Legacy Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I was wondering what I would need in order to get a hitch and trailer connector installed for my 91 Legacy. I checked the owner's manual and my Haynes manual but there was no mention of either that I could find. Any good, simple-to-install systems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkoepp Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Check with U-Haul, they have a wide range, they had a Forester hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAezb Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 If your up to installing it yourself (most are fairly easy -around 30 to 40 minutes) you might try searching online hitch retailers like etrailer.com or the such. If they have one to fit your year, they'll tell you the difficulty factor/time and the hitches come with straight forward installation instructions. I bought a class II hidden hitch for my O5 OBW from etrailer.com for around $157 (that includes the hitch, drawbar, pin, plug cover, and shipping), and the wiring connector from 1stsubaruparts.com for around $60 (plugs right into an available connector on the existing electrical system - no splicing). You should be able to find chromed hitch balls for around $6-7 at your local auto store I'm not sure if Subaru manufactured plugable wiring harness for that model year, but if they don't most aftermarket adaptors w/converters run around $35. Just a thought. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted October 14, 2004 Author Share Posted October 14, 2004 Thanks for the info guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 U-haul has them. I just took mine off (90 legacy wagon but will fit sedan) and sold it. It is a class 2. Tounge weight of 350lbs and total trailer weight of 2,500lbs. You will also need to wire up aone of their universal trailer wiring harnesses. They are easy to do as they come with scotch-loks. If you need the wiring diagram let me know and I will get it for you as I still have it wired up. The hitches for the cars use the smaller (not 2") rawbar. Depending on what muffler you have, you might have to cut some heatshield off. you will need a 1/2" drill bit and some big sockets to install the kit. A jack or a few friends wouldn't hurt as it is heaaaavy. You mount it to the two rear tow points with a bolt going through eash and then you have to drill 2 holes in the unibody and install these weird nuts. It's really not that hard. Hope this helps. (please forgive me crappy spelling..it is late and I am tired) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted October 15, 2004 Author Share Posted October 15, 2004 Thanks coloradosubarules, If you have a wiring diagram ready to go and can be sent by email, go ahead and send it please, but don't go out and make one on my account. I'm sure once I get into it and U-Haul, I'll figure something out. email is sglarocqueATyahoo.ca obviously with AT replaced with @ Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Here is what I have for the wiring diagram. This is copied as I saw it out of my 90 legacy wagon. Most of it is wired up to the drivers side light and only one wire goes to the passengers side. Harness color Car Color Brown -------------------- Red Red------------------------Red/yellow Yellow---------------------Green/black White----------------------Ground (body) Green----------------------White/red (pass side panel) Hope this helps. If I was there I would do it for you for free. Give me a holler if you have any more questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendly_jacek Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 If your up to installing it yourself (most are fairly easy -around 30 to 40 minutes) you might try searching online hitch retailers like etrailer.com or the such. If they have one to fit your year, they'll tell you the difficulty factor/time and the hitches come with straight forward installation instructions. I bought a class II hidden hitch for my O5 OBW from etrailer.com for around $157 (that includes the hitch, drawbar, pin, plug cover, and shipping), and the wiring connector from 1stsubaruparts.com for around $60 (plugs right into an available connector on the existing electrical system - no splicing). You should be able to find chromed hitch balls for around $6-7 at your local auto store I'm not sure if Subaru manufactured plugable wiring harness for that model year, but if they don't most aftermarket adaptors w/converters run around $35. Just a thought. Paul I had it installed at U-Haul for less than all the parts he mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 You have to splice on our model and years. Just no way around it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAezb Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I had it installed at U-Haul for less than all the parts he mentioned. I have no doubt that there are cheaper installations available. My decisions to go with what I did was based on looks and functionality for a new vehicle. The Hidden Hitch round tube and low visable profile for the 05 looks neat and clean. The quick-snap Subie wiring harness and converter routed nicely on the inside and through the wheel well - with a replacement rubber plug for pass-through to the outside at the bottom of the wheel well. Again you can buy simlar aftermarket rigs for about half the price to the Subaru part - didn't really check if any of them were compatiable with the connector available on the later Subies. I'm assuming it would require a splice connector of some kind - which I don't like. Still cheaper than a Subie dealer install with a beefier hitch to boot. On an older car, like my 96 OBW, I'd probably look for the cheapest install in a class II possible. Sounds like U-haul is right in there in that regards. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradosubarules Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I do not believe they make a hidden hitch for the 90-99 legacy including outback. I have many fruitless searches to support that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAezb Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I do not believe they make a hidden hitch for the 90-99 legacy including outback. I have many fruitless searches to support that.From etrailer.com for a 91 Subaru Legacy: http://www.etrailer.com/products.asp?model=Legacy&category=hitch&year=1991&make=Subaru&t1=&h=e http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=90751&Category_Code=H They have both Drawtite and Hidden Hitch - though they're both the full width square bar style. I don't think the newer round tubular styles came into being until a couple of years ago. As a comparison, the one I purchased for an 05 Subaru Legacy Outback: http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=E&Product_Code=90756&Category_Code=H In the Twin Cities, MN, there are tons of hitch shops and I could of had a drawtite installed for about the same as what I purchased. Very few were carrying the Hidden Hitch line. And installations included the spliced in converter and harness - they could'nt get the Subaru harness. I've had electrical issues with spliced-in harnesses in the past on other vehicles, so the Subaru solution was a BIG factor. Since I had to install the Subaru harness myself, I decided to do the hitch as well. Besides, I like the looks of the round tube style. It's too bad Subaru didn't plan for quick connectors back in the early 90's. Makes the installation hassle free and less worry down the road. IMO. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRider Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I see you have done what I want to do regarding installing a hitch and electrical wiring on your 05 Outback. Where is the Outback connector located to connect your trailer wiring??? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAezb Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 It's hidden on the driver side rear corner panel trim. You have to remove the cargo area driver side floor cover to get behind the trim with your hand to find it. I'm not sure if any aftermarket wiring harness would connect right up to it, so I decided to just purchase Subaru's trailer wiring/converter to avoid any problems. Works quite well. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRider Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 It's hidden on the driver side rear corner panel trim. You have to remove the cargo area driver side floor cover to get behind the trim with your hand to find it. I'm not sure if any aftermarket wiring harness would connect right up to it, so I decided to just purchase Subaru's trailer wiring/converter to avoid any problems. Works quite well. Paul I just went exploring and hit the floor cover with the two holder (aprox 1x2)clips along with a small black tab holder. Do they just pop up from steel floor by using long screw driver/ pry bar or are they bolted? I will break them if I use my gorilla techniques. Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAezb Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I just went exploring and hit the floor cover with the two holder (aprox 1x2)clips along with a small black tab holder. Do they just pop up from steel floor by using long screw driver/ pry bar or are they bolted? I will break them if I use my gorilla techniques. Thanks Again There are 2 square pressure clips on each of the side floor panels. The floor panels should pop right out with a little prying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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