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**supersonicsvt** · 07-19-2005, 07:28 PM

The Drawtite hitch for the Focus hatchback is easily modified to fit the SVT - drill 2 new holes and cut a notch for the muffler to clear, add a few washers as spacers for the torque arm on the frame rail. I didn't want to mod my rear valance, so the hitch exits right under the honeycomb, actually touching it. This works great for the bike rack or for a LIGHTWEIGHT trailer.

I wouldn't recommend towing much with ANY 4 cyl, FWD car, especially long distances. There just isn't enough weight - ends up "wag the dog" - and it is hard on the drivetrain.

07-19-2005, 07:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
supersonicsvt Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,154	Re: Trailer Hitch The Drawtite hitch for the Focus hatchback is easily modified to fit the SVT - drill 2 new holes and cut a notch for the muffler to clear, add a few washers as spacers for the torque arm on the frame rail. I didn't want to mod my rear valance, so the hitch exits right under the honeycomb, actually touching it. This works great for the bike rack or for a LIGHTWEIGHT trailer. I wouldn't recommend towing much with ANY 4 cyl, FWD car, especially long distances. There just isn't enough weight - ends up "wag the dog" - and it is hard on the drivetrain.