Will the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Hit the Bumper When Installed on a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon

Updated 11/07/2025 | Published 01/05/2025

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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Question:

If the receiver is installed as recommended on my 2004 Jetta Wagon, what is the distance from the center of the pin hole to the outermost point of the bumper? I need to convert the 1.25inch receiver to a 2inch for my bike rack, so was considering the Trailer Hitch Adapter - 1-1/4inch to 2inch Hitch part e93YR, but dont know if it is going to contact the bumper or not when installed.

asked by: Jason A

Expert Reply:

Hey Jason, we don't have those specs unfortunately, but I was able to track down some specs and it looks like this hitch measures 18" long, so I'd say paired with the Trailer Hitch Adapter # e93YR you should be fine and shouldn't contact the bumper.

expert reply by: Bryce D

Jesse M.

11/3/2025

Hey Jason, did the hitch and adapter setup clear the bumper on your Jetta Wagon like we expected? Knowing how that spacing worked out could really help others planning a similar bike rack setup.

Jason A.

11/4/2025

@JesseM The receiver installation is perfect. The adapter, though, required me to do some modification. It came out really clean, but I had to cut a bit of the bumper cover to get the adapter to fit in the upright position. Yes, it's a permanent mod, but I don't plan to sell the car, and it actually looks really good.

Jesse M.

11/5/2025

@JasonA That’s great to hear, Jason! Sounds like you really made the setup work perfectly for your Jetta. A little bumper trimming can be worth it when it fits clean and looks good in the end. Glad the install turned out solid. Have you had a chance to test it out with your bike rack yet?

Jasona

11/6/2025

@JesseM Bike rack is on it all the time. The adapter is a little loose, and bolt on stabilizers don't fit in the tight space under the bumper, so I added shims in the receiver to keep it tight. Very little movement as a result. The height of the 2" adapter is perfect for bike rack accessibility and it keeps it from dragging on the ground when going through dips.