Hitch problem
#1
Hitch problem
I have an 04 suburban that I'm trying to put a hitch on and am having problems with. It is a curt hitch, there are 4 bolts into the frame and 2 into the bumper. The frame bolts went in with no problems, it's the bumper bolts. I can't get them in. I've tried pb blaster, wire brushing the inside as much as possible, no luck. My next steps are to run a tap through in hopes of clearing the rust out or welding it on.
Any other ideas or suggestions?
Any other ideas or suggestions?
#2
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Its possible the thread is different then the bolt supplied, if you have a set of taps you might want to use those to identify the thread...
Though re-tapping to the bolt in hand is probably viable as long as your have sufficient thread to securely hold the bolts in place...
Though re-tapping to the bolt in hand is probably viable as long as your have sufficient thread to securely hold the bolts in place...
#3
for some reason the bumper fastener threads crud up. I squirted trans fluid onto the threads and let it soak in for 24hrs and then repeated. I soaked the bolts in a jar of trans fluid for a couple days also. I hand started them and worked them in and out with a impact wrench.
get all the bolts started before tightening any up.
get all the bolts started before tightening any up.
Last edited by tech2; November 14th, 2014 at 9:40 PM.
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