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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from etrailer. etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" part number e98851 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Standard 2" Receiver: Works with ball mounts, bike racks, and cargo carriers for versatility
Tows up to 3,500 lbs (GTW): Handles small trailers and light hauling with Class III strength
Holds up to 350 lbs (TW): Supports the downward load of mounted racks or towing setups
Bolt-On Installation: Mounts directly to your frame with included hardware and no welding
Matte Black Powder Coat: Protects against corrosion and hides dirt, scuffs, and dings

Features to know about

Take On More With Confidence: Class III Strength for Everyday Towing

This hitch gives you the muscle you need for light to moderate towing. With a 3,500 lbs maximum gross trailer weight and 350 lbs tongue weight, it handles small campers, utility trailers, or a loaded cargo carrier with ease. When used with a weight distribution system, the capacity jumps to 5,000 lbs GTW and 500 lbs TW. The sturdy, square-tube design keeps your setup stable and secure whether you’re pulling a trailer or carrying bikes for the weekend.

Built to Last: Matte Black Powder Coat Resists Rust and Hides Wear

You won’t have to worry about a shiny hitch showing every speck of dirt. The matte black powder coat over a protective base coat gives it a rugged look while resisting rust and corrosion. It’s more than just tough—it hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish. That means less time cleaning and more time getting out there.

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Install It Yourself: Bolt-On Design With No Welding Required

Everything about this hitch is set up to make installation straightforward. It bolts directly to the frame using the included hardware—no welding needed. The holes line up cleanly for a precise fit, and the full hardware kit plus instructions take the guesswork out of the job. You can get it done in your own driveway with basic tools and be ready to tow in about an hour.

Ready for Accessories: 2" Receiver Opening for Racks and Carriers

The 2" x 2" receiver opening makes it compatible with most bike racks, cargo carriers, and ball mounts built for Class III setups. Whether you’re hauling gear for work or heading out for a trip, this hitch gives you a solid connection point that’s built to handle everyday use without flexing or rattling around.

Specs

Dimensions

Receiver opening: 2" x 2"

Weight and Capacity

Rating: Class III
Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,000 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 350 lbs
Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 500 lbs

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

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Installation Details E98851 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2001 - 2006 Acura MDX
2003 - 2008 Honda Pilot

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by: Cj 09/22/2026 One Year Later

2004 Acura MDX

Fit perfectly on my 2004 MDX. I've owned the hitch since 2023 and it's been great. I dragged a trailer and a bike rack with it.

by: Doris 08/29/2026 One Year Later

Whenever the trailer is hitched up, it rattles. other than that, it’s fine.

by: Emmanuel 03/21/2020

2007 Honda Pilot

Amazing tow hitch. Quality, heavy duty and easy install. The process from ordering online with your convenient website, to the install videos, and then receiving the product was great! Installed right on to the undercarriage, with no issues! The install was also very easy with a helping hand, some WD-40 (because of the rust on my wife’s 2007 Honda Pilot) , and pneumatic tools. Thanks etrailer.com!! Shout out to George and Carol for your emails!

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Emmanuel One Year Later

3/22/2021

Great addition to the family truck. This product has paid for itself 10 times over with its use in the past 12 months. These guys at etrailer are pros and their website is awesome. Continue the great work!!

by: Ingar 10/02/2022

I needed a hitch receiver for the used 2003 Honda Pilot I just picked up so that I could use one of my old bike racks (saving a few hundred dollars).

The mount fit perfectly, but there's a HUGE caveat - if you are attaching a receiver on an older car, you MUST MUST MUST MUST clean out the weld nut threads first. There is ample warning about this throughout the comments - and I felt that I did a good job.

Well, I didn't. I chased the threads on the unused weld mounts, after some light cleaning with 3M industrial cleaner, using one of the old bolts from the tow hook I needed to remove. I coated the bolt with WD40 and slowly threaded it in to the first weld nut. When I couldn't hand-tighten anymore, I used a ratchet. After applying a very light amount of torque, the weld broke on the nut. With the bolt now stuck in one of the holes I needed to use, I spent the next 2 hours with a drill and a hack saw to cut the bolt.

Since I was only going to mount bikes on the hitch, I was willing to go with only 2 bolts on one side, but I obviously couldn't afford to break any more weld nuts. I spent the next couple of weeks meticulously cleaning out the threads with a bettery terminal cleaner and industrial cleaner (about 15 minutes each night). Finally I was able to get full travel on all the nuts with the old bolts, and that's when I was easily able to install the hitch.

