How to eliminate hitch rattle with the Hitch Clamp

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@woohunter1
@woohunter1 6 жыл бұрын
If you live in the northeast, try this trick. Leave draw bar in receiver from December to March without removing, no more rattle and no one can steal it.
@rodbagley
@rodbagley 6 жыл бұрын
woohunter1 did that. Hitch went with the car. I couldn't get it out and I tried everything I could think of.
@aldee3018
@aldee3018 5 жыл бұрын
rust.lol
@evandickson19
@evandickson19 5 жыл бұрын
Angle grinder.
@ryanh1222
@ryanh1222 5 жыл бұрын
Never to be removed again.
@fredmertz6480
@fredmertz6480 5 жыл бұрын
Left mine in for 2 yrs in Michigan. Tried many things. What did work I think was a combination of white vinegar and heat. Took a 2 gal zip lock bag, put it over the hitch assembly. Taped and zip tied it all up to the hitch. filled it with white vinegar and then zip tied the bottom up towards the top until the hitch was completely covered with vinegar. Let it set for two weeks. When I took it off I used a 3 pounds sledge to try and move it and it barely moved. I asked a mechanic at work what he recommended and he said lots of heat. Used a torch with map gas for about a half an hour while still using the 3 pounds sledge and it finally came out. Had to get a new insert but at least I can use my receiver now.
@ElonMuskX
@ElonMuskX 6 жыл бұрын
I fixed this problem years ago by sliding a piece of shrink tubing over the bar and heating it up. Shrink wrap from an Hobbies shop used for making batteries for RC cars. Lasted forever, prevented rusted bar and stayed firm.
@ryanh1222
@ryanh1222 5 жыл бұрын
That is a brilliant idea!
@DIRTDIVER882
@DIRTDIVER882 6 жыл бұрын
Nice. I did the exact same thing by taking a paint stick & tapping it into the gap between hitch & receiver and i believe home depot even gave me the paint stick 👍👍👍
@alanbarbour5185
@alanbarbour5185 4 жыл бұрын
Such a simple solution to an annoying problem. Great presentation, huge thanks .
@DiyDadFL
@DiyDadFL 5 жыл бұрын
There’s actually a sleeve that goes in that receiver. I have a 2 1/4” to 2” sleeve in mine and I don’t ever have any rattle
@gorp27
@gorp27 4 жыл бұрын
I just ran a couple beads of weld near the corners of the draw bar than ground them down with an angle grinder till the slop was gone.
@garywallin5030
@garywallin5030 6 жыл бұрын
I have been doing this for many years.Drill hole in bottom of receiver then weld a nut over the hole then slide in stinger & then simply screw a bolt into nut to take out the play
@agger838
@agger838 5 жыл бұрын
But then the load is riding on that bolt...
@ryanh1222
@ryanh1222 5 жыл бұрын
@@agger838 then drill hole on the top and proceed with same instructions. No longer riding on the bolt.
@TobyMuirson
@TobyMuirson 5 жыл бұрын
The bolt is behind the pin... Most modern towbars have this already built in..
@20stubby
@20stubby 5 жыл бұрын
I would just put the right hitch on
@20stubby
@20stubby 5 жыл бұрын
When you buy a Chevy or GMC brand new 3/4 ton truck comes the larger hole than the 1/2 ton
@averyalexander2303
@averyalexander2303 4 жыл бұрын
That's pretty cleaver. What I did is I replaced my hitch pin with a grade 8 bolt and nut and torqued it down hard so it squeezes the receiver tube a bit to keep the hitch tight. Works perfectly! No more play at all anymore and it can't be stolen nearly as easily as pulling a pin out. And at least in my situation, removing the bolt allowed me to remove the hitch no problem, so the receiver tube wasn't damaged or permanently deformed. Win win!
@TX_BigSpit
@TX_BigSpit 6 жыл бұрын
For starters, use a 5/8” pin in a 5/8” hole. You have a 1/2” pin in the beginning of the video.
