Removing Rusted Hitch Ball From Bumper
Updated 07/21/2009 | Published 07/18/2009
Question:
I have a rusted hitch ball in the back of my silverado. Is there a way to remove this. Also theres a class 3 hitch giving you even less room the reach the bolt to remove the hitch ball. any ideas.
asked by: Jay
Expert Reply:
Your best bet would be to temporarily remove the aftermarket hitch. This would allow you more room to access the nut holding the ball to the bumper. Completely saturate the nut with spray lubricant. If it is still stuck, you can try slipping a length of pipe over the end of the wrench to gain more leverage on the nut. If this does not work, you can try gently heating the nut with a torch which might loosen the nut. If all else fails, you can cut the ball off with a cut off wheel.
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