Is the Trailer Hitch Receiver Part # E98855 Easy to Install on a 2018 Honda Odyssey
Updated 08/21/2018 | Published 08/20/2018
Question:
Not familiar with car work... How easy is this to install by myself? Shop is asking $200 for installation and Id like to try myself but dont want to mess it up. Do I need a lift for the car?
asked by: Claire
Expert Reply:
The Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E98855 will be super easy to install on your 2018 Honda Odyssey even for a beginner. It is rated at a 3/10 in regards to installation difficulty which will take around 30-60 minutes give or take. There is no drilling or trimming required, you just need to loosen the underbody panel, lower the exhaust, install the hitch, raise the exhaust back up, and reinstall the underbody panel. You will have no problems doing this with a set of jacks and jack stands. A lift is not needed.
It will be the exact same process as the video I have attached for you. I do recommend going to the auto parts store and renting a torque wrench if you do not have one though. There really isn't much to mess up so I say give it a try.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
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