@markej4801
@markej4801 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid! You've explained what it does, how it does it and how to make it work. Teaching at its best! And then you even showed where to purchase it!!!
@williams7384
@williams7384 5 жыл бұрын
I use two plastic shims. One vertical and one horizontal. Works great. Jam one In & snap it off flush. Haven't had one fall out. Got em at ace. Comes in a pack of like 20
@davidyeager3700
@davidyeager3700 6 жыл бұрын
I went to ace hardware and bought a 3inch ushape u bolt with the flat metal bar it works good
@Indiancreekgunsmithing
@Indiancreekgunsmithing 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a carpenter I use a wood shim they don't last forever but I change my hitch pretty often and I just drive another shim in no big deal
@kxf250rf
@kxf250rf 5 жыл бұрын
Been doing that for years. Works great.
@bendejo9235
@bendejo9235 4 жыл бұрын
Ditto here. I like the wedge shape of the shim: Just stick one in the gap...and then pound it in until it can't go no more. Yeah, the wood shim will be like crap after a summer of rain. But hey, no problem: Just use a another shim! What are they...like, $3.99 for a bundle of 12?
@rootvalley2
@rootvalley2 3 жыл бұрын
Never had this issue with my old hitch why don’t they just make them the correct size? Think I might try shims.
@nrich5127
@nrich5127 2 жыл бұрын
I solved this issue by taking a simple L shaped metal bracket , using a file to narrow the thickness of one end and then hammering it into the gap between the receiver and the hitch. Then I just wrapped some electrical tape around it so it couldn't vibrate out. I lasted the entire ride from Florida to NY State with no problem. My cost ... $1.00 ...
@DoItYourselfDad
@DoItYourselfDad 2 жыл бұрын
I did something similar beforeI picked this up. When we take the bikes out, my daughters ATV goes in the bed, my bike goes on the carrier. It’s a lot easier when you have to take the rack on and off multiple times a day to have something purpose built.
@robmclaughlin420
@robmclaughlin420 2 жыл бұрын
I had no idea why the previous owner put those things on the Jeep. Then again, I don’t leave the hitch in the receiver when it’s not in use. Thanks for teaching me something today.
@twilightroach4274
@twilightroach4274 4 жыл бұрын
We have the same style of receiver hitch in Australia, & they come from the factory with a nut welded over a hole on one of the top corners, with a bolt that you tighten to achieve the same result.
@RedboneUnincorporated
@RedboneUnincorporated 2 жыл бұрын
smart design
@fivevenomstyle6337
@fivevenomstyle6337 4 жыл бұрын
I had that rattle while pulling a small u-haul trailer. I wrapped a couple layers of electrical tape around right inside where it met the receiver just to tighten it up. This is a cool little clamp idea though.
@vh3531
@vh3531 5 жыл бұрын
I wedged a plastic spacer that came in a laminate flooring kit into my receiver. No more rattle. I can even remove the draw bar, replace and tap the wedge back in.
@charlesrinehart5759
@charlesrinehart5759 5 жыл бұрын
Get a hitch with propper size shaft no more issues.
@camperking5224
@camperking5224 10 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for your simple anti rattle trick.
@razr199
@razr199 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video bud. I bought a truck extended kit and a hitch clamp come with it but no instructions as usual.
@shawavsqk
@shawavsqk 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve had trouble with my hitch loose for quite some time. I’ve tried the wood jammed in. That didn’t work for long. I’ve spot welded it but that wears smooth. I just watched your video and I went right to amazon and ordered the same one you have. I’m hoping this will cure my problem. Thanks.
@cubpak89
@cubpak89 5 жыл бұрын
I don't notice hitch rattle maybe my diesel is too loud or I've gotten used to having my hitch in. Or is it becuase I have the right sized hitch in the receiver. IDK I just tow everyday
@timphillian8963
@timphillian8963 3 жыл бұрын
lol exactly!! If the raddle is louder than my 5.9 then I pull over and fix it 'immediately' !
