What Is The Best Way To Enlarge The Holes In My Cars Frame To Fit Bolts Thru?

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Can I use a step bit to enlarge the holes so the hardware will fit through? I dont see a problem, but I wanted to make sure.

asked by: Steve W

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Expert Reply:

Yes you absolutely can use a step bit to enlarge the holes. There is definitely more than one way to do it. We always say to use a drill, file or rotary tool. A drill bit being the preferred method of our installers. I see that you were searching for parts for a 2018 Jeep Compass. If So I recommend our etrailer class 3 hitch # e48AR. Installation of this hitch likely will require access holes to be enlarged.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

Yes, there is a hitch available for your 2023 Jeep Compass. I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e48AR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Jeep with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the crosstube is hidden behind the rear…

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Answer 2

It's actually really common to have to enlarge the access hole on vehicle frames to fit the spacer black through to install a hitch like the etrailer part #e36YR. It won't hurt anything to do this either.

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Answer 3

Installation of the etrailer hitch #e48AR will not require you to drill any additional holes into the frame. That said, you likely will need to enlarge the access holes in the frame. This can be done with a drill, file or rotary tool. So while…

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Answer 4

Not much; you only have to cut a 3-3/8" wide x 2 5/8" long section on your 2024 Jeep Compass to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e48AR. This will be under the bumper as well so it won't even be noticeable, but is needed so…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

Hey Bill, so the hitch ( #C98CR ) you mention will fit a 2025 Equinox, but right now there are no custom fit wiring harnesses. So, your only option on that front would be to use a universal harness like the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with…

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Answer 7

The Curt Trailer Hitch #C77FR will fit just fine on your 2020 GMC Terrain with dual exhaust! If you check out the attached photo and installation video you can see that we were able to install this on a 2018 GMC Terrain that has the dual exhaust just…

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Answer 8

Hi Bill! The difference in ground clearance between the Class 2 and Class 3 hitches for your 2022 GMC Terrain is going to be pretty minimal. We typically don't measure to the bottom of the hitch once it's installed (we measure to the inside…

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Answer 9

Hello Andrew. It looks like our installers have not had the privilege of doing an install on a 2025 Chevy Equinox. I see that the wiring harnesses that we do have in stock have the 6 pin connector. It looks like Curt is aware of this issue and is in…

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Answer 10

Hi Jerrod; the correct wiring harness for your 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HTRAC AWD is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C29ZV you were looking at. This will plug into the connection points in your rear cargo area and then a hot lead will run…

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Answer 11

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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Towing a trailer with brakes will require adding a hitch, 7-way wiring, and a brake controller to your 2024 Jeep Compass. I recommend the following: -etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e48AR -Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer…

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