I finally found a hitch and went to install it, just 6 bolts, and then come to find out that 4 of the 6 holes that are threaded into the frame have shifted to the side just enough so that I cannot line the bolts up and screw them in. The holes line up but the threaded piece does not. Is there an easy fix to this or do I need to bring it in somewhere? Any tips on the wiring assembly install as well?
Trailer hitch threaded holes don't line up, wiring
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dtrout said:
If you cannot access the frame inserts/nuts you may need to use a die or Dremmel grinder (be sure to put a bolt into the nut to avoid possibly damaging the threads of the nut insert) and grind the opening a little larger to allow the bolt to be threaded into the nutsert: Obviously you need to be careful since you more than likely can not easily access the nutsert/frame nut if you accidently loosen the weld that holds the nutsert/frame nut to the frame. A little tough without actually seeing it.
I had this problem when I installed my Slee rear bumper. Apparently one of the captive nuts was welded in a little crooked. I used a small grinder bit and ground out the steel that was blocking the hole into the captive nut just as Spresso suggested. It worked just fine for me.
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Hey guys, thanks for the suggestion. It worked really well. Was able to grind away the metal frame part without damaging the insert, and installed the hitch without a problem. To bad Toyota doesn't check alignment of the these things before sending them out. Oh well, works now. Of course I lost about 3 inches on the rear end when I am out wheeling, but will be easy enough to take off beforehand.
