Installation, Drilling and Trimming Required to Install a Trailer Hitch on a 2008 Chrysler Aspen
Question:
Do the holes need to be drilled from the underneath toward the bumper ? Do the holes need to be drill from the underneath side toward the plastic shroud ? Does the plastic have to be trimmed ?
asked by: Bill S
Expert Reply:
What our installers do when installing hitches on the Aspen, like your 2008, is to first get the hitch in position and attach the u-bolts that go over the vehicle bumper structure. Then, they use the hitch as a template and drill through the bumper structure from the back of the vehicle. Then they drill out the other side. The bumper structure is hallow so you do not have to drill all the way through. It is easier to get the holes lined up correctly this way.
Take a look at the instructions I have linked and the video I have linked that shows a typical installation of a similar hitch. There is some trimming involved as you will see in the instructions and video.
If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring if the vehicle does not have a tow package, use # 118390. I have included instruction links for the wiring as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
more information >
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 9000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Receiver Mount for Trailer Needed To Operate a 12,000LB Winch
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: 7-Way Wiring Harness For a 2007 Dodge Durango That Does Not Have Factory Towing Prep
- Q&A: Curt Hitch Receiver for Hauling a Winnebago Micro Minnie with a 2021 Ram 1500
- Article: Rooftop Cargo Carriers
- Q&A: Does Curt Hitch # 13297 Extend Out Past The Bumper on a 2006 Dodge Durango
- Q&A: Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2005 Dodge Durango
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Article: The 5 Best Trailer Drop Hitches You Can Buy
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop