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Install on the bumper, you'll have
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Once you get it all installed on the bumper, you'll have to adjust the muffler heat shield to fit around the hitch.
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I basically used the concept in the thread mentioned above.
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Once you get it all installed on the bumper, you'll have to adjust the muffler heat shield to fit around the hitch.
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This gives a nice straight cut like you see I managed (still not perfect), rather than some of the other photos you will find on line (which I suspect were done with a knife of some sort).
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Drilled 1/2" holes through this and the car bumper (below the tow hook hole) using a cardboard template after I had the angle iron welded to the hitch tube.
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This gives a nice straight cut like you see I managed (still not perfect), rather than some of the other photos you will find on line (which I suspect were done with a knife of some sort).
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This gives a nice straight cut like you see I managed (still not perfect), rather than some of the other photos you will find on line (which I suspect were done with a knife of some sort).
Hey All -
I've been looking at options to transport a bike or two with my 996 Cab. I ruled out the factory mount because I can't operate the roof and it seems like a hassle to mount and remove just to throw a bike on top. I also looked at the Willwood system (appears to be out of business) and GuruRack, which looks awesome, but I can't quite bring myself to do the bumper modification even though it's hidden.
This all led me to the
Porsche Hitch
that mounts under the removed bumperettes and seems fairly straightforward to use.
Have anyone had experience with this option OR any thoughts/comments about the way it's setup? I can't seem to find much online.
Thanks,
-Mike
Following as I'm planning the same on my new 996. I'll be fabbing my own version similar to the Willwood system as I think the ones that bolt in place of the bumperettes are too ugly to leave in place and I can't be bothered to bolt on and off the receiver every time. Beyond that, it would position the leverage of the rack quite far off the crashbar that the wilwood style systems bolt to. Given the hole is behind the license plate and there is already a hole cut for the tow hook, I'm not concerned about the modification myself.
Mine will be close to this, but I just can't justify the cost, shipped to Canada for something so simple.
https://www.sporttows.com/product-pa...er-for-porsche
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...oject-diy.html
The sport tow receiver requires their adapter for a bike rack or the use of a vertical hitch pin which I don't like. I want to retain the stock Thule receiver bolt so it doesn't rattle.
That's basically my issue, which is why I like the option presented in the original post. So far the only concern is that it sticks out a little bit from the bumper.
I just finished this up about a week ago. I use it to haul my Thule bike rack. I can share the drawings if someone wants.
License plate flips up to reveal the hitch, otherwise it is all hidden.
Hi, could you please share more info on it? I'm just in process of making the same / similar. The sport tows version delivered to Canada is close to $700 hence me fabricating my own. Would love to see what you came up with.
Sure. It is pretty simple. I basically used the concept in the thread mentioned above. I chose the hitch tube to extend beyond the angle iron by 3/4" or 15/16", so that the whole thing would be flush behind the bumper cover and thus hidden when the license plate is down. I'll include a drawing here and try to send you the .skp, if that may be of assistance to you.
I used a 1-1/4" hitch tube, but you could use 2". Just depends on what you want to haul. I bought mine at Tractor Supply (
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pr...s?cm_vc=-10005
) Note that I chose a side-mount hitch pin, but others chose a top-mount hitch pin. Depends on what you want to haul/attach. Just bear in mind that you have to cut a hole in the bumper cover large enough to allow access to the hitch pin. Other option is to make that 3/4" measurement more like 2-3", then the hitch pin is outside the bumper cover. However, you then have the challenge that the license plate will not hide the hitch. I considered making a hitch insert to hold the license plate, but then realized the license plate lights would not properly illuminate the license plate in this configuration. So, hence my choice of 3/4" and keeping the hitch pin within the bumper cover.
I chose 2" angle iron (2" on each side). I cut this to 6" length. Drilled 1/2" holes through this and the car bumper (below the tow hook hole) using a cardboard template after I had the angle iron welded to the hitch tube. I used Grade 8 bolts with self-locking nuts. You probably only need 1" long bolts; I bought longer and had to cut them down later so that they didn't touch the bumper cover. Once you get it all installed on the bumper, you'll have to adjust the muffler heat shield to fit around the hitch. The other thread has a good discussion on that, but be sure to use some metal duct tape (like you would use on your HVAC system); I also used some aluminum cans to form part of the heat shield.
The final step is to put a hinged license plate holder on to allow access to the hitch. I chose this one (
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p...SABEgJG_vD_BwE
) but other folks have done this same thing by just purchasing hinges. Either way, be sure to reinforce the back of the bumper cover with some metal or very large washers. The springs on the license plate holder are strong, and you don't want to rip the bolts through the plastic of the bumper cover. I do recommend that you use something like a dremel tool to cut the bumper cover. This gives a nice straight cut like you see I managed (still not perfect), rather than some of the other photos you will find on line (which I suspect were done with a knife of some sort). You can put some rubber bumper things (from your local hardware store) on the license plate holder to keep it from slamming onto the bumper cover.
I like this implementation over the SportTow just because the receiver is deeper and will accommodate a standard length bar. I had to have an extension made for the SportTow for this reason. Otherwise, the SportTow works well. Check post #26 in
996 Hitch Project DIY
I’m very happy with my hitch from Gururack. Oliver, the owner, is very responsive. Just buy a used bumper beam from eBay for about $150, ship it directly to Oliver, he does the work, and sends you the beam. Swap it out and keep your old bumper to swap back to stock if needed later. Super easy.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...n-997-2-a.html
Personally, I'd never put a tow hitch on any "sports car," including my 911, Vette, MR2 or 335i. This is why I also own an SUV and truck, which both have tow hitches.
I understand that some people can only afford or only have space for 1 car but adding a tow hitch to a 911 just seems WRONG to me.
I see your point but alot of people doing this don't want to compromise. What I mean by that, is that I have limited time to pursue fun recreational activities and I want to get as much enjoyment from the time as possible. If I'm going to head out on a beautiful sunny day to go mountain biking with the boys, you better believe that I would rather take my favourite roads to the trail in a 911 rather than my Hyundai Santa Fe. In my book, it's getting your cake and eating it too.
If you're concerned about mileage or maintaining immaculate condition, it's not likely to appeal very much. However if you want to get the most use out of a very practical sports car, it's an excellent option considering they're invisible with rack removed.
I read about guys selling cars they dreamed of because they never get driven or are under utilized. For me, modifications like this that create more opportunities to use the car heighten the ownership experience.
That�s a little presumptuous to assume what people can afford. I had a 996 C4S cab tip previously as a third car, and was using another as a daily. The 911 ended up sitting in the garage all the time, and it seemed like such a waste. So I sold the 996 and my daily, bought a manual 997.2 manual coupe, and added a hitch so I could transport my bike and actually drive my 911 instead of just looking at it. Porsche Everyday.
