon Prime has the same thing for around $7.00 U.S. (incl. shipping)... probably less in higher-valued Cn$. Does Amazon reach O'Canada? It must, given your higher per capita income.
     
    #8 mainemanx, Oct 2, 2013
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