Will Installation Hardware of Draw-Tite 75471 On 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Back Out

Published 03/17/2022

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Question:

I installed the DrawTite hitch on my 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe yesterday and torqued the bolts as indicated in the instructions. The bolts were not very long, and I am nervous of the bolts becoming loose and the hitch falling off. I did put Locktite on one of the 2 bolts on each side. Are these valid concerns ? * The hitch seems stable and there is no wiggle. *

asked by: Mark G

Expert Reply:

As long as the hitch was installed according to the installation instructions and the bolts correctly torqued to the rating mentioned on the installation sheet, you needn't worry about the M10 x 1.25 inch bolts coming loose.

If the hitch has been correctly installed, the Locktite isn't necessary, but using it certainly wouldn't hurt anything.

If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness, part # 118415, a # D-28 ball mount along with a # PC3 hitch pin and a trailer ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch.

I've linked to install videos.