Unable To Start Bolts To Install A Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch On A 2011 Toyota Avalon

Question:

I am unable to get the bolts started that attach the draw-tite to the frame. It is as though the nuts, which are mounted on the inside of the frame, are not properly aligned. I started by taking the hitch off my 2006 Avalon and am now trying to install it on my newly purchased 2011 Avalon. The new car has only 30,000 miles on it and, unbelievably has a nearly rust free under-carriage it was hardly ever driven in the rain and never in the winter. The black tape came off easily. Each of the nuts appear to be mounted a little off center towards the rear of the mounting holes. Thanks for any help,

asked by: Pete S

Helpful Expert Reply:

Sorry to hear about the trouble you're having installing the the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch on your 2011 Toyota Avalon.

A lot of times the factory weld-nuts that the hardware for your hitch installs into can become packed with grime or paint, and may not allow the bolt to thread.

I recommend taking a nylon brush # 814092 to the weld-nuts to clean off the threads a bit. Also, since this brush is made from nylon, you don't have to worry about damaging the threads on your factory weld-nuts either.

expert reply by: Bryce D