Why are the receivers so sloppy? I can understand a little clearance so you dont have to fight to remove the hitch bar but i think its a little too generous.
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I have an 04 Excursion, my receiver is not sloppy/loose at all. Only thing wrong with mine is I used the pin that has bend at one end. This has enlarged the hole somewhat on that side. Went to straight pin, no more problems.
Had the same problem and went to a local trailer store that sold me the right bar...not sure what class but it's solid steel and fits like a glove. That bar won't fit in other receivers though...it's a hair too big!
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If you mean the ball mount/drawbar rattles around in the receiver, there is a relatively simple fix. Weld a small bead about 3 inches long on each side of the drawbar, then grind the new beads down until you get a snug fit in the receiver. If you are really picky, then make that two beads on each side of the drawbar. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif[/img]
Try one of these, I am going to order one. I've heard of the welding trick but I also heard that once that weld rusts up that it can make getting the darn thing out pretty difficult. For $22.00 I think I'll try this first. If that doesn't work then maybe I'll fire up the ole welder.
3. attach end B of yank strap to something solid (telephone pole)
4. Idle off.
5. Marvel at your newly solved once problem.
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Do what I did and use a 5/8" grade 8 bolt and tighten that sucker down. Also helps prevent someone removing the pin without your knowledge and/or theft.
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