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Hi Karsten... sorry for the late response. Yes, I installed this myself with the help of a friend. Key to the installation is to loosen the exhaust off of the rubber hangers. Just lube them and they come off easily. I supported the exhaust on some 2x4s just to make it easier. The whole rack...

We currently have a trailer hitch with a rear mount rack. I had always had a roof rack on all of my vehicles and didn't like the hitch mount racks due to the fact that the bike frame would hang on the rack and the bikes would swing around. The newest ones secure the bike from the wheels...

My thinking exactly...

My first reaction was to disagree with you but then Mr Google helped me out. You are in Winnipeg after all! Apparently my thinking is/has been conventional wisdom for some time (me- 39 years on the road. gulp. old-er guy here). There is a bit of a debate now. Without getting sucked into the...

I know, not very sexy or exciting. Usually going in the other direction. I'm wondering if anybody has mounted 16" rims for snows and if they will fit/ clear brakes etc. I'm going to get my winter tire package this summer (best deals) and want to know what my options are. If not 16, I'll go 17...

I live in MA... the only one of the following that applies is that they use salt in the winter here. Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used l Driving on rough or...

Hi All... I have the factory rack and crossbars. I got them so that I can occasionally cary some long lumber on the roof. On my old truck I had "stops" i.e. those things that make it easier to snug up and then tie down stuff. Any ideas if there is such a thing that would fit on the Mazda...

Curt 13127 2" here as well. Hitch mounted bike rack (1UP USA... amazing racks handmade in Wisconsin. Easiest to mount bikes on and off and doesn't touch the frame. Takes about ten seconds per bike at the most). Anyhow, <1hr install. Most of the hitch tucks nicely into the bumper cover.