What Size Bolts From etrailer Hitch Fit Weld Nuts on 2017 Kia Sorento

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Good morning, folks! I am looking into purchasing a class III hitch for our 2017 Kia Sorento and wanted to know if you could tell me what thread pitch the bolts are that thread up into the rear frame rails. It is a rust belt vehicle, so I would like to chase the threads of those weld-nuts to make sure that they are useable prior to even purchasing a hitch. Thank you for your time.

asked by: Robert J

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Hey Robert! The bolts for the weld nuts that come with the etrailer # e98843 are M10 - 1.25 so you can use the corresponding tap. We do recommend trying to clean them first to see if that works before going this route but it is certainly up to you. I went ahead and attached a help article below which covers weld nut cleaning for your reference.

Are you planning to use the hitch for a bike rack?

expert reply by: Robin H

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Robert J.

5/31/2025

Yes, we will mostly be using a bike rack with this hitch and occasionally towing a trailer.

Robin H.

6/1/2025

@RobertJ sounds great! Don't forget your wiring then # C56256 along with a ball mount. Let me know if you need anything else.

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 6

Short answer is we know the part #C56256 is a fit for your 2017 Kia Sorento as this harness plugs into the taillight connectors and provides the trailer wiring. Since it installs like this no tow package would be needed as all versions of the vehicle…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Absolutely, you can check just behind the rear tire on the driver's side of your 2019 Kia Sorento, on the outside of the frame rail. The factory connector, if present, will look like the one in the attached photo (B). Note that you will need to…

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Answer 9

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What Size Bolts From etrailer Hitch Fit Weld Nuts on 2017 Kia Sorento

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