Yep, you were right. Just thought i'd post the answer from them, too.
On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 5:50 PM, Barry Oliver
<barrysuperhawk@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Isn't that exactly what I said?
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> h h wrote:
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>> 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.
>>
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>> On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 4:23 PM, Eric <huffy340@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> 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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