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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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Price: $158.95
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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etrailer Trailer Hitch
- etrailer
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- 900 lbs TW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- Custom Fit Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
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.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer
- Matte black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
- Made in the USA
- Mounting hardware may be imported
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 6,000 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 8,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 900 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 900 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 6,000 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
Rugged, Matte Black Finish
The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.
etrailer Technical Support
At etrailer we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
e98840 etrailer Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver - 2" - Matte Black Carbide
Item # e98840
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2014 - 2020 Acura MDX
- 2016 - 2021 Honda Pilot
Customer Reviews
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" - e98840
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (493 Customer Reviews)
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.
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by: Scott03/12/2019
Honda Pilot
Easiest hitch I ever put on. I remember putting on an oem hitch years ago and it was a bear to install, not to mention the size of it. The etrailer hitch was a cinch. An extra set of hands makes it a lot easier to thread bolts at the same time. Thread the middle one first and you can let it hang for a second while you thread the rest. The 17' Honda Pilot required me to undo tailpipe from hanger in order to get my torque wrench and socket up into the right passenger side rear. Not to mention dropping the spare. Other than those two things it was very easy for a diy'er. I noticed the instructions mentioned warranty provided by curt. Perhaps they making these specifically for etrailer? The power black is nice against the white paint and black bumper. It conceals nicely and would recommended over the two options available. It will be mostly used for bike rack. 611195
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by: Brian04/22/2014
Good quality hitch - takes a beating during shipping though, and mine had a 'dent' on the bottom corner of the receiver. Overall it shouldn't affect the performance of the hitch, it's just a cosmetic issue. Installs in 30 minutes or less. Helpful hint that I didn't learn until AFTER I installed it by myself was to use long zip ties to temporarily hold the hitch up on both sides while you work in the bolts. Overall very satisfied w/this hitch and look forward to putting it through it's paces. 534934
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by: Donald10/24/2017
2017 Acura MDX
A little more difficult to install than I had anticipated. Unless the hitch is tipped down and slid up behind the exhaust pipe hangers, it will not go into place. I mounted it by my self and it rubbed the exhaust hangers until secured in place. If the portions that fit flat on the frame were notched slightly, this would not have been a problem and would have swung into place much more easily. I believe that this would still have been a problem even if I had a helped on the install as the hitch is wider than the rubber bushing on the exhaust hangers. That said, it is a heavy duty well made product and looks great on my 2017 Acura MDX. 535122
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Richard - 01/09/2020
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by: Richard01/08/2019
2019 Honda Pilot
Just received the hitch last night and did unpack it from the box. I will be installing very soon. My first impression is that it is very well manufactured. The gauge of steel, welds and paint job all look very good. I am sure this hitch will work great. The only criticism I have is that one end of the hitch was poking thru and hanging outside of the box as it was delivered. Otherwise I think the value overall is super. Thanks! 595789
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Receiver has worked out very well. It gets used quite frequently, using it to pull large utility and boat trailers. I am very pleased with its performance.
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Rachael H - 08/08/2019
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by: Kevin07/15/2019
Hi I tried the mounting bolts and they seem tight. the car is new and screw threads are clean. I will try to clean then anyway. my question is are the threads standard for the bolts . I only threaded by hand . the bolt did about 1 1/2 turns before needing a wrench 670351
Comments
The hardware that is included should be 6 of the M14-1.5 x 40 Hex Head bolts. With the conical tooth washer in place they should be installed and torqued to specifications in the instructions with a torque wrench. It should take a wrench and pretty good force to get these installed. Cleaning the weld nuts is a good idea regardless of the age of the vehicle, there still may be some mild road debris, or potentially some paintpowder coating in the vehicle weld nuts from the factory. Here is a link to the installation instructions and one of our videos for your reference:
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How to Clean Weld Nuts for the Installation of a Trailer Hitch
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Thanks for getting back to me the hitch is in place . The hitch mount make the spare tire offset from being flush to underside of car. The tire is stable . Ill drive around and see how it goes.
