Is it Okay to Tap Vehicle Weld Nuts for Install of Trailer Hitch
Updated 05/16/2023 | Published 05/15/2023
Question:
2/4 of the weld nuts on my 2016 Chevy traverse frame for the hitch have stripped. Am I able to use a tap and tethered the bolts or am I better off breaking them off and using a carriage bolt?
asked by: Jeff P
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Expert Reply:
Its the most common for people to tap the weld nuts to a larger size so that would be what I would recommend. Breaking them off and using carriage bolts is an option but sometimes it can be pretty difficult getting them in position.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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