2020 Subaru Crosstrek Blue Ox Hitch Installation

Updated 09/20/2024 | Published 09/15/2024

Question:

Coimpleted my installation of Blue Ox trailer hitch for 2020 Subaru Cross Trek. The guide wires for the bolts were a treat to use, though I was short two of the spacer plates. I used a car lift and then a transmission jack to line up the hitch. Very difficult to worm the hitch into position with the muffler and the drivers side fender wall. I used the transimission lift to push the hitch into position, then less than ten minutes to torque all four bolts down. I seriously doubt you can do this installation with car on ground as you cannot enlarge holes in frame without lifting car. Cheers, and it was worth what I paid for it.

asked by: Steve W

Expert Reply:

Hey Steve, great to hear from you!

I'm happy to hear that you've had a good experience with the Blue Ox Hitch # BLU73UR for your 2020 Subaru Crosstrek - did you purchase it from etrailer.com? I would love to get you setup to write a formal review if you did!

expert reply by: Jon G

Steve W.

9/20/2024

Yes, this was purchased through etrailer.com. I was concerned about getting something that would fit my Cross Trek since it is tight underneath, and it had no place for a tow hook, which is nice to have on snow covered roads. I am looking at electrical hook ups now after successfully installing the hitch. The bolt alignment for the hitch was excellent but you do need to enlarge four holes in your car frame to install the bolts. There are four guide wires that are used to guide the bolts into the frame holes, and then you need to tweak and twist the hitch around the muffler and especially the left wheel well. Once you have the first bolt fastened, the rest will be easier. Looks good installed, and now I have a solid point to use as a tow hook.

Jon G.

9/20/2024

@SteveW Well thanks for shopping with us! Would you mind letting me know what the order number is and/or the email address you used so I can pass it along to our review team to work on getting your insight onto our site? For wiring I recommend the T-One # 118467 because it has a fairly simple installation inside your Crosstrek and then it's also the most reliable wiring brand that we carry, so you can be confident it will last. If you pickup the Mounting Brackets # 18144 and # 18136 you'll be able to route the connector beneath your vehicle and keep it stored next to the receiver for easy access. I'm also linking an article here about choosing the proper ball mount. A lot of people just grab the first thing they see, but it's important to get the correct height for towing level so I encourage you to check out the article as well!

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