Installation Instructions on the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Hitch on a 2016 Subaru Forester

Question:

The description says No drilling required for installation , Access holes may need to be enlarged by drilling, filing, or rotary tool , Exhaust must be temporarily lowered for installation , Heat shield must be modified or trimmed for hitch installation So which is it? does installation require drilling or not?

asked by: Steve N

Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Hitch # 75876 for the 2016 Subaru Forester will not require you to drill any new holes into the frame of your vehicle. However, this hitch fits Forester models from 2014-2017 and sometimes the mounting holes might vary between the model years.

In this case, a drill, file, or rotary tool may be needed to enlarge the already existing holes to allow the hitches mounting bolts to fit.

expert reply by: Jared P