Socket mounts to the hitch via a bracket and 4 machine screws. You can cut the bracket off and weld it back tilted downward. I got lazy and put a stack of washers under the top screws which tilts it downward. I do recall trimming the of the silver-horizontal part of the bumper (part you can’t see) to provide space for the trailer hookup plug to access the socket. Once you see it in front of you it’s obvious what to trim.