Softride Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock Should Work on Any Hitch

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Will the tread for this produt screw onto it. The hitch I have is a stock Jeep Cherokee hitch is stalled by the the time the Jeep was built.

asked by: Joseph

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Expert Reply:

The Softride anti-rattle hitch lock, part # SR25219, is threaded to match the padlock portion of the lock. A nut placed inside the receiver opening aids in clamping whatever hollow accessory you are using to the side of the receiver opening. It should work on any hitch, including your factory installed Jeep hitch.

expert reply by: Andi

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Answer 1

The anti-rattle hitch lock you referenced, part #SHP2040-XL does not carry a weight rating, but it is only compatible with ball mounts that have hollow shanks. Ball mounts with hollow shanks usually have a maximum capacity of 7500 lbs, so 7500 lbs…

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Answer 2

Since additional nuts and retainers are not available as separate items the best option you'd have would be to buy multiple sets of the #SR2519 which you could use entirely for each hitch accessory you have or you could use just the nut and…

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Answer 3

I am glad to hear the hitch installation went smoothly, but sorry to hear you are unhappy with the adapter. When using adapters, the play you are experiencing is a common problem. When using accessories in a trailer hitch, sometimes they are a…

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Answer 4

Any type of hitch adapter or extender will have the unavoidable side-effect of causing a loss of about half of your hitch's rated capacity, both its tongue weight (TW) and it's gross towing weight (GTW). Hidden Hitch extender #HE18 and Curt…

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Answer 5

Hitch pins and locks don't actually bear any of the weight of a trailer or accessory so they don't have weight ratings. The only weight capacities you need to consider are for the tow vehicle, the hitch, ball mount, and hitch ball. The tongue…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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