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• Bolt Size Used for Weldnuts for Installing Hitch on a Chevy Equinox
  What we can do is provide you with the bolt size that is used to install the part # 36408 that you referenced and you can find a tap at a local hardware store to clean the threads out if you think they are too corroded. The bolt size is M12 CL8.8. I attached an install video and couple help links for cleaning weldnuts for you to check out as well.
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• Bolt Thread Size of Draw Tite Hitch 36408 for 2016 Chevy Equinox
  The thread size for the bolts that attach the Draw Tite hitch # 36408 on your 2016 Chevy Equinox is M12.
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• What Size Thread Tap Would be Needed for Hitch Install Weld Nuts of 2008 Chevy Equinox
  The bolt sizes that come with the Draw Tite hitch # 36408 which fits your 2008 Chevy Equinox is M12 for the vertical brackets that attach to the outside of the frame. It's not uncommon to need to tap out rusty weld nuts on vehicles with a few years on them. You'd just need to source an M12 tap and you'd be set.
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• Why Would Hitch Install Hardware Seem too Big to Thread into Frame
  Hey Robert, so this is a pretty common problem unfortunately and the solution is to get a thread tap and clean out the weld nuts as they are currently corroded and dirty to the point it won't let the bolts thread and it seems like the bolts are too big. Your 2010 Equinox has seen quite a few winters is the issue which is what typically creates the problem.
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• Can I Use Smaller Bolts to Install the Draw-Tite #36408 on My 2010 Chevy Equinox?
  Hello James, This is a pretty common issue with the Draw-Tite # 36408 hitch for the 2010 Chevy Equinox (as you saw in the reviews). The hardware kit includes M12 x 1.75 bolts for all three mounting points on each side of the frame, but a lot of people find that the outer holes (closer to the bumper and the front of the vehicle) are too small for those bolts. The center hole fits just fine since it uses a factory-welded nut inside the frame, but the other two are just open holes and often...
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• Does etrailer.com Offer Hitch Installation
  We certainly do! If you live nearby, or will be traveling near the Wentzville MO area, we'd be happy to install a hitch for you. Give our Customer Service folks a call for an appointment or for more details.
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• Will Trailer Hitch from 2017 Chevy Equinox Fit 2019 Equinox
  We have hitches for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox but the # 36408 Draw -Tite is not a fit because there's a generation change after 2017. Instead, if you want to keep a 1-1/4 inch receiver the only option is part # 36642 If you'd rather upgrade the hitch size to the 2 inch receiver I recommend the Draw-Tite # 76419 which has a concealed crosstube so all you see is the receiver opening under the bumper. That's it in the picture I attached. Be aware neither of these hitches are confirmed to...
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• Troubleshooting Hitch Install Bolts that Won't Turn
  We installed the # 36408 on a 2012 Chevy Equinox just like yours and the install bolts that came with it did end up fitting just fine. The problem you are experiencing has to be related to the weldnuts of your vehicle being dirty/corroded. Normally using a tap like you said you tried will clean them out. I attached a couple helpful links on cleaning weldnuts for other ideas that you can try.
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• Thread Size For Cleaning Weld Nuts To Install Draw-Tite Receiver on a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
  You will have received 2 different size bolts with the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36408 for your 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. There are six M12-1.25 thread pitch bolts that you will need to mount your Receiver. The 1/2"-13 bolts and nuts are for a Saturn Vue that does not have the weld nuts in the bumper.
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• Trailer Hitch Bolts Will Not Fit into factory Weld Nuts in Frame
  The weld nuts on your vehicle will likely have to be cleaned out. Over time the threads can get packed with gunk and make it seem like the bolts are too large when really they are not. Use a spray lubricant such as PB Blaster and soak the weld nuts. Let them sit for about 15 minutes and then scrub them out with a brush such as # 814092 or a battery terminal cleaner such as # DW00254. You may have to do this a few times depending on how gunked up the threads are. I have included a couple...
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• Does Fish Wire Come With Hitch Installation Kit?
  Typically, our hitches will provide the fish wire with the hitch depending on the installations needs. I looked at all the hitches for your 2013 GMC Terrain and all show a fish wire included in the instructions. If you need replacement wire or find a hitch that doesn't include it but you think it would be handy to have we do have several option right here on our website. I have included the link to all the fish wire applications for your convenience.
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• Size of Hardware Needed to Install Trailer Hitch on 2010 Chevy Equinox
  The size bolts that come with the Draw Tite hitch part # 36408 that you referenced is M12 and 1/2-13. We offer a way to order replacement hardware for this hitch as part # RHK. You'd need to enter the part number of the hitch and select the brand from the manufacturer and we'll ship you out the correct hardware.
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• How to Clean Rusted Frame Weld Nuts to Install Trailer Hitch on 2013 Chevy Equinox
  The Draw-Tite # 36408 Class II hitch you referenced uses 4 M12x1.75 bolts to attach to the nuts welded into the frame. If they are corroded, and spraying them with a spray lubricant like PB Blaster and using a wire brush like one on a battery terminal cleaner like # DW00254 hasn't done the trick, you'll need to re-tap the threads. We offer a tap wrench set, part # PT22FR that includes an M12x1.75 tap. Before attempting to run the tap through the threads, be sure to hit each nut with a good...