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by: Ben01/05/2019
2019 Honda Pilot
This is the second etrailer hitch we've put on our vehicles and both times the products have been great and easy to install! 595232
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by: Samethys06/28/2018
Shipping fast and very good service. Th anks 535176
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by: David W.08/31/2019
2019 Honda Pilot
2" Hitch receiver for a 2019 Honda Pilot. I received my order promptly. Box arrived in great condition. The hitch itself has a very nice powder-coated finish. The installation on a 2019 Honda Pilot tucks in nicely behind the bumper so only the actual receiver itself is visible. The installation was very simple (6 bolts). Simply lower the spare tire down and out of the way. I would definitely recommend having a second set of hands to hold it in place (it's heavy). I was able to actually use a floor jack to be my second set of hands and hold it in place while I bolted it in the place. The installation took me about 10-15 minutes and it looks great. This is a great alternative to the OEM factory hitch for the money. I did not run any electrical wiring or have a transmission cooler installed as I am only intending on using this to install a hitch-mount bicycle rack. I am very pleased with this purchase and would recommend it for your vehicle. 696142
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Charles - 08/22/2019
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by: Charles08/21/2018
2018 Honda Pilot
Wanted a trailer hitch on my 2018 honda pilot. A honda install was very costly and The trailer rental place was a long wait or dropoff. I installed it myself with the aid of two 5 gallon buckets. The hitch fit perfectly. Dry fitted the bolts before the install to make sure everything would snug up. I snugged them up with my torque wrench to the rating mentioned in the instructions. Took about an hour. Would be easier with some help. I still have to install the wiring, but waiting for the tester to arrive. 556388
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Havent really used it. Wow a year later and still havent installed the electric..
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by: glenn06/28/2019
heavy but sturdy, ready to haul 664275
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by: Dennis07/19/2019
2014 Acura MDX
Fits perfect. Easy installation. I did need a helper to install due to the Wieght. I was able to do it without lifting the vehicle. 672265
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by: Rich Z.05/06/2015
2016 Acura MDX
Looks like a great product so far on my 2016 MDX. Installation was easy and worked out just like the video showed. I held the hitch in place while my wife threaded in the first couple of bolts. The hitch looks great with only the receiver itself exposed -- everything else is hidden under the body of the car.The only minor issue was the final torquing of the bolts on the passenger side. I was using a beam-type torque wrench and the exhaust pipe interfered with the extension bar I needed to get a clear path. you may have to "un-hang" the exhaust pipe to get an unimpeded path for torquing. I was able to tighten the bolts, but I have no idea if they are torqued to spec. Not too worried as this hitch will be used only for bike racks. 534944
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Andy - 08/08/2019
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by: Andy08/08/2018
2018 Honda Pilot
Just installed e98840 on 2018 Honda Pilot. Fits great. Matte finish works great with lower plastic of bumper. Although box was a bit rough on delivery the hitch was in perfect condition. Also very quick shipping 551237
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Hitch has worked out well after 1 year
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by: steve h07/05/2014
I've ordered two hitches from etrailer in the last two months. The first took about two weeks for delivery, the second arrived within a couple of days. etrailer could improve their shipping cartons. The boxes both arrived in were heavily damaged in shipment--carton torn and steel exposed. I alerted etrailer on the first, and requested an RMA. They tried to talk their way through the carton situation, and issued an RMA after a bit. Because these are heavy duty steel hitches, I decided to attempt the installation anyway. I took both to mechanics for installation. My first installer couldn't install--I think he just didn't want to spend mess around with this and gave up. The second mechanic did fine...so I suspect these are pretty easy to install. Over all, the ordering process was easy, and the price seemed reasonable. Expect the hitch cartons to be damaged...but the hitches are steel, so should be ok to install. 534936
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by: Robert01/26/2021
Very easy to install 943423
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by: Yuliel01/24/2021
2021 Honda Pilot
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by: Larry01/24/2021
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by: Paul01/23/2021
2018 Acura MDX
Love Etrailer. The product is very solid. Fit frame perfectly. Powder coat finish looks solid. Instructions are easy to follow. If you are doing this in your driveway 2 jack stands and a jack help a ton. Item ships quick and well packed. Have ordered all of my hitches here. 941973
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by: William01/23/2021
2017 Honda Pilot
Product is amazing. Just as described and easy to install. Would highly recommend. Thank you! 941868
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by: Ed01/22/2021
Hitch arrived when promised Perfect fit for my 2018 Honda Pilot. Easy install. Plenty of clearance between hitch and spare tire. Stacked short lengths of 6x6 and 2x4 boards to raise hitch in place. 941097
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by: Stephen01/21/2021
Acura MDX
Perfect for my Acura MDX. Easy to install. Great for bike racks. 940591
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by: Mike01/13/2021
2018 Acura MDX
Installed quickly and works great. I had it on the MDX just 30 minutes after it was delivered on the porch. I used a small Igloo Playmate (on its side) to prop up one side while bolting the first side. One man job for this skinny-armed cyclist. 937362
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by: William01/11/2021
GREAT 936559
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by: Rogelio01/09/2021
Easy to install, great quality. 935891
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by: Tom01/08/2021
easy install, fit perfectly, arrived when expected. I would recommend etrailer.com for any and all accessory needs. 935503
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- Best Trailer Hitch for a 2019 Honda Pilot to Carry a Bike RackWhen comparing the different trailer hitch receivers that fit the 2019 Honda Pilot you're really splitting hairs. There's so much similarity between them. They install in the same fashion and have identical capacities. They also have about the same bumper clearance. Even the price is basically the same. The Draw-Tite part # 75225 has the safety chain loops hanging below the receiver which reduces ground clearance so it's my last choice. Between the other two I'd go with the etrailer.com...
