Loud Banging Noise Coming From the Hitch Area When Accelerating
Question:
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado 4.7 I had this hitch installed by a professional before i moved. During the move I would hear a loud banging sound while accellerating from a dead stop. I thought it was just the rental trailer. Now I just recently bought a boat and the same sound is happening. It sounds like the car is falling apart everytime it happens. Can you help me?
asked by: Josh
Expert Reply:
Assuming that the hitch was properly installed, what you are experiencing is most likely your drawbar moving around in the receiver. This is a fairly common occurrence, the drawbar is meant to fit fairly snug into the receiver, but differences in manufacturing tolerances can allow for some movement. Using a cushioned ballmount like part # AMSC2 would help eliminate most of the noise you are experiencing. Cushioned Trailer Hitch Ballmounts protect the towing vehicle drive-line, hitch assembly and trailer contents by reducing the bangs and slams caused by starting, stopping and traveling over unpaved surfaces. Cushioned ballmounts act as a shock absorber and are also proven effective in reducing bounce and rhythmic vibrations.
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