I found this article about adding a hitch to older Subarus wondering if anyone has tried it and what kind of weight its likely to support.

Was planning on using it to support a gear box with MAX 300 pounds likely 100-150

 

Think it will do?

 

http://home.comcast.net/~davidtief/hitch.html

Interesting link.  Thanks!!

I installed this one on my loyale and haul a 5x8 utility trailer with it and it has worked great so far and was easy to install.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000A0C3I2/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1426246964&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=subaru+loyale+hitch

 

That hitch can attach to a factory bumper which I did at first until I built my own bumper shown here. Good luck!

That's my Web page. I'm sure the hitch would handle the weight. The car will handle weird with a heavy weight that far back.

I found this article about adding a hitch to older Subarus wondering if anyone has tried it and what kind of weight its likely to support.

 

Was planning on using it to support a gear box with MAX 300 pounds likely 100-150

 

Think it will do?

 

http://home.comcast.net/~davidtief/hitch.html

I really like the "Hitch Test"

Nice hitch job DaveT, I do like.

 

I do that to the Loyal I have I can almost justify eliminating the gas guzzling Tahoe.  

Only thing, I really do love how the Tahoe drives/rides for my big 6'5" frame/legs.

The bounce and shake rust removal method.    

I would have lifted it higher, but I didn't want to wreck the front end, bumper, etc.

Scooner how are you finding the bumper mounted one? People suggested that I might not want to start there as its drilled into thin sheet metal. I was hoping to completely eliminate the back bumper anyways.

 

Dave T I probably wouldn't have a crazy amount of weight back there its most likely to be a couple skateboards most of the time but maybe more camping gear ect other times. I'd say 150 is likely the real max. Your hitch looks legit and I might give it a shot! Just have to analyze the rust levels in the back storage a bit more.

Did you follow that amazon link I put up J? It has these heavy duty U bolts that mount in the bumper itself. I think I remember you saying your bumper I really rusty though?

My rear bumper is non existent and I don't really see how the hitch in the link would mount to the bumper anyways :S

I am going to have to take a look at things next time I'm around the car will likely just bolt something into the bumper mounts judging from yours since it must be holding the weight OK. Don't actually need the hitch mount but I guess it could be convenient.