What Bolts Should I Use To Install A Draw Tite Class 3 Trailer Hitch

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Can you tell me if the attached hex screws are strong enough for your Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer 2-inch Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III ? They are Everbilt M10-1.25 x 35mm metric cap screws, zinc plated, to be used with 3/8inch conical washers. Are these a safe and reliable choice? Thank you! Tom

asked by: Tom W

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While grade 8 bolts like you have are recommended to install a class 3 trailer hitch, I do not recommend using the bolts in your picture. For a trailer hitch like the Curt #14001 you were looking at, it uses 1/2" x 13 grade 8 bolts. Hitch manufacturers including Draw-tite and Curt recommend only using manufacturer approved hardware. We can provide a complete hardware kit of all manufacturer approved hardware in part # RHK. Just enter to correct part number from your hitch before adding to your cart. That way we can ensure you are getting the correct bolts.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

The bolts that are used are Class 5 if they are Silver and Class 8 is they are a Gold color. If you are looking for replacement hardware for your Curt #14001 Trailer Hitch, you can use the Replacement Hardware Kit, part #RHK. All you need to do is…

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Answer 2

For your 2022 Hyundai Tucson the Draw Tite hitch part #DT22MR is a confirmed fit and would be a great option for carrying your bike rack as it has more than enough capacity, is the 2 inch hitch size which more bike racks are made for, and it has a…

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Answer 3

I'm not sure what trailer hitch you have installed on your 2015 Ram 1500 but the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch #e98852 uses a 3/4-10 x 3.25 bolt while the Draw-Tite version #75662 uses a 3/4-10 x 3.5 bolt. This means that you need a 3/4-10 with…

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Answer 4

Personally I prefer the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit #SH27FRT over the Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite #DT82GR. Both these are confirmed to fit the 2016-2022 model years of the Volvo XC90. The Stealth Hitches receiver is…

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Answer 5

Yes the Stealth Hitch #SH27FRT fits your 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8. You will also need to take your XC90 to your local Volvo dealership so a technician can reprogram the computer to send the proper signal with your new wiring. This is a fairly…

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Answer 6

I'll start off by saying that most hitches are going to install in the same manner, but there are some features that set others apart. The Curt #C53HR is a fairly basic hitch and while I'm not familiar with the Volvo hitch, I can say that…

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Answer 7

As you mentioned, the installation of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #75305 requires that you reuse two M10 and M12 bolts that should already be present in the frame rail. The only information I have on these bolts is just that,…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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