That's how the ball mount supposed to be.Yeah, you just take the ball off and turn it over.
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The ground can come up to hit the receiver, so to speak. The hitch is at the very rear of the vehicle so it affects the angle.The bottom of the Curt hitch has over 10" of ground clearance. The car would have to be practically standing straight up in the air on it's tail for the receiver to hit the ground. Part of the exhaust system is lower than the bottom of the hitch.
Yep this is what I am planning to do after cutting it or use a Jig saw fine scroll blade and then cover the cut with https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)If you do opt for the OEM hitch (which requires cutting the bumper cover), you can always cover the hole with the OEM garnish:
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(no affiliation with that site, just the first google result with pictures).
I opted for a draw-tite hitch.
Don't use a jigsaw or even cutoff wheel. They are far too imprecise, and the results will look like absolute ass.Yep this is what I am planning to do after cutting it or use a Jig saw fine scroll blade and then cover the cut with https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
Good tip. I dont own a compressor but will look at an electric one if there is. Thanks.Don't use a jigsaw or even cutoff wheel. They are far too imprecise, and the results will look like absolute ass.
You need to use an air saw for this. Air saws have counterweights in them that smooth out the blade vibrations, allowing for ultra fine cuts. That's why that's pretty much the only cutting tool that body shops use.
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Another member here Hipoe used the Jig Saw with fine tooth scroll blade. Yeah unfortunately the Mazda hitch is class 1 (1.25” hitch) is not as popular with bike racks it seems 2” has more varieties.Maybe an air saw would be best, but if you cover the edge with that trim it should help conceal minor imperfections.
I like the 2" hitch because of the accessories it fits, but the OEM could look better, unless you botch the bumper cut.