Why Would Trailer Hitch Install Hardware Seem Like it's Too Big to Fit
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/23/2024
Question:
The bolts in the kit going horizontally in the trailer hitch are not the same thread that I have on my vehicle. How can you correct this issue in a timely fashion?
asked by: Richard C
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Expert Reply:
Hey Richard, this is a pretty common problem but the issue is actually that the threads of the weld nuts on your vehicle frame have too much dirt/corrosion in them which is preventing the bolts from threading in. Using a thread tap to clean them out is normally the best solution for this.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Jameson C.
2/3/2026
Hey Richard, did cleaning out the weld nuts with a thread tap get the bolts for your Draw-Tite hitch to fit correctly? Your update could make it easier for the next person running into the same issue.