How to Get that Last Bolt to Line Up When Installing a Trailer Hitch

Question:

I have this hitch installed on my 08 Mazda Speed3 and everything fits great except the hole on the driver side, above the muffler. It does not line up correctly and I only realized that after I got all of the other 3 bolts tightened down. There is not much room to get any tools in there now that its in place to redrill the hole in a location more to the left. Have you had any feedback from other users on this issue with this specific model?

asked by: Colin

Expert Reply:

It's best to only loosely install the mounting hardware at first, and once you get all of the hardware started go through and torque everything to spec. So I would recommend you loosen the bolts you've already tightened to give you a bit of room to move the hitch around and get that last bolt started.

I also attached an install video for this hitch plus an FAQ on hitch install tips for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C