Size of Bolts Used for Installing Draw-Tite 75270

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What size bolts hold this to the frame. I want to buy one and make sure the threads are clean so when my hitch arrives Ill be ready to install.

asked by: Dennis B

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Expert Reply:

The install hardware for the # 75270 that your referenced is M12 X 1.25 X 35mm. I attached a help articles on cleaning out weldnuts for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The bolts that are used to attach a hitch like the #75270 to your 2007 Honda Odysey are M12 X 1.25 X 35mm. That means you would need a M12x1.25 size thread tap.

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Answer 2

This is not a normal fit for the Draw-Tite #75270 on your 2008 Honda Odyssey. I reached out to my contact at the manufacturer and they said that is a big hitch and it can get tweaked side to side. If it is that side to side that isn't lining…

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Answer 3

Cleaning weldnuts out on a vehicle in order to install a trailer hitch takes a lot of time and elbow grease. Basically the weldnuts may appear to be clean but getting all of the grime out can take longer than you might think. Make sure you are use…

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite Class III Round Tube Receiver Hitch, part #75270 would be a great choice for your vehicle. This is the most popular hitch offered for your vehicle. There is little difference between the Draw-Tite and the Hidden Hitch models of the same…

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Answer 5

Unfortunately, all of the hitches currently offered for your 2009 Honda Odyssey are of the style that would show the cross bar below the bumper. The Draw-Tite Class III Round Tube Trailer Hitch, part number 75270 features a round tube design. In my…

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Answer 6

The Draw-Tite Class III hitch you referred to, part #75270 uses Class 8.8 M12x35mm bolts with a 1.25 thread pitch. The bolts would fasten to the weld nuts that are welded to the inside of the frame members. When you install the hitch, take some time…

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Answer 7

I spoke with one of the installers and they told me this has happened with hitch installation on several of the vehicles we put hitches on. The first thing to do is use a punch to get the thread chaser out. Then cut the old weld nut off if it…

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Answer 8

I spoke with Hidden Hitch and you are correct:Hidden Hitch part #70737 was obsoleted in 2009 and replaced with Draw-Tite part #75270. Draw-Tite part #75270 is form/fit/functionally the same as part #70737. There are a few aesthetic differences…

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Answer 9

Because of the mounting locations present on a 2008 Honda Odyssey and the fact that all of the available hitches have cross tubing that is straight across, all of the hitches will be visible on the van. You can look at the pictures on the product…

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Answer 10

For the video on the Curt Class III hitch receiver for 2007 Honda Odyssey, Part #C13068, as you noted we did not happen to include the measurement of the distance from the ground to the top of the installed receiver, as we did for the Draw-Tite…

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Answer 11

I believe the part you are talking about is the weld nut on your 2014 Dodge Charger where the M12 bolt for the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #76145 installs. For this you need a12 mm x 1.25 tap and drill bit.

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