Red or Blue Loctite for Installing Trailer Hitch

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Do you recommend using blue or red locktite when installing a class 2 hitch?

asked by: MD

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Using Loctite when installing a trailer hitch is not required but it can certainly be used to create an even stronger bond. Blue Loctite like the Blue Stick # LT37643 is plenty sufficient for this application.

As long as the hardware for your hitch is properly torqued down according to the installation instructions though Loctite is not needed for a safe and proper connection to the vehicle.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

In most cases Loctite is not required when installing a trailer hitch, but it would not be a bad idea. I suggest using the Loctite Blue Stick Threadlocker, #LT37643, which will provide a secure grip and protect against water and grime.

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Answer 2

Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56291 includes both a red 10-amp mini blade fuse for the red fuse holder on the harness and a pink 30-amp box fuse for the fuse box in the engine compartment. Both fuses are shown in the linked photo.…

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Answer 3

The differences that you noted between the Draw-Tite trailer hitches #75876 and #76182 for your 2018 Subaru Forester are spot on. Both are custom hitches so no drilling is required (although you may need to enlarge some access holes) and they both…

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Answer 4

The only available hitches for a 2010 Toyota Prius have 1-1/4" receiver openings and are Class I rated. Class I racks are limited to carrying two bikes, though there are some that have an available adapter that allow bikes to be used with either…

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Answer 5

The Ecohitch Hidden Toyota Prius and Prius #306-x7178 is confirmed to fit the 2010 Toyota Prius. It has a 2" receiver opening and can carry your Kuat NV base bike rack if you have the 2 bike version. This hitch has a 300lb tongue weight and…

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Answer 6

The etrailer hitch part #e98848 that fits your 2022 Honda CR-V comes with all needed install hardware so you would not need to source any bolts as it's all included. That said this hitches with 4 bolts that are 7/16-14 and one that is 1/2-13 and…

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Answer 7

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 8

There is one trailer hitch receiver that stands above the rest for your 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, which is the hitch from EcoHitch; I verified with them the correct part number for your '23 Bolt EV is the following: - EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 9

We don't have a combo of the Curt Hitch Ball #C40008 and Curt Ball Mount #C45340. The ball mount is extremely heavy-duty, rated up to 17,000 pounds. I think it's safe to assume you don't have a torque wrench rated up to 450 foot pounds…

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Answer 10

Yes, depending on the hitch you choose, you will have to modify, reinstall, or remove entirely the heat shield from your 2020 Subaru Forester. While all the hitch options for your Forester except for the EcoHitch #306-X7391 are roughly the same…

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Answer 11

You could do that if you wish, you'll just want to make sure that the heat shield is NOT sandwiched between the hitch and the chassis of the vehicle at any point. We frequently hear from folks with concerns about the vehicle being harmed because…

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Answer 12

You will need a 1-1/2" wrench like part #C20001 in order to install the nut on the 2" Hitch Ball part #63845. A 1-7/8" wrench would be much too large.

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