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ryhed's avatar
ryhed
Explorer
Aug 07, 2013

Fifth hitch issue

I installed my hitch myself, It was square. problem is my quick remove pins don't want to come out of the rails. what did I do wrong? I put the metal lugs in between the hat channels of the bed to keep the ribs from crushing. Do you think I cinched the bolts down a little to tight? They will come out but I might have to force them and I know that is not right. They went in just fine as I put the hitch base in place before I torqued down the bolts to ensure I had it square. Anyone else have this issue?
  • Ram4Sam's avatar
    Ram4Sam
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    If you tightened the rail bolts the first time without the hitch in the rails, the rails can move a bit when you tighten them. Loosen the rail bolts, put the hitch in and the pins. Tap the rails around the get the best pin/hitch fit in the rails. Tighten the rail bolts( to mfg specs) with the hitch in the rails.

    Sam
  • copeland343's avatar
    copeland343
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    Sounds good, no rattle or loose hitch. Mine come out easy so I have a little movement.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Aug 07, 2013
    I have to tap my pins out each and every time which is fine by me.

    Rather have them snug then loose.......hitch sits tight and no movement.
  • SDM's avatar
    SDM
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    They have a small amount of adjustment on mine.

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