Like we thought, it was fine. Here was the response from etrailor:
The trailer hitch, # 87554, is manufactured to have a little tolerance
to help ease installation. When all of the bolts are tightened to the
proper specifications (see instructions linked below), the hitch will
pull in and be seated properly against the frame of your 1999 Dodge
Dakota.
Their response is basically what i was expecting (and hoping). I'm
glad i checked and made sure, though.
On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 4:23 PM, Eric <huffy340@gmail.com> wrote:
> So I have my hitch in place, but the vertical "tabs" that the 7/16
> bolt goes through are a little narrow, ~5/16". What I mean is that
> if I push the hitch to the left and finger tighten the left bolt,
> there is a 5/16" gap between the right tab and the frame rail.
>
> It looks like they will flex when I tighten the bolt, but is that to be expected? I suspect it is fine, but am just making sure.
>
> Here's the hitch:
> http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Dodge/Dakota/1999/87554.html?vehicleid=19992546
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