Bottom line - don't mess around with the weld nuts. Clean them obsessively before trying to apply the smallest amount of torque.

Very happy with the end result.

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Ingar One Year Later

10/3/2023

Still doing the job!

by: James 07/23/2018

2006 Honda Pilot

I didn't want to have to put a trailer hitch on my car, but after my wife suffered a stroke and now has a mobility scooter, I simply couldn't keep manhandling that heavy scooter in and out of the car, so we decided to get a scooter platform.

I was also hoping this would be an easy-install because I'm not a mechanic by any definition.

I was amazed at how fast this trailer hitch arrived at my home and was really pleased that it bolted up into place exactly as the online video demonstrated, despite the fact that I have a full-sized spare tire! I was really concerned that I'd have to go back to the factory-installed "doughnut" tire, but while things are a bit snug, it worked out just as I had hoped it would. This hitch was a PERFECT fit.

**Important Note** MAKE SURE that you clean the bolt-holes out with a wire brush like they show you in the video and shoot some WD-40 or some other kind of lubricant into the holes and onto the bolts before installation. You also might want to try a mounting bolt in each hole before mounting. If you don't, you'll wish you did.

FYI, once you remove the tow-hook from the drivers side, there won't be any room to replace it, so just put that thought out of your mind.

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by: Anonymous 12/06/2025

2004 Honda Pilot

Add information about receiver so that fit of ball mount can be determined. My ball mount pin hole did not align (too short), and another ball mount had to be purchased. Good installation tips!!

by: Scott 12/23/2023

This is a high quality hitch that fit the car perfectly, easy to install and came with everything needed. The only issue I ran into was the holes in the passenger side (The ones which didn't have the tie down bolted on) were a little to rusty, and to avoid damaging the fine thread bolts I ran a tap through them before bolting the hitch up. Unfortunately I discovered this after I already started the install so I had to drop the hitch to run the tap. I should have checked the holes before I put it up the first time, but it wouldn't hurt to include that in a note on the instructions

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by: Edward 01/09/2026

2004 Honda Pilot

Solid, heavy duty feel. Directions very accurate. Direct bolt on 2004 Honda Pilot with zero drilling, moving muffler or such. Unbolt tow hook on driver side and clean the other mounting holes. Do that- and a solid impact or torque drill helps. It’s heavy- 36 lbs. I rested passenger side on top of muffler then put a starter bolt on driver side. Go back to passenger for a starter then center. Rest easy just be prepared to hold that up a while at first.

by: Scott 07/24/2021

Finally got this installed! Only took 2-3 hours :( should have only taken 15 mins. Thought the wrong bolts were sent because they would not screw in. Then took off the tow hook and all the screws went in there fine because there was bolts in those holes. The exhaust side was so gunked up and rusted I had to put a wire brush up there and twist it around a bunch of times and run the bolts in and out several times to get it to go in more. Also had to use a cheater bar for leverage it was so hard to screw-in. Finally was able to get it and it was very secure. I was unable to screw the 2 Bots to the bumper area because it was too rusted there but it is definitely sturdy enough to hold bikes. I plan on taking off my bumper to replace the bumper support later so I can screw those in. Overall it seems to be to very good quality and I am glad I got the less expensive etrailer version.

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by: Mark 12/24/2025

Received the hitch on time and in great condtion. (The center atteachment point had poked through the box but the hitch had no damage. ) Installed it last night and torqued to specs. Thanks!

by: Joe 05/03/2026

Arrived just as expected. Perfect packaging and all parts intact. Other companies could learn from your process.

by: Daniel 07/01/2026 One Year Later

Was very easy to install, very well built.

by: Robert 05/11/2019

2017 Acura MDX

Excellent product! I had purchased a class I hitch from you seven years ago, used it a couple times, but not in the past 5 years. When I recently bought a utility trailer I found that the bumper on my 2002 MDX had rusted to the point where I was not comfortable hauling anything with the class I. That's when I order the class III. installed the new hitch myself - it took about 4 hours, because I had to cut the lower bolts on the old hitch to get it off, and then had to tap the three frame bolt holes on the passengers side - they were full of 17 years worth of rust/dirt/debris. Now that it's all buttoned up, I couldn't be happier. This sucker is one sturdy hitch!

