How to install a Tow Bar - Marty's Levorg Part 5

We took a boring CVT auto Subaru Levorg and swapped an entire 2018 Subaru WRX STI into it. It works SO well - now it's time to make the wagon even more useful with a tow bar!
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[@mightycarmods]

What's your favourite thing with wheels that isn't a car?

[@MileHighMopar]

The boat from the beginning of the episode!!! 🤣 Or airplanes... ✈️

[@blockbertus]

Must... resist... "your momma" joke...

[@njf__2379]

Bikes all day 🤙

[@vincentbunk9405]

Goat on wheels

[@OG-97]

Food trolley 👍

[@xani666]

Guys, you gotta take this car to subaru service and just record how confused the mechanic will be when they see it inside

[@danmcgee4734]

+1 to this! "1 logbook service please ser!"

[@jimmydass5290]

Yes yes send the car

[@nick-dq2fe]

Yesss will be good

[@michaelgolding1568]

Yes please that'd be CLASSIC

[@French20cent]

At this point I think every Subaru shop in Australia knows them though

[@01gtbdaily30]

I wouldn’t expect anything less from the best 4WD channel on the inter webs

[@PointlessDrummer]

The best WD40 channel

[@pyromaniac1207]

@@PointlessDrummer That's what I read at first.

[@Aiurasensei]

I'm absolutely flabbergasted that Marty and Moog consistently put out such high-quality content, WHILE STILL MAINTAINING THEIR FULL TIME JOBS. that's of to you, boys. Legends. --Peter @ Legit Street Cars (The #1 4WD channel on the Interballs 😜)

[@theslybaconirl]

As a fan for 5+ years, what in the world are their full time jobs?? Over 3.5M subs, merch brand does fairly well; I figured this has been it for the last few years.

[@l.a.benjamin6222]

@@theslybaconirl I'm also wondering

[@legmbackatit5855]

If I do remember correctly both of them are sound engineers right?

[@TacohMann]

@@legmbackatit5855 Yep, they also own a restaurant IIRC, unless that closed down during COVID.

[@TURBOTRISTO]

@@TacohMann the restaurant closed way before covid,

[@benthene2252]

As a boat mechanic myself, I would love a video about Marty's boat.

[@redermann]

Don’t forget to loosen or even remove the anti-rattle bolt when actually towing. Otherwise that point load will eventually strip the threads and render the bolt useless. Some brands have them on the top corner to mitigate this I think. Great mod! Your shins gon’ learn today.

[@benahhx]

Checked for this comment first. The bolt is only for anti-rattle when not towing. Have seen the welded nut snapped off due to leaving it in.

[@muzzthegreat]

"anti-rattle bolt" - I have a tow-bar on my recent car and I now know I need to look for an anti-rattle, thing - I had been thinking nasty shims or something. And, also about the lock-in load-pin : I drilled mine to take a padlock - wowee was it some VERY serious steel! - even with three sizes of bits, a drill-press and some WD40 it was a serious slog to drill it.

[@tonkinesenchill4240]

Marty’s levorg and Legacy….perfect 2 car garage, 2 generations of wagon excellence…..please could we see a challenge face off between the two?

[@argkatt9040]

Agreed, I want to see it! My money is on supergramps, atleast in a straight line.

[@ashleysharkey6406]

@@argkatt9040 unless it snaps a CV like last time it tried to go fast!

[@argkatt9040]

@@ashleysharkey6406 Hahah yea that's true, the thing scoots once it gets going though!

[@pettyvoucher2165]

I think super gramps vs Levorg STI would be interesting

[@WanderingDad]

"What's happenin next? DON'T KNOW!" That right there. Adventure on, Brothers.

[@Jakanddaxter1999]

Just a tip, consider adding an upgraded oil pickup and baffles pan just so you can thrash the EJ without worrying about oil starvation

[@TravisFabel]

I expect them to fully build out this motor to top reliable spec. So oil baffles, catch cans, etc.... and basic intake mods, more boost... etc. not maxed out just as much as you can do and still count as being reliable

[@mightycarmods]

Yeah had one on order for a while now

[@taliakuznetsova7092]

@@mightycarmods Is the shipping still that bad in Australia?

[@michaelramirez4864]

@@taliakuznetsova7092 noooo they’re implying that it came super fast, that’s why they said “we had one on order for a while”

[@Jakanddaxter1999]

@@mightycarmods Can't wait to see what you guys do. Got an EJ257 Legacy that I've just put a custom front mount set up on :)

[@MrJasperdeKnegt]

Here these parts need to have TUV approval. You see them on more that 50% of all the cars. Hatchbacks, wagons, crossovers SUVs. Almost everything and anything. I used to tow two trackday motorcycles on a trailer behind my Renault Clio and now behind my Volvo V60. The factory could also install electronic fold away towbars on more and more new cars. So very common in the Netherlands.

