Check WD hitch bolts for tightness
I have periodically checked the bolts on my equalizer hitch for correct torque. They have always been tight after the first couple of tows. Yesterday I checked them again before leaving Tucson. T...
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Good tip!
Although if I had that much problem with bolts loosening I would do something about it.
There are many options to achieve this. I would start with grade 8 locking nuts.
Then move to loctite and external locking tabs if needed. Also if the two brackets are moving that much that the bolts become loosened there is not enough clamping load provided by the bolt to bracket interface. Removing the paint from the two mating surfaces might resolve this.
Having the two brackets welded at there "position" might also help.
The newer brackets seem to really help as well.
Periodically checking bolts for correct torque is something that should be done on all hitches but not something should be a daily job, IMO.
Although if I had that much problem with bolts loosening I would do something about it.
There are many options to achieve this. I would start with grade 8 locking nuts.
Then move to loctite and external locking tabs if needed. Also if the two brackets are moving that much that the bolts become loosened there is not enough clamping load provided by the bolt to bracket interface. Removing the paint from the two mating surfaces might resolve this.
Having the two brackets welded at there "position" might also help.
The newer brackets seem to really help as well.
Periodically checking bolts for correct torque is something that should be done on all hitches but not something should be a daily job, IMO.
