Question 1

How easy or difficult to install the hitch receiver on 2005 Honda Pilot?

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I just installed this myself on a 2006 honda pilot.  The bolts holding down the tow hook you have to remove weren’t coming Out with A simple socket wrench so I had to borrow an impact drill to get them out.  Next I spent a lot of time cleaning out the 8 bolts holes with metal bristle tube brushes and pb blaster/wd40.  Then I took one of the bolts the hitch comes with and tried to thread it through. This is what they refer to as chasing. The hitch bolts went thru easily in the tow hook oneS and the center ones next to the spare tire.  The exposed ones near the muffler were a pain and took a lot of scrubbing and lube to even get the bolts beginning to thread. I thought of buying a tap as others have said but was worried i wouldn’t get the grooves to match the bolts exactly.  In the end i realized that the old tow hook bolts would work i used those with the washers that came with the hitch.   Next i used the tire jack to lift one side of the hitch Up near to the bolt holes and a few bricks to hold it up in the middle.   I had to lower the spare by the way.  I had to slightly pull down the muffler to slot the hitch into place on the passenger side.  Then i was able to bolt everything on.  Used a very small drop of loctite on the driver and passenger side bolts but that was personal preference. The video on the etrailer site for this curt hitch for The 2006 honda pilot install was helpful.  Hitch looks very well made with nice welding. Subsequently bought a Bike rack, locking pin, rear light Harness and magnetic rear lights.

Question 2

Is the edge of the receiver flush with the rear bumper?  If not, how far does it stick out or how far back is it recessed?

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The receiver is actually slightly inside the bumper so "better than flush". Of course when the hitch is within the receiver it the correct length for towing. Perfect fit.

Question 3

does fit a honda pilot 08? and does come with bolts?

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I put this on my 05 Honda Pilot in 2010. Bolts included.

Question 4

will this fit a 2017 honda pilot?

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No it will not fit. You need the following model: C13146

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-13146-Class-Trailer-Hitch/dp/B00F685J2U

ASIN	B00075XCCG
Best Sellers Rank	#1,157,181 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #2,560 in Towing Hitch Receivers
Brand Name	CURT
Compatible with Vehicle Type	Sport Utility Vehicle
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (854)
Finish Type	Gloss, Powder-Coated
Global Trade Identification Number	00612314133284
Included Components	Class 3 Hitch
Item Highlight	Fits 2001-2006 Acura MDX, 2003-2008 Honda Pilot, 3,500 lb GTW/350 lb TW, 5,000/500 lb WD/WDTW, No drill installation
Item Type Name	Acura MDX, Honda Pilot
Item Weight	36 pounds
Manufacturer	CURT
Manufacturer Part Number	13328
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Limited Lifetime Warranty / 1 Year On Finish
Material Type	Carbon Steel
Model Number	13328
Number of Items	1
OEM Equivalent Part Number	13328
UPC	612314133284
Unit Count	1 Count

CURT 13328 Class 3 Trailer Hitch, 2-Inch Receiver for Acura MDX, Concealed

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