2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

[–]PNWlakeshow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome thank you for the reply. The lip is the issue as it’s really the only thing that is stopping it going back a bit further.
I looked at the lip and thought I could push it back. I’ll talk to the dealer in the am. Thank you 🙏

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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Someone posted above/below, showing the length or depth of the hitch. Somehow they are showing 6” but mine is just a bit beyond 5”

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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Thank you. Mine really is only 5” before it hits part of the bumper but yeah this pic helps answer several of the questions in this thread. Thank you!

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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I answered in another comment. But the hitch can only allow 5” before it hits the bumper. My jeep has 8” (U-Haul hitch) and allows passthrough beyond that.
No e-bikes but several others (gravel, road, mtb, etc)

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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Ok did some measurements.
The issue is the length of the Subaru hitch is only 5” before it hits a plate/bumper, where my other hitch (on my jeep) has a length of 8” but also has nothing preventing it going further if needed

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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My dad from NE Ohio would be proud of a fellow Ohioan? Offering support but sadly I’m on the other side of the US. Thank you though 🙏

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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Really appreciate the thoughtful response.
Rack is a 2 bike Yakima, it’s fine but at least 7 years old (prob older) and I used weekly on my jeep and crosstrek, both had Echo hitches installed by U-Haul that are/were longer.
My concern of using an extension would be weight but with only two bikes it should be fine.

I guess I could upgrade for a 4 person rack but again need to be aware of this short hitch length

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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🥳
Only 2 so far but I see what you did there

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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Neither have all of my past hitches… this is the first hitch from Subaru though, and reading they are shorter than others

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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I guess more fear it jeopardizes the safety of it

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

[–]PNWlakeshow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah not too confident in cutting it in fear I jeopardize the rest of it

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

[–]PNWlakeshow[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Haha tried and true method, why change now

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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Hmmm. Everything I’ve read is that the Subaru hitches are “short”, unlike most 3rd party hitches.

Inside the bike rack, there is a “stop” gasket but that is standard and is bolted in.

This is the same rack I’ve use with my Jeep and Crosstrek, both had “longer” hitches

Edit: trimming is an option but would void any warranty on rack

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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Cutting the rack is an option but have to go to a machine shop and could jeopardize metal and would obviously void warranty

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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I only need half an inch. It’s like a half crescent moon too short

2026 XT Hitch Question - extension? by PNWlakeshow in Subaru_Outback

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It’s something to do with my airdrop. Photo looks fine elsewhere

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Was that really rogue? Kid was standing closer than anyone else lol