[@stephenrowley4171]

Pretty much the same in the UK

[@paule4204]

In Australia the tow bars are meant to be ADR approved. Hence MCM was not completely correct with getting a custom tow bar manufactured. Most manufactures will have a certificate on their website.

[@tdkyt46]

can't wait for the snorkel mod with the way this levorg looks like it's going

[@steviegriffin3513]

4 second mountain biking clip...MCM is now the best mountain biking channel on KZbin.

[@mtoe-mythoughtsoneverythin2548]

Soon to be the best boating channel on KZbin!

[@1racerboy1]

STI swapped boat, next episode!

[@bennyfactor]

I think it's pretty funny that you guys and Mechanical Stig have both put out a video on installing a factory towbar on a Subaru in the past month, purely serendipitously. Probably should use all your tips to put one on my dad's subaru as a christmas present.

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Nice paved road on this makeover. Subaru seems like automotive Lego. As a 1990 Volvo Station wagon owner, 11 other older Volvos I've been through, I can't get over the way a station wagon just makes life more fun. Gear, fresh air camping, and still have a nice car. Great series boys!

[@tyronestock8044]

That Subaru Levorg looks amazing it goes really fast out race track road Well Done Marty and Moog 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Flyingsquirrel69420]

Is this possibly turning into the best 4wd and boating channel on the internet?

[@JustinBelford]

This episode feels like Mighty Mods from a decade ago - LOVE THIS CONTENT! and the music.... oooh brings back memories.

[@DISMODEUS]

It has that “modify on your driveway” feel! Love it!

[@peterlofstrand]

Adding a tow bar can be a good thing. Since most cars are front heavy, then adding a bit of weight at the rear just means getting closer to 50:50 weight distribution 😎

[@DG_427]

Also if you can't drift with your car, you can drift with your trailer. 😎

[@mediocreman2]

Yes a few pounds is good, but speaking from experience if you actually try to make a car that wasn't 50/50 from the factory into a 50/50 car, you will have major problems. The car is designed to work with the weight balance it has. When you add a lot of weight on the rear, you can actually increase the pendulum potential and it can be dangerous. But yeah a tow bar is no problem!

[@JordanHill-vs7kc]

I put a tow bar on a 97 civic sedan. Hauled a bike just fine. And by bike I mean 125cc motocross bike on a golf cart trailer. Good times rolling up to the motocross track in that thing! Seriously, best riding years of my life using that setup, and it just screamed send it.

[@combatzac9592]

Guys at the ripe old age of 40, I've just bought my first Honda Civic (ep3 typeR) and the first mod I'm doing to it is the obligatory chopped sticker, thanks for all the great content, keep up the good work lads, can't wait to see what's next on the chopping block

[@drew8732]

This was one of the best series out... Keen for the next one! 😁😁

[@IlIIllIlIlllIIlIIlIIlIIIllllII]

6 hours ago what

[@TheBobes]

@@IlIIllIlIlllIIlIIlIIlIIIllllII I'm guessing Patreon supporters have access to the videos sooner (?).

[@IlIIllIlIlllIIlIIlIIlIIIllllII]

@@TheBobes oh true

[@mjjr1000]

Always having a good time when i see a vlog from the brothers from other mothers 👌🏻 My RD125LC I’m restoring.

[@sjackson2212]

By far the best SUV channel on the internet.

[@Fordgpw1942ocalafl]

I love how we're all growing up at the same time from pvc roll cages to look cool all the way to now where we install hitches to do more things lol 😆

[@garthor]

You guys should totally make an MCM towbar cap for when you don't want your towball dangling there... =p

[@TravisFabel]

I would put a chopped finger towbar cap on...

[@Kengurius2]

damn, I would love this on my outback :)

[@363unlucky2]

12:17 that drum n bass bit is amazing

[@JuanSilva-px9lx]

Does anyone know the song name?

[@leledreher]

that grovel looks so good damn

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

I think I'm at the stage where I *need* a Levorg WRX STI in my life.

[@grantwelch9255]

I drive a convertible S550 Mustang with a hitch on it for my mountain bikes! When I pull up to the trail centers, and see all those trucks, I'm glad I get to have more fun drive to and from the trail in a more fun car

[@AVInterfectorem]

Which bar did you get? I may be interested in one for my S550 in the future.

