solutions for sloppy hitch?
Hi, cheapskate here - I got what I paid for. Bought a $200 adjustable class V drop hitch, rather than one of those fancy $600-1000 machined ones. Of course, being cheap, the fitment is total carp. ...
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My solution that has worked for me for 10 years or so is to drill a half inch hole in the bottom of the receiver forward of the pin. Then drilled the appropriate size hole in the receiver and tapped it for a 1/2" grade 8 bolt.
Insert the bolt and tighten with a 18" breaker bar to about 80 ft/lbs. Receiver never moves an iota and the bolt provides a secondary attachment and security.
Insert the bolt and tighten with a 18" breaker bar to about 80 ft/lbs. Receiver never moves an iota and the bolt provides a secondary attachment and security.
