Cross Threaded Weld Nut When Installing Trailer Hitch - What Can I Do?
Updated 01/27/2026 | Published 08/22/2024
Question:
cross treaded a nut on passport trailer hitch install, need help
asked by: David E
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Expert Reply:
Hey I am sorry to hear that David. A damaged weld nut really sucks but it does happen on rare occasion. You could try using a thread tap to repair the threading on the nut, but in all likelihood, the weld nut is toast. In this case you will have to drill out the weld nut and fish wire new hardwire into the frame from a different opening and then out through the hitch's mounting hole. We made a video showing this process and I have linked it for you below.
expert reply by:
Jesse M
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Jesse M.
1/27/2026
Hey David, how did things go with repairing the cross-threaded nut on your Passport hitch? Were you able to get it fixed using the method from the video? Sharing what worked could help others facing the same issue.