@HP.Customs
@HP.Customs 7 жыл бұрын
Saw this last week and went to amazon and found it for 28.50. I made one yesterday for around 2 bucks I guess. Some round stock, welder and a tap and die set.
@deankruse8751
@deankruse8751 7 жыл бұрын
H&P Customs yeah all you need is 2000 bucks in tools you have had for 30 years. Saves so much money
@JM-yx1lm
@JM-yx1lm 6 жыл бұрын
H&P Customs what was the welder for?
@austinmurphy6045
@austinmurphy6045 6 жыл бұрын
exactly
@stantutak5579
@stantutak5579 4 жыл бұрын
@@JM-yx1lm I made one no welder req .
@endtimeswriter
@endtimeswriter 3 жыл бұрын
Finally something i hoped to do, keep the hitch from wobbling. Never herd of these but so simple to use.
@passipassi100
@passipassi100 8 жыл бұрын
I like how simple it is! This is starting to be a great channel. Keep up the good work ;)
@heted1
@heted1 7 жыл бұрын
I've had trouble with this for years. Will give it a try. Thanks for the video.
@DoItYourselfDad
@DoItYourselfDad 7 жыл бұрын
+heted1 I still use it every time I take my dirtbike out, still love it!
@SuperHOGGA
@SuperHOGGA 3 жыл бұрын
My towball on my vehicle is permanent. I had a slight rattle. I drove a thick galv washer into the gap on the top side with a hammer and steel bar. Been there for years . Hasn't fallen out. Never a rattle since.
@racerzx84AE
@racerzx84AE 4 жыл бұрын
I own an Avalanche and I hear all of the hitch noise. Totally going try this!
@toby621
@toby621 5 жыл бұрын
here in australia we have a bolt with a lock nut under neath simple tighten bolt lock nut no rattle
@FollowTheGoodShepherd
@FollowTheGoodShepherd 6 жыл бұрын
Or you can just wrap the entire hitch sleeve in electrical tape. Just put enough so that it slips in snug. Cut a hole where the pin goes. No noise or vibration at all. Pretty much free
@kyleybarra1830
@kyleybarra1830 3 жыл бұрын
Did the same with duct tape. Snug as a bug 👍🏻
@Vulcaneer900
@Vulcaneer900 6 жыл бұрын
That trick makes it harder for someone to steal your ball and hitch.
@riconaka
@riconaka 6 жыл бұрын
The "play" was driving me nuts with our bicycles in the back. Tried metal shims but they fall out... I will give this a try! Thanks for posting!
@randyautrand5950
@randyautrand5950 7 жыл бұрын
Nice! Looks great. I hate hitch rattle. Going to get one. Thanks again for the video
@DoItYourselfDad
@DoItYourselfDad 7 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! I've been very happy with mine, still use it a lot.
@mattsmith6824
@mattsmith6824 5 жыл бұрын
In australia not surein america our reece hitch style like yours in video always has a nut welded to bottom corner of steel and a bolt with a safety lock nut is bolted thru and pushes hitch to corner and lockes it and stops rattle
@mikelopez7462
@mikelopez7462 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info and review
@clintsmith7063
@clintsmith7063 5 жыл бұрын
A couple of wraps of electric tape will make it fit tighter as well.
@laffilmfest3759
@laffilmfest3759 3 жыл бұрын
Thank u...i will give it a try!
@oldguysrock2170
@oldguysrock2170 5 жыл бұрын
I put a small piece of RV roof repair tape on the hitch iteself to cushion it. Don’t use a lot of it, 1/2” at most. Stuff is really tough.
@WilliamNguyen
@WilliamNguyen 5 жыл бұрын
Great info! I never thought of this. This will definitely help the t-bone I used to hold my kayak.
