Will Installation of EcoHitch Stealth on 2025 Crosstrek Require Enlarging Holes in Frame

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Will the mounting hardware bolts, nuts, washers, mounting blocks, etc fit through the holes in the frame of a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Limited without need to drill out the holes to enlarge them?

asked by: Marc F

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Hey Marc! You will not have to drill out or enlarge the holes on your 2025 Crosstrek to install the EcoHitch Stealth # EH57CR. If you take a look at our installation video below you will see Kevin had no issues getting the hardware in using the existing holes in the frame as they are.

What are you using the hitch for?

expert reply by: Robin H

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EcoHitch Stealth
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Marc F.

9/20/2025

I will use the hitch primarily for a bike rack for my two ebikes and also some occasional light trailer use. Thank you!

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Robin H.

9/21/2025

@MarcF happy to help! Make sure you pick up trailer wiring # C59236 as well if you will be towing.

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Answer 1

Hello David, great question. So, there is a chance that you will have to enlarge the access holes for the both the etrailer #e98912 hitch and the EcoHitch #306-X7365. Both hitches come with the same size spacers. The picture below will help…

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Answer 2

Hey Brian, sorry for any confusion but we do have the Curt hitch 13634 you are looking for with the part #C54GJ which is a fit for your 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness.

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Answer 3

Hey Jim, You are right that both of those hitches, #C13382 and #C22MJ, fit a 2025 Crosstrek. Capacity wise these hitches are rated for the same 3,500lb capacity. The main difference comes down to the trim of the vehicle. The #C22MJ is not intended…

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Answer 4

I wish we could help but we don't have an online version of the ecohitch instructions we can share. This does come with them but EcoHitch is very protective about their intellectual property so they don't do digital versions. With that said…

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Answer 5

Hi V; the B&W Trailer Hitch #BW32PR will fit your 2025 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness as long as it is not a hybrid. It is compatible with all trim levels of the Crosstrek. What do you plan on using the hitch for?

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Answer 6

The best hitch for a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is the etrailer item #e98912. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity and a 525 lbs…

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Answer 7

Hey Rick, yes the EcoHitch Stealth hitch part #EH57CR that you referenced does fit your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness edition. This is a really great option to carry a bike rack. There's no trimming of the bumper required nor does the exhaust…

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