Should there be Up and Down Movement in a Trailer Hitch After it is Installed
Published 07/02/2015
Question:
should be movement up and down?
asked by: Doug
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Expert Reply:
Once a trailer hitch such as # 13251 is install the hitch should not be able to move. If it does then the likely cause is hardware that is not torqued down to the specifications in the instructions or the holes the hitch uses to attach to the vehicle are rounded out, possibly due to corrosion.
If the mounting location is the issue then the only way to really fix it is to either replace the part on the vehicle, which would be very expensive, or have a local welding shop fix it. I do not recommend using the hitch until the issue is resolved.
expert reply by:
Michael H
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 5500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 550 lbs WD TW
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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