@mykehunt2430
@mykehunt2430 4 жыл бұрын
One way to make sure you have his rattle is to go get one from Harbor freight and they’re like a quarter inch smaller all the way around. Took me two days to figure out that was what was going on the back of my truck after I got one
@BAHRAMCR
@BAHRAMCR 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea, thank you for sharing.
@katherinegonzales1555
@katherinegonzales1555 5 жыл бұрын
You had the right answer and explained it is a very easy way to understand, thanks so much
@mikelong9638
@mikelong9638 Жыл бұрын
Very nice but I'd add couple of lock washers so that it doesn't come loose.
@marksmith5994
@marksmith5994 4 жыл бұрын
I use two on my hitch set up, love them.
@keithg4441
@keithg4441 5 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I wish I had seen this years ago when I needed it.
@VitorMadeira
@VitorMadeira 5 жыл бұрын
This is one of those products that for sure needs an update after one (or more) year of use. One needs to know if the parts that are tight together might get a bit lose. Anyway, a great (first time) review. Thank you.
@DoItYourselfDad
@DoItYourselfDad 5 жыл бұрын
I can’t really comment about one that is left permanently on, but I’ve been using the mount for last 2-3 years every time I ride without issue. I even had it on yesterday.
@VitorMadeira
@VitorMadeira 5 жыл бұрын
@@DoItYourselfDad well, thank you!
@es47
@es47 5 жыл бұрын
Made one about 20 years ago and its been on 3 different trucks still works gerat
@shyecjj
@shyecjj 6 жыл бұрын
I always shimmed it with thin metal inside the hitch. Worked perfect.
@jamesstewart3121
@jamesstewart3121 5 жыл бұрын
There is a sleeve that usually comes from the factory try using that. Gm15923277
@tantrobusb9
@tantrobusb9 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah he has a 2in hitch in a 21/4 reciever
@leskobrandon538
@leskobrandon538 6 жыл бұрын
Old trick I do is that I drill & tap a 1/2 hole on the bottom backside of the receiver. Then I use a 1/2 bolt in the tapped hole.. keeps the hitch nice and tight... 3/4 wrench is needed to lossen the bolt to remove the hitch... Been doing this trick for years
@thomasdipaolo2349
@thomasdipaolo2349 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video review. Just what ive neen looking for. Thank you
@JohnWilliams-tn9yu
@JohnWilliams-tn9yu 5 жыл бұрын
Basic towing 101. Hitch pin should always go in from drivers side with the safety pin on passenger side. If you would happen to loose the safety pin there is less chance of the hitch pin vibrating out due to the fact that that all roads are slightly crowned in the middle
@yruhatin100
@yruhatin100 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that.
@drue6360
@drue6360 5 жыл бұрын
This is the dumbest advice I’ve ever heard
@madometal
@madometal 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome gadget .quick and simple fix ...satisfaction was accomplished here that's for sure
@Nathan-gi9mm
@Nathan-gi9mm 6 жыл бұрын
Good video. Answered my questions and was well made. Thank you
@JM-nh8yp
@JM-nh8yp 5 жыл бұрын
Great idea, but $20???! A square u bolt costs about $2.00 Even if you weren't happy with the inexpensive U bolt for some reason, you could easily drill 2 holes in a short pipe and have something identical to this.
@M.Miller262
@M.Miller262 4 жыл бұрын
i made one with a 3" square u bolt from TSC and a piece of ¾" round stock, cut/drilled it like the one pictured. got all of about $4 in it from the u bolt and maybe an hour of time.
@johnnybeanz1296
@johnnybeanz1296 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I am using an ultra-tow hitch carrier. The hitch clamp they sell looks terrible. I’ll try this guy. Thanks.
@110americalovingpatriot2
@110americalovingpatriot2 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍 thanks for sharing, I knew there was something that fixed that annoying as hell rattling. Thanks again
@michaellawrie903
@michaellawrie903 3 жыл бұрын
Such a simple and great solution. Thank you.
@wilburfinnigan2142
@wilburfinnigan2142 5 жыл бұрын
You have a very ill fitting draw bar on that hitch !!! I have never seen a hitch that loose !!!!
