Is it Common to Enlarge Access Hole on Vehicle to Install Trailer Hitch Spacer Block

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The access hole is not large enough for the rectangular spacer to fit through. Is it common to enlarge the access hole or am I missing something? Thanks,

asked by: Steve

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Expert Reply:

It's actually really common to have to enlarge the access hole on vehicle frames to fit the spacer black through to install a hitch like the etrailer part # e36YR. It won't hurt anything to do this either.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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