What Size Thread Tap Would be Needed for Hitch Install Weld Nuts of 2008 Chevy Equinox

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Vertical bolts 4 require a M -12 tap how about the other bolts. They are different sizes.

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The bolt sizes that come with the Draw Tite hitch # 36408 which fits your 2008 Chevy Equinox is M12 for the vertical brackets that attach to the outside of the frame. It's not uncommon to need to tap out rusty weld nuts on vehicles with a few years on them. You'd just need to source an M12 tap and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Dan

12/5/2019

Vertical bolts 4 require a M -12 tap how about the other bolts. They are different sizes.

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Jameson C.

12/5/2019

Sorry about not including that! Looks like that bolt size is also M12 so the thread tap for the other bolts would work fine. The install instructions two ways vehicles can be configured with one of them using carriage bolts that get fishwired through but for the Equinox it is a weld nut that is M12.

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Answer 1

We get this question quite a bit and the issue is really that the threads end up with quite a bit of corrosion and dirt which prevents the bolt from threading in. I attached a couple help articles that cover cleaning out weld nuts for you to check…

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Answer 2

For your 2008 Chevy Uplander, I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch #75278. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your vehicle and has more than enough capacity to pull your 1,000 pound trailer with inflatables. It will…

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Answer 3

Draw-Tite Class III hitch #75278 is a confirmed fit on the 2008 Chevy Uplander with 113-inch wheelbase. I verified this with Draw-Tite. This particular hitch fits all styles of this vehicle year/make/model. An installation video for this item is…

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Answer 4

For your 2009 Chevy Uplander we have the Draw Tite Hitch part #75278 as a confirmed fit that would work well. It installs easily, is mostly hidden, and has great towing capacities. Then for trailer wiring the Tekonsha kit part #118396 would be a…

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Answer 5

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75278 is a custom fit receiver and is confirmed to fit your 2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS MiniShort with the 113 inch wheelbase. If you let me know what you will be using the trailer hitch for I can make…

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Answer 6

To figure out if your 2009 Pontiac Montana SV6 has the short or long wheel base would be to measure from the center of the rear wheel to the center of the front wheel, or you can call your local GM dealer with your VIN and they should be able to look…

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Answer 7

Dirty and rusted weld nuts are actually not too uncommon, in fact we have a dedicated article on exactly this subject that I have attached. You will want start by cleaning them out with a spray lubricant (WD-40, etc) and a simple wire brush. You may…

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Answer 8

The M12-1.75 x 40mm hex bolts that come with the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #E98865 should fit the weldnuts on your 2009 Chevrolet Equinox as they have been tested and confirmed to work with your specific vehicle. A lot of times weldnuts get…

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Answer 9

The Draw-Tite #36408 Class II hitch you referenced uses 4 M12x1.75 bolts to attach to the nuts welded into the frame. If they are corroded, and spraying them with a spray lubricant like PB Blaster and using a wire brush like one on a battery terminal…

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Answer 10

You will have received 2 different size bolts with the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #36408 for your 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. There are six M12-1.25 thread pitch bolts that you will need to mount your Receiver. The 1/2"-13 bolts and nuts are…

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Answer 11

We installed the #36408 on a 2012 Chevy Equinox just like yours and the install bolts that came with it did end up fitting just fine. The problem you are experiencing has to be related to the weldnuts of your vehicle being dirty/corroded. Normally…

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Answer 12

For the hitches we offer that fit your 2006 Pontiac Torrent like the etrailer part #e98865 the size hardware that comes with it is M12-1.75 x 40mm hex bolts and ½-13 x 1.75 carriage bolts. To order replacement hardware for this hitch you'd…

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