@roberttrull2525
@roberttrull2525 5 жыл бұрын
Walmart crap
@51WCDodge
@51WCDodge 5 жыл бұрын
@@roberttrull2525 Nast dangerous crap. The movement up and down back and forward, it'll wear and fail.
@refzz1259
@refzz1259 4 жыл бұрын
Its the infomercial frustrating hitch. It doesn't exist in real life
@donaldshimkus539
@donaldshimkus539 4 жыл бұрын
3rd world countries have a very different idea precision. I think that's called a "universal" fit. Eh, close enough.
@chrisclark5204
@chrisclark5204 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a class 3 draw bar in a class 4 receiver.
@cetyl2626
@cetyl2626 5 жыл бұрын
My bike rack came with a special pin to put in the receiver that had threads also. The rack has a nut on the inside so it pulled it to one side stopping the rattling.
@gregoryheim9781
@gregoryheim9781 5 жыл бұрын
I see how that device eliminates wobble up & down, but what about side-to-side?
@barnaclebill1615
@barnaclebill1615 4 жыл бұрын
Nice and a different approach but I’d definitely apply some lock washers!
@thebridgeplayers
@thebridgeplayers 5 жыл бұрын
How does it do with any side shimmy? This is a great idea! I have a 2.5 receiver with a sleeve for a 2" bicycle rack. The rack has an anti-move internal wedge that tightens up, but because of the sleeve, the wedge clamps the sleeve but the sleeve wobbles.
@DoItYourselfDad
@DoItYourselfDad 5 жыл бұрын
Pretty well, . I really don’t have any side to side wobble with my motorcycle carrier on it.
@JakR4bbit
@JakR4bbit 5 жыл бұрын
Got something similar on Amazon. One of my favorite purchases.
@coypatton3160
@coypatton3160 7 жыл бұрын
Add some lock washers or locktite or your little addition is going to be in pieces on the road. Vibration will loosen those nuts rather quickly on a rough bouncy road.
@chuckvitale1751
@chuckvitale1751 6 жыл бұрын
I tow every day I never had that problem you need a better hitch mount on you truck my don’t have that play
@akbychoice
@akbychoice 6 жыл бұрын
Lock washers don’t work. Loctite or nylock does.
@RCman9291
@RCman9291 6 жыл бұрын
akbychoice if u know how to use the lock washers they do work lmao u most not work on anything ever 😑
@akbychoice
@akbychoice 6 жыл бұрын
RCman look up AvE on KZbin, he has a video that will show it. Think what you want your opinion means nothing to me.
@jjr007
@jjr007 6 жыл бұрын
Or a second set of nuts locked against the first ones.
@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990
@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 5 жыл бұрын
Yuppie problems!! Turn your premium sound system up a few notches.
@John-fz3ij
@John-fz3ij 5 жыл бұрын
Haha! The guy has a point though with real trucks and unibody manvans. I did drive a newer Grand Cherokee down unmaintained roads with a trailer for a living a few summers back and the wood wedges always came out, by the end of the day I was never happier to hear silence.
@M.Miller262
@M.Miller262 4 жыл бұрын
unibody type vehicles (blazer, tahoe, jeep,etc.) rattle like hell, trucks not so bad
@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990
@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 4 жыл бұрын
@@M.Miller262 all the blazers k5 and S10 even trailblazers were body on frame, Tahoe's were body on frame as well. Depends what Jeep you're talking about wranglers are still body on frame everything else Jeep is unibody
@M.Miller262
@M.Miller262 4 жыл бұрын
@@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 i meant uni body as in one single body together, not a seperate cab and bed, but yes im aware those are all body on full frame considering i own a blazer and worked at the GM dealership for some time.
