nwil1977 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Am researching a towbar for my 350. There is an option at Fastfit in Leichhardt (Sydney) for around $750. Is there any other choices? Has anyone tried securing a Curt tow hitch from the US on ebay? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 im not 100% sure i was reading on the net before the IS chassis is not suitable for a towbar? (heavy duty tow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 There is an approved factory towbar option available from Lexus with a detachable hitch. It integrates flawlessly with the factory bodywork and wiring and the lighting, flasher and warning circuits operate as well as they left the factory. It's rated to 1500kg for braked or 560kg unbraked towing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dis-lex-sic Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Fastfit in Leichhardt do good work. I've seen their towbars fitted to new Lexus before. Value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwil1977 Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 I guess like alot of city dwellers, i only really want the tow bar for bike rack and the possible risk of a box trailer for a day here and there. Nothing more. Fasfit quoted $750 for the tow bar and I have had them do exhaust work on a car previously. Great guys. What other convenient alternatives work for you? From my research, other options include roof racks (ugly); strap types (flimsy & paint damage). I have come from an XT Forester so the convenience options are totally different... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolmeow Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Anyone have close up photos of the factory tow bar or fastfit installed to their ISx50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayjase Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I just had one fitted at fast fit at leichardt , $550 drive away in 2 hours, not a bad job, exhaust vibrates slightly against it when sitting in park with engine running though so check that before you drive off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dis-lex-sic Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I just had one fitted at fast fit at leichardt , $550 drive away in 2 hours, not a bad job, Any chance you could post up a couple of photos of your towbar please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillippa Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Morning. I own a IS250c 2009 Lexas. can i put a towbar on ? It will only be for a E-Bike only. I hope you are able to give me an answer. I have been told by 2 people a will NOT be able to put 1 on. I am unable to put a boot rack on as it will bend the rubber that seal the boot. I really do not want to sell it so i can have a E-Bike. Please help me. Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bling Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I have seen a is250 with a proper tow bar in Moruya, check the USA club lexus forum ISF section about bike hitches . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzle Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Yes for both 250 and 350 BUT 350 not recommended due to I believe trailer load may impinge on drive-train reliability. Saying that I have seen on 350 and they are sold. Just contact a tow-bar outlet in your local city for price and availability etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilv1004s Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 (edited) On 4/20/2020 at 11:37 PM, Phillippa said: Morning. I own a IS250c 2009 Lexas. can i put a towbar on ? It will only be for a E-Bike only. I hope you are able to give me an answer. I have been told by 2 people a will NOT be able to put 1 on. I am unable to put a boot rack on as it will bend the rubber that seal the boot. I really do not want to sell it so i can have a E-Bike. Please help me. Thankyou pretty sure your going to have problems opening the roof with a tow bar on the back it uses sensors to detect if its safe to open the boot or not for the roof to go up and down maybe a tow bar with a detachable attachment? Edited April 26, 2020 by Atlantis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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