[@nigelsmith7366]

Look out...... Mustang drivers..... Run for cover..... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🏃🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@grantwelch9255]

@@nigelsmith7366 I was going to comment earlier, but I got stuck sideways in a ditch... lol

[@mediocreman2]

That's great. I love it when having the tool for the job is not excessive. I don't understand the guys that buy huge trucks just to put some bicycles in the back. Just make sure your license plate and taillights and blinkers are visible when you have your bicycles on. I've seen a car get rear ended once that had bicycles because you couldn't see them braking or signaling.

[@SpiderMax95]

Moog seriously needs to release all those DnB songs on streaming

[@marcgagnon4826]

Got super pumped when you said you were gonna pick up a couple bikes after the install... and then disappointment... lol love the show! You two are Legendary!!!

[@aaronmorris5403]

This episode was towtally amazing…..

[@benspencer9523]

You reckon Marty got it for $800 with a lowball offer? Ok, I'll get my coat and be off then.

[@HughRussell06]

Definitely recommend a locking tow bar pin. My dads old Amarok (now my car) had the towbar tongue stolen a week after getting the car brand new and he bought one when he got a new tongue fitted

[@andyparr19]

Great to see some tow bar content 😎 totally geeking out as I design these for a well known car maker here in the UK. Keep up the awesome work chaps

[@Liberty_GT_James]

10/10, biggest thing I miss about my Liberty (currently broken) is the the practicality. Wagon + towbar is an awesome combo. It's also fun to hand out a chop with a trailer in tow.

[@matthewdrew6268]

It makes the chassis stiffer... that's all you gotta say it's a performance upgrade!

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

How?

[@jossege]

Tow bars are a fairly common accessory for scca autocross cars here in the states. you can stay in stock class while adding a bit of stiffness to the chassis. With that being said, i was shocked at the price! A good tow bar here in the states is usually only $150-300 USD depending on the vehicle.

[@wb3191]

I worked at a dealership and I was shocked when he said $800...

[@giovannifacci]

In Italy a factory tow bar costs in the realms of 1000€. Even more sometimes. It must be retractable as you are not allowed to just drive around with the tow hitch out. Also the installation needs to be certified and put in the registrations papers .

[@wb3191]

@@giovannifacci Our biggest problem with them is hitting our shins on them as we walk around the car...

[@wowdogeful]

In Europe and Australia, towing with your vehicle is much more heavily regulated than in the United States, this is where most of the price difference comes from. The tow bar has to be officially certifed by an institution that's somewhat similar to OSHA or NRTL in the United States. This will obviously make the part more expensive, but it will also ensure that even the least expensive parts you pick up in a store will be of good quality and will actually be safe to use. In Europe, the tow bar also has to be installed by a certified mechanic if there is any welding involved, plus in some countries (Germany for example) the installation of such an accessory has to be noted in your vehicle's registration since you're making modifications to the crash structure by replacing or modifying the rear bumper support. If you get a tow bar installed by a mechanic, you will usually pay around 1200-1700€ depending on the type of car you have, but that price will include the parts, the labor to install it, as well as the relevant entry in your vehicle's registration papers so you can actually legally drive around and tow trailers with it.

[@giovannifacci]

@@wowdogeful perfectly explained. My Jimny factory towbar instelled by the dealer was 1300€

[@justin10054]

I love the old school MCM music being brought back for this episode!

[@syedabbasshah6544]

You guys are growing old. I can feel it in your videos of late. (and that's not a bad thing) And were growing old with you. Feels unreal. The same happened with Clarkson, Hammond, and May; but there was no connection like we had with you. They were already men when we were boys. With you we grew older together. I wonder if we'll see Grey haired Marty & Moog one day, and how they'll have changed/grown. Anyways, you guys are proper legends. And I mean that. Best wishes from the bottom of my heart.

[@josephchiorazzi8276]

I would love to see them work on a 93 Toyota Celica gt a car I used to have. It was very basic but would have been awesome with their touch

[@caoimhinmarsh]

No idea how possible it is, but an f1-style brake light (and like a brz) would be cool to use instead of the blanking plate

[@willhood4866]

Probably not too difficult, especially as all the rear light circuit is next to it for the trailer. You'd probably only need to wire a secondary circuit into the brake and ground leads to an LED array. It would be a pain to remove before inserting the hitch every time though

[@mas3773]

It's easier than that. You can get them for about $10-15 (in the US) and they just plug into the trailer plug. No need to wire anything special.