@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990
@veteranheavyequipmechanic4990 4 жыл бұрын
@@M.Miller262 then why did you use them as an example of unibody vehicles in your last post Considering that in a full frame vehicle the hitch isn't attached to the body there's not much difference in noise compared to a pickup. I towed with a 2500 Suburban for years before I got my truck and theres no difference in ride or noise
@shocker14369
@shocker14369 3 ай бұрын
Thanks man!! Great review video!!!
@DoItYourselfDad
@DoItYourselfDad 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@60viking
@60viking 5 жыл бұрын
Remove the hitch when not in use so I don't bag it to it. Are they really that lose? I never noticed. I do like the clamp though.
@cadolf3
@cadolf3 6 жыл бұрын
I wish this design would work for those who use a 3 way hitch. I use all 3 sizes as well as the tow hook on my hitch on a daily basis and don't have time to screw with unbolting this, then rebolting it after I switch my hitch size
@jjr007
@jjr007 6 жыл бұрын
Impact driver with a socket adapter, and a deep well socket, makes very short work of this.
@LifewithKenandJane
@LifewithKenandJane 5 жыл бұрын
Those work great. We use two cause we put a lift on the carry cage. They are great. 🤠👍
@irving8284
@irving8284 4 жыл бұрын
Look like a great idea
@edwinstorz2776
@edwinstorz2776 4 жыл бұрын
Good idea, think i will make my own, 28 Bucks is a little to much for a 15 cent ubolt...... Though i commend you for your success and sharing, Thanks for the video! God bless.
@DoItYourselfDad
@DoItYourselfDad 4 жыл бұрын
The U bolt work, just double or triple up then flat piece that goes across. When I tried a U bolt it bent.
@richardball9116
@richardball9116 6 жыл бұрын
cut a shim out of a plastic milk container . Also if its rattling while towing consider re loading your trailer to get 10% tongue weight.
@popwall4297
@popwall4297 5 жыл бұрын
this is similar to what I did except I used an advertising type license plate that come on my new truck real thick plastic I made shimmed out of that and sled in there haven't had any problem and it's been in there two years it also helps keep rust from building up
@MasteringMayhem
@MasteringMayhem 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that info.
@williamnicholson6776
@williamnicholson6776 5 жыл бұрын
Usually there is a bolt hole under the mount to eliminate this problem. As simple as screwing a bolt in and nipping up no more rattle and.no.ugly visible u bolt oven in nz that would fail an inspection
@oddh4322
@oddh4322 5 жыл бұрын
try living on a busy road and these loose hitches on vehicles rattling and clanking all day long,its like a bomb going off sometimes,most are drivers unaware of the noise they cause,so buy one of these pins,it'll prolly make your towing safer to
@belaidout
@belaidout 6 жыл бұрын
I learned something today 🤔 Thank you ☺️
@heavydhauling4762
@heavydhauling4762 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like u have a 2inch hitch and 2 1/4 reciever
@bobbear777
@bobbear777 5 жыл бұрын
Dustin Maschek you are on the mark!
@cjmmjc2131
@cjmmjc2131 5 жыл бұрын
please show me where you can find a 2 1/4 inch hitch All receivers are 2 1/4, and hitches are 2
@islanderson691
@islanderson691 6 жыл бұрын
Hey good idea, have you tried the boss anti rattle hitch support it actually goes inside the hitch. Thanks for the vid.
@chc1304
@chc1304 5 жыл бұрын
Been using reese hitchs for years and never had that much play. It would make me thank there might be another problem.
@Brandonpowerstroke
@Brandonpowerstroke 5 жыл бұрын
CHC it’s because this is a dollar store hitch. Looks cheap as hell
@chc1304
@chc1304 5 жыл бұрын
@@Brandonpowerstroke my thoughts exactly I was trying to be nice and not calling him cheap.
@51-FS
@51-FS 5 жыл бұрын
Brandon is right... my rease hitch dont move much
@Brandonpowerstroke
@Brandonpowerstroke 5 жыл бұрын
Also you can put a few wraps of duct tape around the hitch before installing it. Put just brought to make it snug.