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view full answer... - Solution for Trailer Hitch for 2020 Honda Pilot with 20 inch Spare Wheel/TireAll of the hitches we offer including the # e98840 won't be able to fit a 20 inch spare with the hitch installed. So you have a couple options. You could put the spare in the rear cargo area (you probably won't want to do that), you could keep the spare in your garage (where it will do you no good), or you could track down a smaller size spare from a Honda dealer so that you can have the hitch installed and keep a spare on you.
view full answer... - How Does 7-Way Typically Attach to 2019 Honda Pilot with etrailer Hitch InstalledDue to how the etrailer.com hitch part # E98840 installs and how the rear fascia covers most of the hitch you'd have to use a 7-way bracket like the part # 18138 attached to the lower portion of the rear fascia. I attached two pictures. The first picture shows how this bracket attaches to a lower fascia on a truck, and the second shows how the hitch # E98840 installs and the available area to the sides of the hitch tube that this bracket could install onto.
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- 4 Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Honda PilotFor 3 to 4 bikes you'll definitely want to go with a hitch mounted bike rack as they are the most secure and easiest to load. So let's start with a hitch. For that the best option is the etrailer # e98840 for your 2016 Honda Pilot as it has plenty of weight capacity for the bike rack and also only has the hitch opening below the rear bumper which helps make it less visible and gives better ground clearance. Now for a bike rack I prefer the platform bike racks as they are easier to load...
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- Trailer Hitch Fit For a 2019 Acura RDXThere is a trailer hitch fit for your 2019 Acura RDX, though to answer your specific question, nobody has used Trailer Hitch # E98840 on a '19 RDX as it does not fit. For your 2019 Acura RDX the hitch that fits is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch # 76268, which is a Class III hitch with a 3,500 lb towing capacity and 350 lb tongue weight capacity. This hitch is a complete bolt-on installation that does not require any drilling into your RDX to install and it comes with a lifetime...
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- Alternative to etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2017 Acura MDXThere is - as of this writing - a long scheduled wait time for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98840 that fits your 2017 Acura MDX, but we do have an alternative for you. What I recommend instead is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13146. This is the exact same hitch, with the only difference being it has a more glossy coat than the etrailer hitch; they are otherwise the same, including the installation. So that's the route I recommend going to add a hitch to your 2017...
view full answer... - Will etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit 2017 Acura MDX With Full Size SpareAs long as the spare tire uses an 18" or smaller wheel, it will still fit after the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98840 you were looking at is installed on your 2017 Acura MDX. If you have a spare tire with larger than an 18" wheel you will need to purchase a compact spare tire from your local Acura dealer, as none of the trailer hitch receivers offered for your vehicle will work with a wheel larger than 18". The etrailer # e98840 you were looking at is a great option due to...
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- etrailer Hitch for 2020 Honda Pilot that Allows Hands Free Lift Gate to FunctionThe etrailer hitch part # e98840 that fits your 2020 Honda Pilot will still allow your hands free lift gate to function. You will most likely need to kick to either side of the hitch opening. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Best Looking Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Acura MDXThe etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98840 is the best looking, most OEM like trailer hitch available for a 2018 Acura MDX. The etrailer hitch has a hidden design which means the cross tube is hidden and all you'll see is the required receiver tube opening. Furthermore, the receiver tube is tucked up nicely under the rear bumper so it doesn't hang down and reduce ground clearance. This is the least visible option for this vehicle. The finish on the etraler hitch is also matte which...
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- Will the etrailer Trailer Hitch for a 2020 Honda Pilot Work With the Hands Free Lift Gate SensorsThe etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98840 is a great option for a 2020 Honda Pilot. It will still allow for the hands free lift gate feature to be operational. That said, you will be limited to areas directly beside the receiver tube opening which is the case for most vehicles with these sensors. I have attached a video I did installing this hitch for you as well.
view full answer... - Difference Between Curt and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receivers for 2019 Acura MDXThe only difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13146 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98840 for your 2019 Acura MDX are the finishes. The Curt has a glossy black finish while the etrailer hitch has a matte black finish. The style you like is really just personal preference but the matte black finish of the etrailer hitch tends to hide minor nicks and scratches better than the glossy finish of the Curt. Other than that, the two hitches offer the same bolt-on...
