Hitch Bolts and Cleaning for a Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver
Published 02/11/2009
Question:
The bolts for my jeep Liberty seem way to big for the welded nuts. they are 12mm 1.75. the holes do not appear to be coroded. Watching your video telss me they might be. Suggestions?
asked by: Jay
Expert Reply:
I apologize for the trouble you are experiencing with your hitch. The bolts that are supposed to come with the Draw-Tite Class III Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 75128, are 12mm x 1.75mm. It sounds like you received the correct bolts. Even if your vehicle has been on the road for only a year, it is very likely there is some dirt grime in the weld nuts on your Liberty. You may want to try cleaning out the weld nuts. I would first recommend soaking the bolt holes on your frame with WD-40. Then take a wire brush, like a the round end of a battery terminal cleaner, and scrub out the holes to free the opening of road debris and grime. This should allow the bolts to fit. If you still have problems with the hitch, please let me know and I will continue to work on this for you.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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