What Size Bolts are Used to Install Draw-Tite # 75547 on a Honda CR-V

Updated 05/07/2025 | Published 04/19/2018

Question:

the 4 bolts that attach the hitch to the frame are what size m10x1.25orM10x1.5 because i want to chase the threads on the frame b4 installing the hitch thanks ps your code 75547

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

The Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver, part # 75547, uses 4 hex bolts that are M10 X 1.25 X 30. However, you shouldn't tap the threads uness you absolutely have to as a last resort. I highly recommend cleaning them before tapping them. I've linked an article and a video that shows this process for you.

I've included a link to a video of the installation for you as well.

expert reply by: Charles S

Ray C.

4/24/2025

Hi I agree with your don't-tap-if-humanly-possible advice. However anyone mounting onto vehicles driven more than 2 years where salt is used in winter --perhaps 3 or 4 years if driven where it isn't-- needs to be aware that their usable library of foul language may well grow by a few words, while trying to accomplish-such. Resisting the urge of when to resort to an air-ratchet is perhaps the key to a successful installation- since air power can lead to a false impression of proper insertion and proper tightening. Today's unibody construction means those holes were electro-mechanically produced and --once they're stripped-- the job gets MUCH more complex. The sad fact is that --unless one made good use of a paint booth or dipping tank before mounting-- the hitch will start looking somewhat ratty after just a few short years. If you don't care what the guy behind you thinks at a red light, then good on you. Otherwise the only legit way to clean up & repaint the hitch will be removal. Not having tapped the holes during initial install ought to permit at-least ONE successful re-installation. After that, get the thread lock out and good luck.

Nick S.

5/7/2025

@RayC Being from Missouri, and located in Missouri our salty winters are brutal, so my library is quite large. I agree with todays unibody construction once those go, you might as well get a new vehicle. If you somehow find a clever way to clean up and repaint without removal feel free to share with the rest of us! Most of the time we just throw some flat black spray paint on it and hope it doesn't corrode or rust.