What to do if Bolts Don't Fit on Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for 2012 Toyota Corolla
Updated 04/14/2020 | Published 04/12/2020
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Question:
Recently purchased the 24913 Draw Tite hitch from you and the bolts dont seem to fit. I wasnt going to force them in because I didnt want to ruin the holes on my 2012 Corolla. Is there a different bolt size that I need? I couldnt even get the bolts started
asked by: Clifton R
Expert Reply:
We can help you with this issue, which is actually pretty common on vehicles that have a few miles on them, such as your 2012 Toyota Corolla, and the bolts that came with the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24913 are the correct size.
What happens in older vehicles is that open weld nuts (bolt holes) will amass some corrosion in them which will make it seem as if the bolts don't fit, when really, the bolt holes just need to be cleaned. I have attached a link to a help article that goes over some of the methods to do this, as well as a video showing how which I recommend checking out.
Essentially, you will need to use a lubricant such as Blaster Lubricant or WD-40 and let it sit in the holes to loosen the corrosion. Then use a wire brush such as # 814092 or # DW00254 to clean the inside of the bolt holes until you can get the bolts in.
