Can Lubricant be Used to Help With Installing Bike Rack Into Hitch Receiver
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I dont have the hitch yet. I was just wondering what would be best to use lubricant as a preventive of long term wear and easier bike rack installation. WD40 it is unless you recommend something better.
asked by: Aaron
Helpful Expert Reply:
If you are having trouble installing your hitch mounted bike rack into a trailer hitch receiver, like the Draw-Tite # 24808 for your 2009 Toyota Prius, then I'd first recommend making sure that the receiver is cleaned out and free of debris. If it is clean then there may just be some extra powder coating on the inside. We have had customers who tried filing it out but you can definitely try some WD40 first if you have some handy.
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Aaron
6/19/2019
I dont have the hitch yet. I was just wondering what would be best to use lubricant as a preventive of long term wear and easier bike rack installation. WD40 it is unless you recommend something better.