Re: hidden hitch a little narrow

From: Barry Oliver (barrysuperhawk@comcast.net)
Date: Wed Jun 16 2010 - 20:50:21 EDT


Isn't that exactly what I said?

h h wrote:
> 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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