Trouble installing new hitch
I needed to upgrade my hitch in preparation for the new TT I'm planning to buy, so I purchased a Class V from Curt Mfg that the website said was compatible with my truck. In attempting to install it, ...
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Brodie3Az wrote:
Auto manufacturers are continuously making model year changes, so in that regards, it is entirely possible that the frame changed.
When Chrysler and Cummins originally negotiated the deal, Cummins required that the frame be designed by them and not allow the frame design to be dictated by the Chrysler bean counters. It was reported that Cummins was concerned about frame twist. Therefore as others have recommended, do not cut or grind on the frame.
There is no reason why you cannot shim. This is a process used in a wide range of assembly and refurbishment situations.
Shopping for a hitch that "Might" fit without shimming or grinding will require a lot of time and effort without positive results. You will most likely incurr added costs for shipping and restocking.
Are there other trucks of your model year in your area? possibly you could check with their owner(s) so that you can see their frame and hitch brand.
Another option might be to loosen the bolts on the cross tube assembly to see if your frame mount legs will shift out and up tight to the bottom of the frame. Then torque the tube bolts down.
Yea, I'm with you on grinding. Even though it's only at the very back and would be a small amount, I just don't feel good about it. Shimming was recommended by the Curt rep, but only up to 1/2" and that doesn't quite do it. It will work with 3/4" worth if shims, but I'm going against their advice and would need longer bolts.
Then that's a whole new issue - bolts. I'm sure the bolts are special high strength bolts. I'm not just going to run down to Home Depot and buy some lag bolts that fit! I'm sure that Curt provides appropriate bolts that meet a certain criteria. If I go looking for my own bolts, who really knows what is required?
