Weldnut Broken Inside Frame When Installing Trailer Hitch - What Do I Do?

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I was tightening one of the six bolts and cranked on it too hard. Something snapped and now the bolt just spins. It didnt snap the bolt because it wont come out. The other five I was able to get in okay. Will the hitch hold okay with five or should I figure out something to do about the sixth bolt?

asked by: Aaron

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I am sorry to hear that, Aaron. It sounds like the weldnut inside the frame has broken loose which honestly really sucks. This does happen on rare occasions and unfortunately the hitch cannot be used in this state.

The bolt will need to be removed. This is best done with a grinder, or torch. Then the best thing to do is use the fish wire method to put a carriage bolt and spacer into the frame. a spacer like part # RP3022 should work well for this purpose, although I do not know the exact frame size on your Odyssey.

We actually made a video that goes over this process in detail, and I have provided a link to this video below. If you want to try to fix it yourself, this should get you going in the right direction. You could also just pay a shop to install a new weldnut for you but this can be costly.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Aaron

4/9/2024

Thanks. This makes perfect sense now. Is there any guidance on what size/spec of carriage bolt that I should use as a replacement?

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Jesse M.

4/9/2024

@Aaron It will need to be a grade 8 bolt. Preferably you would use something similar to the other bolts which are M12 1.25 x 35 grade 8 bolts. For this application you may want to go longer than 1.25" though, just to be safe. You will also want a conical tooth washer and nut to go with it. We do not really sell individual bolts and nuts here, but you should be able to find one at a local hardware store or even an auto parts store.

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Answer 1

Hey Kp; they pretty much are identical as you observed. Aside from the price, the only real difference here is that Curt tends to add a thicker powder coat finish to their hitches. It is for that reason that I would choose the #C64NR over the #76170…

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Answer 2

With the Draw-Tite #76170 being as hidden as it is once installed on a 2019 Honda Odyssey, it will not have the bracket to attach a wiring plug. The first option to get wiring like the Curt #C56382 installed will to actually just store it in the back…

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Answer 3

It sounds like you have your roof top completely covered that's a large cargo box. I would be surprised if you weren't at or over your roofs capacity with it fully loaded. To add a hitch to your 2018 Honda Odyssey, I recommend the etrailer…

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Answer 4

Hi Mike! Do you want a completely hidden hitch or one where only the receiver is visible? The Curt #C64NR you looked at has a concealed cross tube so you will only see the receiver hanging down at the rear. The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite #DT76GR will…

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Answer 5

I would be happy to! To add a hitch to your 2024 Honda Odyssey, I recommend the Curt item #C64NR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your van with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 3,500 lbs towing…

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Answer 6

Hey Melanie. There's only one Hidden Hitch item #DT76GR for a 2018 Honda Odyssey and it does require trimming. Other hitches like the Curt item #C64NR or Draw-Tite item #76170 also require trimming but do not have the removable receiver. Our…

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Answer 7

For a hitch that fits your 2024 Honda Odyssey EX-L I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76170. The main reason I would choose this hitch over other options is the concealed crosstube. Not only does this improve clearance, it…

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Answer 8

The EcoHitch #306-X7372 and the Curt #C64NR both have identical weight capacities (3500 lbs towing/525 lbs tongue weight), would install in the same manner, would be visually very similar and the receiver tubes would sit at the same spot in relation…

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Answer 9

I have the perfect solution for your 2022 Honda Odyssey! The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT76GR has a crosstube that installs up and out of the way and then you can remove the locked receiver when you aren't using the hitch.…

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Answer 10

If you can access an open end of the frame where the weld nut broke off you could fishwire a new carriage bolt in place of the weldnut. Otherwise you may have to weld the hitch on or see if a local garage like you mentioned could come up with a way…

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Answer 11

The Draw-Tite Hitch #75270 that you are installing on your 2008 Honda Odyssey uses M12 X 1.25 X 35mm bolts and 1/4“ X 1-1/2“ X 2” spacer blocks and you can get replacement hardware for this at part #RHK. We do not have these parts available…

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Answer 12

What you can do is use a bolt leader like #80101-1 with a carriage bolt block through an open portion of your frame to basically act as a weld nut so you can install the hitch. This normally is a solution we use when a vehicle has a broken weld nut…

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