How to Clean Out Weld Nuts on a 2006 Toyota Matrix to Install a Trailer Hitch

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what size tap? 2006 toyota matrix

asked by: Logan

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You would not use a tap to clean the threads. A tap would be used to cut new threads. To clean out the weld nuts on the vehicle in order to install a trailer hitch you will just need some WD40, a wire brush like # DW00254, and a little elbow grease. I have included a link to our FAQ article and a video on cleaning out weld nuts for hitch installation.

expert reply by: Michael H

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All of the hitches available to fit your vehicle are Class I hitches. The most common hitch, 24812, was one which fits with or without the rear fascia. The bolts for that hitch are M12 x 1.25 x 40mm. We offer replacement hardware kits part number…

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Answer 2

If you look at the instructions for the Curt trailer hitch, #12065, that I have linked, you will see that it uses M12 - 1.25 x 40 sized bolts. This means that the weldnuts in a 2004 to 2012 Toyota Sienna are the same size. On a vehicle that has seen…

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Answer 3

I took a look at the owner's manual for a 2012 Toyota Matrix and it said it does not recommend towing with the Matrix that has a 1.8L engine, but the Matrix for a 2.4L can, and has a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. That does not mean you can't…

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The bolt sizes are commonly M12-1.25x40 and M10-1.25x35. If you are looking at the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #65075 the hardware comes with it and you can find the specs on the parts in the instruction manual…

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Class I and Class II trailer hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver. That is where the similarities end though. Class I hitches are rated for less weight, typically maxing out at 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 200 pounds tongue weight. Class…

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Rusty weld nuts can make trailer hitch installs pretty difficult but there are solutions. First you want to clean them as well as possible so that hopefully that allows the bolts to thread. But worst case scenario you can use a thread tap to clean…

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While there are not instructions available for removing the Yakima BaseLine Towers Y00146 from your 2016 Honda Civic I would be happy to walk you through the removal process. This will require the tightening tool that was included with your BaseLine…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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