X4 Trailer Hitch?

MikeG12 · 03-14-2020, 06:51 PM

Looking at configuring an X4 M4.0 and noticed that it doesn't have a trailer hitch option like the X3. I would primarily just want a 2" receiver for a bike carrier. It looke like there are aftermarket hitches available but nothing from the factory. Anybody know anything about this? What aftermarket hitches are you using?

chassis · 03-15-2020, 12:38 PM

I'm not familiar with the X4. I'm guessing the body in white (steel structure) is similar or the same, particularly the rear bumper beam where it attaches to the longitudinal rails. This is where the X3 factory bumper assembly is attached.

If you use the search feature on this site, you will find it.

A question in my mind, is how different or similar are the rear fascias/diffusers/valences? The X3 has a different rear diffuser for the factory trailer hitch. Can the X3 trailer hitch rear diffuser be used on the X4? Will the paint match? Would it require a respray by a body shop?

sinbad4 · 03-15-2020, 12:49 PM

Wish there was factory option - for X3M as well. My aftermarket choice:
https://stealthhitches.com

MikeG12 · 03-17-2020, 03:34 PM

Yeah, the Stealth hitch looks like the best bet, albeit expensive.

DrSteveB · 03-17-2020, 04:11 PM

Having a Stealth hitch and BMW controller installed on an '18 x3 Friday at the Stealth shop in Georgia. I'll take pictures and share my thoughts. My research that this is the best option with the added benefit of being invisible - no cutting or wire cutting needed. It is pricey though.

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MikeG12 First Lieutenant 65 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M40, 2000 Z3M, 2017 X1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	X4 Trailer Hitch? Looking at configuring an X4 M4.0 and noticed that it doesn't have a trailer hitch option like the X3. I would primarily just want a 2" receiver for a bike carrier. It looke like there are aftermarket hitches available but nothing from the factory. Anybody know anything about this? What aftermarket hitches are you using?
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chassis Colonel 6599 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: 9Y0 Cayenne S Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Einbahnstraße iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 Porsche Cayenne S [7.69]	I'm not familiar with the X4. I'm guessing the body in white (steel structure) is similar or the same, particularly the rear bumper beam where it attaches to the longitudinal rails. This is where the X3 factory bumper assembly is attached. If you use the search feature on this site, you will find it. A question in my mind, is how different or similar are the rear fascias/diffusers/valences? The X3 has a different rear diffuser for the factory trailer hitch. Can the X3 trailer hitch rear diffuser be used on the X4? Will the paint match? Would it require a respray by a body shop?
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sinbad4 Captain 783 Rep 911 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: MN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	Wish there was factory option - for X3M as well. My aftermarket choice: https://stealthhitches.com __________________ • 2020 BMW X3 M40i Graphite : ZDA/ZDB/ZPX/718M/2VF/2T4/3KA/3AC/688/6NW/3AC
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MikeG12 First Lieutenant 65 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M40, 2000 Z3M, 2017 X1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	Yeah, the Stealth hitch looks like the best bet, albeit expensive.
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DrSteveB Private First Class 32 Rep 164 Posts Drives: '18 540d, '18 X3, '10 335d Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (0)	Having a Stealth hitch and BMW controller installed on an '18 x3 Friday at the Stealth shop in Georgia. I'll take pictures and share my thoughts. My research that this is the best option with the added benefit of being invisible - no cutting or wire cutting needed. It is pricey though.
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