Robert One Year Later

5/18/2020

Hitch is still solid as a rock!

by: Cory 12/30/2025 One Year Later

I purchased this item a year ago and very much satisfied with the product. Install was easy and straightforward and is plenty durable for everyday use! Would buy again!

by: G 04/02/2023 One Year Later

The hitch fit properly, but installing it on a 16-yr-old car was not that easy, as the bolts were rusted on the car and the spot welds didn't hold when they were removed and then reinserted. Fixable, but not by me, I ended up having to hire somebody to install the hitch. That's not an issue for the hitch -- just a warning for anybody trying to install the hitch on an old car -- be verrrryyyy careful with those rusty old bolts and welds.

Jenny N.

4/4/2023

It is going to take some elbow grease to clean out the bolt holes on older vehicles due to all the road grime and debris that builds up. We have a FAQ that can help.

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by: Eamon 01/05/2021

Items were packed pretty well, nothing seemed to have moved or been damaged during shipping. Part fit as good as OEM, all hardware was correct and the harness fit perfectly.

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by: Andy 09/13/2019

Seems to be very good quality, made by Curt Mfg. I like that it fits my Pilot exactly without any cutting or bending. Also, plus that you don't need to remove the exhaust or any parts, just need to lower the spare tire temporarily. Good buy.

Andy S. One Year Later

9/14/2020

The hitch has been working out great. No issues.

by: Glen 06/07/2019

As advertised. Quick Shipping. Otherwise its a trailer hitch hard to get excited about:)

Glen One Year Later

6/13/2020

Works great, easy to install.

by: Jim 01/18/2019

Fast fast fast delivery. Super easy install. Hitch fit like a glove. This is my 2nd purchase from etrailer. Completely satisfied.

Jim One Year Later

1/19/2020

Excellent

by: Max 08/07/2023 One Year Later

I am pleased I found and bought my hitch from etrailer.com. Selecting the correct hitch was made easy using the tools on their website and it arrived earlier and well was packaged. I’m not a do-it-yourselfer so it took me about 3 ½ to install the hitch and it fit like a glove once I realized what underparts had to be removed before it could be secured to the frame. Lastly, I don’t understand why anyone would pay more for their hitch; etrailor.com hit a standing home run!

by: James 05/01/2019

2005 Acura MDX

Well fabricated piece, prompt delivery and the installation video online is helpful but ... I'm not thrilled with the fit on my 2005 MDX. I had to modify both muffler heat shields in order to get the hitch mounted without interference. Now that it's installed, it's pushing the "ears" of the lower bumper trim panel (between the hitch and the exhaust tips) out of position. Looks like I'll need to drop the exhaust again and make additional modifications to get the bumper trim back where it should be. Seems to work fine for towing but moderately disappointing overall when I was expecting a 60 minute project with an exact fit. If it wasn't such a big undertaking, I'd be thinking about returning this product and trying to find a hitch that was better designed to fit the car.

by: Gary 07/23/2024 One Year Later

etrailer stands by the products they sell. The hitch delivered had quite a bit of the protective coating missing exposing bare metal. etrailer customer service replaced promptly with another and made it very easy to return the first one. Also the hitch fit perfectly. I heartily recommend them to anyone needing a hitch and accessories.

by: Brian 03/27/2021

Cheapest trailer I could fine, the bolts didn't fit that they sent but the actual product is perfect. Solid, well made and again, significantly less expensive. Huge fan of etrailer and will use them in the future definitely!

Brian One Year Later

4/3/2022

Not good

Brooke M.

4/22/2022

Would you be able to share more on what issues you are having with this product? I would love to try and see if I can help.

by: Carlos E 09/09/2019

2005 Honda Pilot

I'm not sending a photo since I saw several on your site prior to purchase. What I will say is that the trailer hitch installation was a breeze; same with the wiring harness. Time for both was less than 1.5 hrs & that included set-up & clean-up. I followed the delivery schedule & was at home when delivered which was GREAT. This is the 3rd product I've purchased from etrailer & I've never been disappointed. I always look for accessories on etrailer prior to making a purchase.

by: Miguel M 05/13/2021

You really nailed it with this tow hitch! I looked at it and thought that it would not fit because the tight space between the rear bumper,spare tire and exhaust but once I installed it I was amazed at how well this part contours the bumper so as to conceal it. The only visible thing is the 2" receiver. Also loved the tubing it is made from. Looks cool! Great job guys!! Definitely will recommend you to my off road people!! Keep it up and God bless!!!

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