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Thread: Hitch rattle

  1. #1
    RitcheyRch
    Not sure if this has been discussed before or not. Tried searching and didnt come up with anything. Does anyone know how to get the receiver part of the hitch to stop rattling within the hitch itself. I measured the hitch itself and it is 2.06" and the receiver is 2.03". Was thinking of using that plastic that you dip on tools and coat the receiver.
    Anyother ideas?

  2. #2
    Jordy
    Turn up the stereo or get a bigger stereo. Either one should do the trick.

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    Turn up the stereo or get a bigger stereo. Either one should do the trick.
    Sounds good :rollside:

  4. #4
    Havasu Hangin'
    Mine doesn't rattle because of the 1,500lbs of tongue weight...
    ...but you can wrap some electrical tape around the bar if it's moving around too much.

  5. #5
    Beer-30
    Tool dip or elec tape will just wear right off.
    I would get some thin teflon or delrin and make some shims. Epoxy them to either the insert or the receiver and it would last as long as you owned the truck.

  6. #6
    RitcheyRch
    I had a feeling you would say something like that.
    Turn up the stereo or get a bigger stereo. Either one should do the trick.

  7. #7
    GMFL
    ...but you can wrap some electrical tape around the bar if it's moving around too much.
    F Dat... USE DUCT TAPE!!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. #8
    wsuwrhr
    Tool dip or elec tape will just wear right off.
    I would get some thin teflon or delrin and make some shims. Epoxy them to either the insert or the receiver and it would last as long as you owned the truck.
    I second the Delrin. Will fix you right up.
    Brian

  9. #9
    RitcheyRch
    I was thinking the same thing about the tool dip wearing off. The delrin, nylon or teflon sounds like a good idea. Might have to head out to the shop at work and see if can find some.
    Tool dip or elec tape will just wear right off.
    I would get some thin teflon or delrin and make some shims. Epoxy them to either the insert or the receiver and it would last as long as you owned the truck.

  10. #10
    franky
    Drill a hole through the bottom of the reciever at the back where it will hit the back edge of the hitch. Weld a 1/2" nut at the hole location then screw in a bolt with a backer nut to snug up the hitch/reciever. Works for real. Had the same problem. Any hitch shop or welding shop can do this for a few bucks. Bring them the #8 bolt and nuts.

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