Best Hitch for 2007 CX-9 GT

[tarfano]

Can anyone give me some ideas as to what the best hitch would be for my 07 CX-9 GT? I have a 5x8 trailer from Lowes to move small things around, lumber and such, nothing heavy. The trailer is rated for 2000 lbs. Thanks for your help.

 

[table5511]

oem is 357 on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

or 369 oem from this site:
http://mazdapartspeople.com/searchproduct.asp?model=CX-9&catid=3437468242371194&year=09&productdesc=Trailer+Hitch

Just make sure you get a class 2 hitch.

One of the benefits of the oem Mazda hitch is that it actually sits inside the lower bumper cover, protecting it against corrosion & rust more-so than aftermarket hitches which sit completely below the bumper.

HERE IS THE BEST WAY TO GET AN OEM HITCH FOR 100 BUCKS. CAR-PART.COM
It looks like there are a few places in the country that have one in their yard. Course it may have some rust, just call them and ask about it.

http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2007_Mazda_CX-9.htm

It seems every aftermarket brand wants to sell class iii hitches, which is ok as long as you don't tow more than 3500lbs which the cx-9 is rated for, but a 2 inch class iii hitch on a cx-9 stands out like a sore thumb, in my opinion.

 

[Rawyzf]

Good Info...this will be my next mod probably .

I'll go with OEM class ii so it's more hidden.

 

[table5511]

I posted a diy for removal of the oem hitch. Just follow the steps backwards for installation.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123806368-DIY-Hitch-Removal

 

[Rawyzf]

I posted a diy for removal of the oem hitch. Just follow the steps backwards for installation.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123806368-DIY-Hitch-Removal

I know you said you're removing because of Rust issues....which I assume I would get too being in MN with winters.

Wondering if there is something I can spray onto the hitch to protect it some? Maybe some plastidip or something along those lines to put a nice coat on it.

 

[table5511]

yeah I think that would really help, anything similar to a spray on bed liner material, or even clear coat the hitch. It just comes with flat black paint over steel, no clear or anything.

 

[Rawyzf]

yeah I think that would really help, anything similar to a spray on bed liner material, or even clear coat the hitch. It just comes with flat black paint over steel, no clear or anything.

Thanks for the info. When I order ours up, I'll pick up a can of Spray Plasti Dip for the hitch then too. I have this stuff on my grills on my G8 for 2 yrs now to black out the Chrome, and it's awesome. Not one chip in it, and it's taken a winter and car wash beatings!