[@DazGeary]

Marty, I put a LED light cluster in instead of that cap. Plugs into the trailer lights socket. Gives you more tail and break lights. No one has attempted to rear end me since 🙂

[@Petrolhead99999]

The company I work for makes a hitch that hides under the bumper, it's called a Stealth hitch. If I ever have a car on bags I will definitely get a stealth hitch so I can slam it and not drag hitch. I machine the hitch 'center' that the ball mount locks into. Free advertising for B&W and I think it's a badass product. Hitches in general do add chassis stiffness, which is always good.

[@Cowboy1O1y]

I’m one for leaving the tow ball on full-time. If someone gives you an accidental tap from behind in traffic they get a nice little front bumper dent and my back bumper is all gravy.

[@xkblxcripple]

I hade a slightly longer tongue on my Ranger, It's been rear ended twice by people on there phones and no damage to my ranger but both of them had to be towed away as they left a pool of coolant on the highway.

[@mediocreman2]

It's not legal everywhere, not sure about there. But the biggest problem is you hit your shins on it. haha

[@npbevo]

A question for you two great guys...any plan to modify a people mover/7 seater etc. I will need one for my kids but I still have want for something sporty. I have thought about a Subaru Tribeca or maybe a Kia Sorento.... something with a form of 4wd but I'm not sure where to go or what to get.

[@rossmaugham2955]

Not sure what country you are in, but if in Aus/NZ/GB look for a Mazda MPV, can get them with a Turbo and 4WD. I have a turbo one and it's seriously quick when you put the pedal to the floor. Previously had a 4WD one (not real 4WD, only sends power to rear when the ECU feels car needs it) and it handled twisty winding roads really well.

[@npbevo]

@@rossmaugham2955 Aus, sounds like an idea, I do need 7 seats though....if I want to drive my partner AND my kids lol

[@npbevo]

@@rossmaugham2955 thanks for the idea!

[@insanelewis21]

As an avid boater that's had many off shore powerboats and now a nice rib, we need some mighty boat mods

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

10 years in the future. "Welcome to Mighty Caravan Mods"

[@Maddin24121988]

This music gives me some good retro chills…. Basically it’s the same video as years before, reshelling the Ol‘ liberty 1😂

[@samis4990]

Best boat channel on the internet.

[@kymandycliff2961]

Time for you guys to add "Best boating channel" on the internet.

[@MileHighMopar]

Omg! Legendary, gentlemen! Thank you for another fantastic episode!

[@sirBR4DFORD]

crazy actual watching this, i've been doing towbars for a good 8 years (making/fitting) so it's pretty cool to see this industry finally get some glory 😂

[@ottigreenisgo]

same here. not the most glorious job out there

[@Freakezzz]

Got my mk5 5 cylinder, 5 speed, Jetta. It came with a tow bar. I wanted to remove but always thought it may come in handy. Thanks for showing me how mad it could look at the same time! Practical, man!

[@frankgeimer5952]

Great show Gentlemen! Keep them coming and I'll keep watching!

[@Streetw1s3r]

Love the old school Mighty Car Mods background music.

[@joebidensteeth447]

The best part is that now you have the perfect place to put some truck nutz!

[@xyanide1986]

My 2002 Corolla hatch with a lazy 1.6 also has a towhook. It's been awesome for light duty stuff.

[@jigjag95]

Stellar intro as always, chaps! 🤘🏼

[@smdnsnnd7254]

I had no idea about that anti rattle screw... Thanks man ... Fixed the rattle on my car

[@Nick37376]

Gotta love the OG first season music...You've come a long way, Team Evo.

[@Food_That_I_Sadly_Hate]

Love it! You guys are amazing.

[@NigelsModellingBench]

Brilliant.. thanks guys!!

[@matthiasaronjonsson3066]

Awesome! :D Finally you guys did a towhitch install!

[@jameselliott9384]

Good evening Chaps from the UK, keep up the videos, I really enjoy them, cheers

[@Ghostt257]

Those tow bar prices are crazy, here in the US there are two major manufacturers of tow bars, Curt, and Draw-Tite. For my 2012 Honda CRV EX-L AWD it's about $150 USD, Class III spec. Love what you guys are doing with this project, definitely a mad Subaru

[@Dave435l]

I thought the same thing, I think my curt on a 18 Subaru Forester was just over 300

[@ddsgardening7437]

Really enjoy the way u guys think and do things, Kudos

[@fatboyshadetree5139]

At work and settled in to eat my lunch and saw you posted a new video. Yay!

