Will a Modified Garnish or Bumber Cover be Needed for Hitch Installation on a 2011 Acura MDX

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Im thinking of purchasing a hitch for my 2011 Acura MDX. Ive been doing some research but im concerned purchasing the hitch. Im concerned i need buy a bumper kit to allow clearance of the hitch to stick out. Can you let me know if i purchase this mount i wont need a modified bumper or will the hitch stick out on the stock bumper. Thank you.

asked by: Daniel

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Installation of the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, item # 75614, on your 2011 Acura MDX, will not require the purchase of a bumper kit. The hitch will install with the receiver just below the rear fascia of your MDX. We have a Photo of the # 75614 hitch installed on a 2008 MDX for your reference.

Some items you may need to complete your Class III towing setup are listed below.

Wiring, # 118424
2 Inch Hitch Ball, # 19247
Ball Mount, # D-4
Pin and Clip, # PC3
Rubber Tube Cover, # I-728

expert reply by: Robert G

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