view full answer... - Does Installation of etrailer e98840 Hitch Receiver on 2020 MDX Require Any Modifications to BodyNo, there isn't any lowering of the exhaust system or any other type of modifications to the undercarriage when installing the etrailer # e98840; it's actually one of the easier installations and should take roughly 30 minutes to complete. I've linked an installation video we did on a 2019 MDX that you might find helpful to follow along with during the process. If you're going to be towing with this hitch, you'll also need a wiring harness, ball mount and hitch ball. For a wiring harness...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2021 Honda PilotI believe you are looking for a trailer hitch for your 2021 Honda Pilot which for that I recommend the etrailer # e98840 as it has great towing capacities and is mostly hidden. If you need trailer wiring too the Tekonsha part # 118760 is easy to install and very reliable as well.
view full answer... - Hitch and Adjustable Ball Mount for 2016 Acura MDXWhen we installed the etrailer hitch part # e98840 on a 2016 Acura MDX like yours we found there was a distance of 14-1/4 inches from the ground to the top of the hitch opening. So using the two dimension you mentioned you'd need a rise of 4 inches and 7 inches for your two trailers. The Curt adjustable ball mount # D900 would be a great choice to give you all ball sizes and the rise you'd need. Since you'd always have it in the rise position there would be no ground clearance issues. There...
view full answer... - Will etrailer Trailer Hitch Fit 2020 Honda Pilot EX-L for Bike RackYes, the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98840 will fit your 2020 Honda Pilot EX-L. I have attached some photos of this installed on a 2020 Pilot for you to check out as well as an installation video that you can reference. The install process is actually fairly easy so you should be able to do this on your own and save on the cost of getting it installed at a shop and the video will show you exactly what to do. If you don't already have a bike rack then I highly recommend the Thule Camber...
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- Torque for etrailer Trailer Hitch e98840 I have added a cut out to the linked installation instructions which have the torque settings for the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # E98840 for you. I have also linked a couple install videos for you to take a look at.
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- Best Trailer Hitch for 2020 Honda Pilot Carrying E-Bike RackThe Thule EasyFold XT # TH903202 is definitely the best E-bike rack! So to carry it with your 2020 Honda Pilot the hitch I recommend is the hitch part # e98840 because it has the best weight capacities and because it is the most hidden compared to other options. I attached a picture of what this hitch looks like installed as well as an install video for you to check out too.
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- Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2018 Honda PilotFor your 2018 Honda Pilot the best hitch option is the etrailer.com hitch part # E98840. I recommend this hitch because it has a concealed cross tube which means it will be mostly hidden and because it is made in the USA. Check out the install video I attached for more info on this as well. For trailer wiring you'd want the part # 118760 for a 4-way or the part # 118286 for a 7-way. These are our most reliable options we offer due to the these kits having the best converter boxes so...
view full answer... - Will an Aftermarket Trailer Hitch Install Behind the Bumper Cutout on a 2016 Honda Pilot The factory trailer hitch is the only option that allows for the receiver tube opening on a trailer hitch to exit out of the rear bumper cutout for a 2016 Honda Pilot. The factory trailer hitch is also going to be far from cost effective so if it does not bother you to have the receiver tube hang down below the bumper (see photo) then the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E98840 is a great option for you. It will also be much easier to install than the factory trailer hitch and...
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- Is etrailer.com Logo Visible on Trailer HitchWe put stickers on everything we take pictures and shoot videos of. Sometimes they're more obvious than others but they're always there. It's not specifically for branding it's actually to help protect ourselves from getting our pictures stolen and used on other websites. So unless you're using the exact hitch you buy for a video or photo shoot it won't have the stickers on it. The etrailer.com hitch you're looking at, part # E98840, is very concealed. The only part that's visible...
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- Troubleshooting Trailer Hitch Install Where Install Hardware Feels too Large to Thread In Most likely you had some corrosion or dirt in the threads of the weldnuts of your 2015 Acura MDX which was causing the bolts to not be able to thread all the way in. This is a pretty common issue which affects the install of trailer hitch hardware. I attached a couple help articles that detail how to clean them for you to check out as well. It's very common for it to feel like the install bolts are just too big to install as well.
view full answer... - Comparing OEM Trailer Hitch to Aftermarket Hitch for 2018 Acura MDX For your 2018 Acura MDX the aftermarket trailer hitch that will be most similar to the OEM/factory unit is the etrailer.com Class III Hitch # e98840. The primary difference between the OEM hitch for the Acura MDX and an aftermarket model is their physical appearance from behind the vehicle. The OEM hitch will actually protrude out through the lower bumper fascia for a more hidden design while any aftermarket hitch will sit just below the bumper. While it doesn't come out through...
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