[@floriankrentz7482]

Love the series, greetings from Germany

[@ashleysharkey6406]

Deja vu! I'm sure I just saw Benny put a towbar and a bike rack on a Subaru last week! Not that I'm complaining 😁

[@AJ-oj5eu]

Tow-ball (noun). Heavily engineered item, usually made from steel, mechanically attached to rear of vehicle to allow towing light implements. Ideal for smash your shins on while putting groceries in the boot.

[@MichaelSteeves]

I had the factory tow hitch installed on my Outback 3.6. It looks so much better than most aftermarket ones! Integrated into the bumper rather than dropped below the bumper. I tow a 2500 lb (1100 kg) travel trailer. Trailer brakes also make a huge difference.

[@Furry_Viking]

Marty hit a really good point. What you like in a car is probably going to change as you go through life and that's ok man!

[@phoenixvictorsen4561]

Love the vid boys

[@robertmckay694]

Such a cool mad project!

[@the_stranded]

Quality video as usual, that Levorg is slowly winning me over.

[@Greeneyes77773]

Thanks guys, this helped today 👌

[@foodtuub]

Always think of basketball when I see chrome towballs lol . Thanks guys

[@carspotter69]

I love this channel

[@AnotherClown]

Thumbs up for the thumbnail alone

[@agenthaine]

As a dude that has had a towbar fitted to his last 3 vehicles there's a huge benefit that hasn't been mentioned. Towbars make the rear end of your vehicle significantly more robust, I've been rear ended quite hard with one fitted and beyond some minor damage to the plastic bumper the rear of my char held up really well indeed. The front of the other dudes car was absolutely fucked... No brainer

[@m__r1100]

Best thing about a towbar? Our car was unmarked last week, whereas the BMW that rear ended us had a neat towball hole in his bumper. 🤣

[@royfrewer7896]

Looks so good 😍

[@brodiekennedy6351]

I know this thing wasn’t that complicated but possibly my favourite build so far Videos are awesome not too long maybe you guys could have squeezed more content out of this and still not have over done it I wanted a levorg a few years ago looked at one at the dealer and all but couldn’t bring myself to do it with no manual Been watching since almost the very start and this build has re sparked something that’s been missing the last couple of years for sure I love it

[@andyheilmann1656]

that's one of the few mods me and my dad did together. We put a hitch on my mom's Toyota minivan. it's great for towing around camping supplies and kayaks

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@The_journeyy]

What a useful modification 👀

[@michaelcloss565]

I love listening to them talk about towing "you can tow like 3 tons in a Ute". Look out to my driveway like 10 tons no problem lol.

[@fyrbug]

Being able to fit a towbar (to tow my boat and other toys) was a big reason why I got a Levorg instead of a WRX.

[@matt_hayward]

Keep on vorgin boys lovin' it!

[@henrymccaddin4629]

People in the PNW area of america (crunchy granola subaru people) are uber jealous of this build (including me) if only we had a levorg in america ;-;

[@timlorenz9936]

I never had a car with a tow ball on it! until a few years back" When I bought a yellow Mazda SP20 wagon with the tow ball, The first thing I bought was a $700 4,1 tinny with a clapped out trailer, That I had the pleasure of rebuilding to the weapon it is today, boating is life! LOL

[@bigscandi]

I drive a 1st gen Scion Tc and was getting tired of taking my mountain bike apart to take it places. Picked up an aftermarket 1 1/4" receiver for just shy of $200 USD. It's not rated for towing but it can handle a bike rack with zero problems. It has since made bike transportation easier and saves my cars interior from dirt and potential leaking brake cylinders. Needed an impact driver to remove the factory tow hook, a reciprocating saw to make a hole bigger to get hardware into the frame, and a torque wrench to get everything torqued to spec. Trying to get 60 ft-lbs of torque on your back in a driveway is not easy. Have also been pretty happy with my Kuat Sherpa bike carrier.

[@somedude1119]

I put one of these tow bars on my 2019 Honda Fit for the same reason - to bring bikes. AMAZING value.

[@Kdajjsp]

I asked for a tow bar video years ago!! awesome team

[@killroy2993]

I installed one on a buddies TDI VW... Best decision ever.... Hauled dirt bikes, ATV s, picked up engines. And got great mpg

[@soulyouth]

Just watched Benny do this, cool to see the diff between the sti wagon vs this

[@morphshag]

Rake loves this. 👍🏻

[@Hman9876]

I put a tow bar on my lifted Miata last year. Best mod. I towed my harbor frieght 4 foot by 8 foot kit trailer 900 miles this summer. It's perfect for hauling two dirt bikes with a drink cooler!

[@xxxneoxxx]

We used to tow our 6m seafarer victory with an XF falcon. fun times at certain ramps!