How To Install etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver On a 2007 Honda Pilot With Broken Off Weld Nuts

Question:

Hi, I have a 2007 Honda Pilot EXL. Looking to add a trailer hitch. I attempted to remove the rusted bolts from the driver side tow bar and had 2/3 weld nuts break loose. I understand you can fish tape bults I believe into the frame holes where the weld nuts were. Likely have my mechanic pop out all the rest with a torch. Is there a kit needed for my Pilot to do this? Likely see about buying the like new e-trailer hitch I see available. Thanks

asked by: Brad

Expert Reply:

We do not have a specific kit for attaching our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98851 to your 2007 Honda Pilot with broken weld nuts. The best option would be to have your mechanic weld in some new weld nuts for the M12 - 1.25 hardware used for this receiver. Otherwise we do have the Square Hole Spacers # RP3022 and Bolt Leaders # 80101-1 you would need, but you would need to source the rest of the mounting hardware locally since these will require different carriage bolts.

expert reply by: Bud M