2024 X5

OC2024X5 · 07-13-2023, 03:30 PM

Recently purchased 2024 X5 that came with tow hitch. I have no use for it and cosmetically, it's horrendous. What are my options?? If I remove the tow hitch do I have to install a different rear bumper support part? Can I remove the tow hitch and easily install another OEM bumper or aftermarket rear diffuser?

Any help and insight is much appreciated!!

bloom · 09-09-2023, 01:27 PM

They practically didn’t sell oem hitches during covid because of supply shortages. And BMW won’t retrofit one.

show that precious option off

Boardmember · 09-09-2023, 02:02 PM

‘In the eye of the beholder’ they say.

I think my OEM hitch is tastefully minimalist and ads another layer of functionality to my xDrive.

MassWholeBimmer · 09-09-2023, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Boardmember

‘In the eye of the beholder’ they say.

I think my OEM hitch is tastefully minimalist and ads another layer of functionality to my xDrive.

Absolutely... Show that hitch off..

Boardmember · 09-09-2023, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MassWholeBimmer

Absolutely... Show that hitch off..

That’s a rap lyric, isn’t it?

MassWholeBimmer · 09-09-2023, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Boardmember

That’s a rap lyric, isn’t it?

With the "B" instead...I think it is...

X5BeemerKlaus · 10-23-2023, 08:02 AM

Hi OC2024X5,

Any update?
Who else has done this?
Looking to do the same.

bagd0003 · 10-23-2023, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by X5BeemerKlaus

Hi OC2024X5,

Any update?
Who else has done this?
Looking to do the same.

I think you can just get a piece of the bumper for the non-tow hitch model and replace the existing one, but you'd have to double check. They are held by a handful of screws underneath and 2 rivets. I have one form an X-line(silver) non M-sport that I'd be willing to sell. It's a part number 5 in the attached diagram.

Xtabi · 10-23-2023, 10:06 AM

If you ain’t be gotsen some dezz nuts on your hitch then u b doin’ it wrongz:

https://a.co/d/eLaMFAf

X5BeemerKlaus · 10-23-2023, 10:14 AM

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Interested in that part.

bagd0003 · 10-23-2023, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by X5BeemerKlaus

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Interested in that part.

You probably want to make sure the tow hitch will clear the cover. Feel free to PM me.

bagd0003 · 10-23-2023, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by X5BeemerKlaus

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.
Interested in that part.

Pics of the actual part here:

X5BeemerKlaus · 10-23-2023, 09:40 PM

Here are two pictures of mine currently.
What is the best color choice for black vs. body color?
Which section would you paint body color, black?
Thank you.

MrChips · 10-24-2023, 01:02 PM

Paint the silver defuser the same color as the body color. Mine, for example, is Arctic Gray. Painted mine today and it looks ten times better than the silver. Now, going down the road, my X5 doesn't look like it's wearing a diaper.

bagd0003 · 10-24-2023, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrChips

Paint the silver defuser the same color as the body color. Mine, for example, is Arctic Gray. Painted mine today and it looks ten times better than the silver. Now, going down the road, my X5 doesn't look like it's wearing a diaper.

That's a very nice alternative too!

X5BeemerKlaus · 10-24-2023, 09:51 PM

MrChips,
I like your idea.
Anyone else have pictures, ideas on how to sport up the rear number color scheme?
Seems like that black throws me and off.
Thanks.

X5Knox · 10-25-2023, 01:39 PM

I just noticed that M sport package has different rear bumper too . I know that the front is different but didn’t know rear is different too than standard rear bumper. That's how M sport package bumper looks with towing package

X5BeemerKlaus · 10-27-2023, 05:48 PM

Yes, correct. That is in my list.
If anyone wants the trailer hitch from my 2024 X5 (came installed with it) let me know. Most likely uninstall the BMW trailer hitch and wiring harness, and get the M style rear bumper (just the outer layer of ABS plastic and have it painted the body color).

Maxthepil0t · 11-06-2023, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by OC2024X5

Recently purchased 2024 X5 that came with tow hitch. I have no use for it and cosmetically, it's horrendous. What are my options?? If I remove the tow hitch do I have to install a different rear bumper support part? Can I remove the tow hitch and easily install another OEM bumper or aftermarket rear diffuser?

Any help and insight is much appreciated!!

If you decide to sell your hitch and lower diffuser part for the hitch cut out let me know. Ill purchase it from you.

I want to add it to my x5.

croseb2 · 12-02-2023, 08:38 AM

Anyone know the part number for the lower rear bumper section on a 2019 X5 that has the cutout for the OEM hitch? I can find the tow hitch but not the insert.

bagd0003 · 12-04-2023, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by croseb2

Anyone know the part number for the lower rear bumper section on a 2019 X5 that has the cutout for the OEM hitch? I can find the tow hitch but not the insert.

Looks like it's 51127495553, you can double check with the dealer.

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OC2024X5 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	2024 X5 - Tow Hitch Bumper Replacement Recently purchased 2024 X5 that came with tow hitch. I have no use for it and cosmetically, it's horrendous. What are my options?? If I remove the tow hitch do I have to install a different rear bumper support part? Can I remove the tow hitch and easily install another OEM bumper or aftermarket rear diffuser? Any help and insight is much appreciated!!
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bloom Enlisted Member 15 Rep 37 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	They practically didn’t sell oem hitches during covid because of supply shortages. And BMW won’t retrofit one. show that precious option off
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Boardmember Private First Class 130 Rep 169 Posts Drives: BMW X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Gulf Coast USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 xDrive 40i [0.00]	‘In the eye of the beholder’ they say. I think my OEM hitch is tastefully minimalist and ads another layer of functionality to my xDrive.
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X5BeemerKlaus New Member 9 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	Hi OC2024X5, Any update? Who else has done this? Looking to do the same.
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Xtabi Colonel 1702 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	If you ain’t be gotsen some dezz nuts on your hitch then u b doin’ it wrongz: https://a.co/d/eLaMFAf __________________ 2016 F80 \| MG/SO \| DCT \| Adaptive M Suspension \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| CF Roof \| CF Trim
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X5BeemerKlaus New Member 9 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	Here are two pictures of mine currently. What is the best color choice for black vs. body color? Which section would you paint body color, black? Thank you. Attached Images
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MrChips New Member 16 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X5 xDrive 45e Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 xDrive 45e [8.50]	Paint the silver defuser the same color as the body color. Mine, for example, is Arctic Gray. Painted mine today and it looks ten times better than the silver. Now, going down the road, my X5 doesn't look like it's wearing a diaper. Attached Images
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X5BeemerKlaus New Member 9 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	MrChips, I like your idea. Anyone else have pictures, ideas on how to sport up the rear number color scheme? Seems like that black throws me and off. Thanks.
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X5Knox Private 145 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50E Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	I just noticed that M sport package has different rear bumper too . I know that the front is different but didn’t know rear is different too than standard rear bumper. That's how M sport package bumper looks with towing package Attached Images
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X5BeemerKlaus New Member 9 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Idaho iTrader: (0)	Yes, correct. That is in my list. If anyone wants the trailer hitch from my 2024 X5 (came installed with it) let me know. Most likely uninstall the BMW trailer hitch and wiring harness, and get the M style rear bumper (just the outer layer of ABS plastic and have it painted the body color).
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croseb2 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 50i Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Anyone know the part number for the lower rear bumper section on a 2019 X5 that has the cutout for the OEM hitch? I can find the tow hitch but not the insert.
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