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• Trailer Hitch Hardware is too Large to Fit Weld Nuts on a 2013 GMC Terrain
  The problem you are describing is a text book example of road grime and corrosion pact threads in the weld nuts on your 2013 GMC Terrain. Going to a smaller diameter bolt won't work and would result in the loss of the hitch. The weld nuts will need to be cleaned out and then the regular hardware that came with the hitch will fit. I have included links to both a help article and video explaining and showing how to clean out weld nuts.
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• What is Bolt Size for Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36408
  The bolts included in the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 36408 for your 2005 Chevrolet Equinox are M12-1.75 x 40mm. If you are having trouble with the bolt starting in the threads of your weld nuts, most likely there is still some dirt or corrosion in the weld nuts on your vehicle, even after cleaning them. I have attached a helpful article that lists a step-by-step process for cleaning out the weld nuts as this is not an uncommon problem.
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• Adding a 7-Way and Brake Controller to a 2012 Chevy Equinox
  It means that the vehicle, when properly equipped, can tow a trailer that weighs up to 3,500 pounds. If your 2012 Chevy Equinox is a model that is rated for 3,500 pounds then you will not have a problem towing a trailer weighing up to 3.052 pounds. Usually to reach the maximum capacity you will need to have a trailer with electric brakes and use a brake controller to activate them. We do have the parts you will need for this. First you will need to install a 4-Way trailer connector, #...
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• What is the Towing Capacity of a 4 Cylinder 2014 Chevy Equinox
  I found an online copy of the owners manual for the 2014 Chevy Equinox from Chevy and have the towing information for you. The models with the 2.4 liter motor have a gross trailer weight capacity of 1,000 pounds if the trailer does not have brakes or 1,500 pounds if the trailer does have brakes. The gross combined weight rating, which is the most the vehicle and trailer can weigh when loaded with cargo, fuel, passengers, and any accessories is 5,787 pounds for front wheel drive models...
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• How to Tell if 2006 Saturn Vue is Redline or Not for Picking Out Trailer Hitch
  Redline is a trim package for the 2006 Saturn Vue. Most likely you would know if you had the Redline package, but if you need help determining if you do the easiest way to tell is to look at the exhaust pipe at the rear of the vehicle. If the rear bumper stops well above the exhaust tip you do not have the Redline, if the exhaust tip is basically molded into the rear fascia and has a cutout for it then you do have a Redline. The Draw Tite Hitch part # 36408 fits the non-Redline models...
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• Towing Capacity of 2012 Chevy Equinox
  In my research, I found that the towing capacity for models with the 2.4L 4 cylinder engine is 1500 lbs, while models equipped with the 3.0L 6 cylinder engine have a 3500 lb towing capacity. I've confirmed this information with the owner's manual.
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• Replacement Hitch Receiver Hardware for 2011 Chevy Equinox with Factory Weldnuts
  I looked up the hardware on the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" # 36408 as well as the etrailer 2 inch # e98865 which are both a confirmed fit for your 2011 Chevy Equinox. The weldnuts from the factory are M12 also referred to as 12 mm so the bolts used are M12 x 1.75 x 40mm. If you want the replacement hardware for a specific hitch you can use # RHK to get everything you need.
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• Installing Trailer Hitch in 2011 Chevy Equinox With Rusted Weld Nuts
  It sounds like you have followed the proper procedure (which can also be found in the linked help article) to clean the weld nuts in your 2011 Chevy Equinox when trying to install Draw-Tite hitch # 36408. From your description and the photo you sent it does not look as if the threads are completely stripped so your suggestion of using drill tape can work. If it turns out that does not work you will need to locally source a thread tap and bolts the next size up which will allow you to install...
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• Trailer Hitch that Fits 2020 Mini Cooper Convertible with Single Exhaust
  The EcoHitch part # 306-X7290 is a fit for your 2020 Mini Cooper Convertible with single exhaust. I would not need your VIN to verify this. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
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• How to Determine Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier Weight Capacity on 2010 Chevrolet Traverse
  The Curt Class III hitch # 13424 that fits your 2010 Chevrolet Traverse LT2 has a tongue weight (TW) capacity of 500-lbs when used with a hitch-mount cargo carrier like their # C18150. (TW is downward force on the hitch.) The vehicle weight rating that matters for this kind of application is the car's TW. This is usually about 10-percent of the gross towing capacity and should be noted in your owner's manual. I checked an online version of the 2010 Traverse manual for its TW rating but...
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• Towing Capacity and Recommended Hitch for 2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
  According to the owner's manual, your vehicle has a 1000 lb towing/100 lb tongue weight capacity. You'd need to ensure the trailer weight and tongue weight (amount of downward force exerted on the trailer ball) don't exceed those capacities. I'd recommend the Curt Class I trailer hitch, part # C11264. To complete your towing system, you'll also need the following: Hitch Pin and Clip # PC2 # 3592 ball mount Trailer wiring harness, part # C59236 1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19256 or...
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