Hitch Rattles
06-12-2012, 04:58 PM
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I never noticed it in any of my trucks, even though there was quite a bit of play.. But being that the hitch is just under the rear glass of the RR, you can hear every tiny rattle. Welding it wont work because my other trailer is a 1 7/8" for the rack thing that I use. So I'd need to be able to swap hitches without using a grinder!
I'm gonna try a square u-bolt and see if that cures it.. similar to what I posted awhile ago.. Im sure the hardware store will have something that would work.
I'm gonna try a square u-bolt and see if that cures it.. similar to what I posted awhile ago.. Im sure the hardware store will have something that would work.
Also, add touch weight, that helps it moving around while towing.
06-12-2012, 05:14 PM
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Assuming the hitch pin or holes are not worn.
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06-13-2012, 09:11 AM
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try another hitch pin sometimes find one thats tight. or maybe some sort of rubber sleve or sock can be found. I tend beleive you have light tongue weight and load which is creating all of this.
06-13-2012, 10:53 AM
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Yes, it an inherently light tongue load as it is. A 24 Skater weighs almost nothing and with the 300's hangin off the back and no fuel in it, its kind of a bouncy load.
I see what you're saying about running a weld inside the hitch to take up space. I think that is what I'll try, that way I don't have to disassemble anything when I'm switching between hitches. Great idea!
I see what you're saying about running a weld inside the hitch to take up space. I think that is what I'll try, that way I don't have to disassemble anything when I'm switching between hitches. Great idea!
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