What Size Bolts Does the Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Chevy Equinox Use

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Can you verify what size bolts I should be using to connect a hitch to my chevy vehicle. It appears that the bolts are too large. Chevy equinox 2014 The bolt size I am questioning is marked 01VK 10.9

asked by: Reginald D

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The trailer hitch for a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98865 uses M12x1.75" grade 8 hex bolts. If you have misplaced these or simply need new ones, we do offer a complete hardware kit that comes with everything the hitch would have come with when new, the Replacement Hitch Hardware Kit part # RHK.

The only thing I can tell from the photo you attached is that they are grade 8 hex bolts.

expert reply by: Conner L

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What Size Bolts Does the Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Chevy Equinox Use
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Answer 1

Per the owners manual for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, the Maximum Trailer Weight with Trailer Brakes is 1,500lbs for both front and all-wheel drive models of 2.4L L4 engines. Only the 3.6L V6 model can exceed the capacity you're looking to tow…

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Answer 2

For the hitches confirmed as a fit for your 2015 like the etrailer #e98865 the included bolts are size 1/2-13 x1.75 and M12x1.75x40 mm which is the same thread size as what you bought. Factory weld nuts notoriously get rust/dirt in them which…

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Answer 3

If you take a look at the linked instructions, you can see a listing for all the necessary hardware for the Curt #13591. For the 2017 Equinox, the hitch uses 4 M12x1.75x40mm CL 10.9 hex bolts. We offer a complete replacement hardware kit for the Curt…

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Answer 4

What we can do is provide you with the bolt size that is used to install the part #36408 that you referenced and you can find a tap at a local hardware store to clean the threads out if you think they are too corroded. The bolt size is M12 CL8.8. I…

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Answer 5

The hitches like the etrailer part #e98865 for your GMC Terrain do come with install bolts that are size 1/2-13 x 1 3/4 and M12-1.75 x 40mm. We installed this hitch on a similar 2014 Terrain like yours with the included hardware that you can see at…

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Answer 6

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98865 you ordered for your 2017 Chevrolet Equinox includes 2 carriage bolts that are 1/2-13 x 1 3/4 and the 6 bolts with hex heads are M12-1.75 x 40mm. Make sure that you are using the bolts with a hex head and…

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Answer 7

For your 2012 GMC Terrain, The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #13591 the M12-1.75 x 40mm hex bolts are confirmed to fit the weld nuts of your vehicle frame. If you are having a difficult time getting the bolts to…

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Answer 8

The etrailer Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98865 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2012 GMC Terrain. Please just let me know if this is not the hitch model that you have. This particular hitch does include six M12-1.75 x 40mm…

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Answer 9

I looked up the hardware on the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" #36408 as well as the etrailer 2 inch #e98865 which are both a confirmed fit for your 2011 Chevy Equinox. The weldnuts from the factory are M12…

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Answer 10

Given the age of your 2010 GMC Terrain you can safely assume that there will be rust and/or dirt trapped in the threads of the weld nuts on the frame. You can use a spray lubricant product like WD40 or PB Blaster along with a stiff bristle brush to…

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Answer 11

The M12-1.75 x 40mm hex bolts that come with the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #E98865 should fit the weldnuts on your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox as they have been tested and confirmed to work with your specific vehicle. A lot of times weldnuts get…

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Answer 12

I am not totally sure what you are trying to install that is having issues with the bolts fitting but if it's a weld nut on vehicle that you can't get hitch hardware to thread into it's rust/dirt in the threads that need to be cleaned…

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