@deansarow6259
@deansarow6259 3 жыл бұрын
Stay out of Harbor Freight
@edparnell3009
@edparnell3009 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice on the hitch clamp. I'll be looking for one. My trailer wobbles from side to side with a middle to light load . Thank you again.
@BackFortyTV
@BackFortyTV 5 жыл бұрын
Ed Parnell if it’s swaying down the road, your trailer is either poorly built or your load is wrong on the trailer. The hitch “slop” shouldn’t cause this.
@edparnell3009
@edparnell3009 5 жыл бұрын
@@BackFortyTV maybe I have a bent wheel. It doesn't do this when I pull from the bumper. Thanks for the advice. I'll have the trailer checked out.
@BackFortyTV
@BackFortyTV 5 жыл бұрын
Ed Parnell yes sir. Only trying to help, not being an internet troll.
@gabrielwillingham1642
@gabrielwillingham1642 6 жыл бұрын
what about lights for the bIke rack or luggage rack so people can see your brake lights,blinker.... would be a good idea to. but knowing that your Hich is tight and u have no lights can be seen . good idea good luck.
@georgewilliamssr5230
@georgewilliamssr5230 4 жыл бұрын
I have this on my truck. Works great. But only if you don't intend to remove your hitch. Otherwise it's a minor inconvenience.
@craigshalay8583
@craigshalay8583 5 жыл бұрын
My hitch has been in for years, so much rust I don’t even need a pin lol but I still have 1
@artlife6210
@artlife6210 6 жыл бұрын
It works get one nuff said
@Trykan360
@Trykan360 6 жыл бұрын
Helpful, thank you💪🏼🇺🇸
@MrDelco1970
@MrDelco1970 5 жыл бұрын
Muffler clamp will do the same thing a lot cheaper
@scottiemanners
@scottiemanners 5 жыл бұрын
Ouch it hurt seeing your TTR slammed that much. Be careful you might blow a fork seal if you ratchet it down that tight. I made a fork saver out of some wood, you place it up between your tire and the fender to basically act as a bump stop so it wont crank down anymore.
@DoItYourselfDad
@DoItYourselfDad 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I starting using a block of wood on the advice of a friend a while back!
@TexF18
@TexF18 5 жыл бұрын
I've only had 3/4 ton trucks never heard it rattle.
@dannix1353
@dannix1353 4 жыл бұрын
Why not use a J-pin. It clamps the draw bar to the receiver and takes all of the wobble out. I have used the same one for decades.
@crazy-_-Beard
@crazy-_-Beard 5 жыл бұрын
very nice. I'll buy one of these soon +
@beaufubm5983
@beaufubm5983 5 жыл бұрын
If you ran that big pin through the hole in the receiver and bolted it from the bottom it would eliminate the pin, and hold the ball mount securely.
@offroadking9038
@offroadking9038 5 жыл бұрын
Or get a higher end hitch but it’s a good tool if you can’t afford a nice hitch
@BM1620
@BM1620 4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there isn't room for using this on a 14 Grand Cherokee SRT8 because the tabs for the safety chains are in the way, but this gives me some ideas on how I can fabricate my own with some simple hardware that will fit my application, good vid man!
@brandoncaldwell95
@brandoncaldwell95 4 жыл бұрын
Just use tape or plastic shims and be done.
@oldtimefarmboy617
@oldtimefarmboy617 3 жыл бұрын
That is a nifty band-aid for the problem but the solution requires getting the proper receiver hitch and/or the proper ball mount. There is no way you should have anywhere near that amount of slack if the ball mount was made to be used with that receiver hitch. The clearance should be just enough to slide the ball mount into the receiver hitch.
@DoItYourselfDad
@DoItYourselfDad 3 жыл бұрын
In my application, a motorcycle rack, even a tiny amount of slop makes for a large amount of play due to the length of the hitch.... but I agree, the draw bar used at the beginning of the video is junk.
@sshaw4429
@sshaw4429 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea.
@adamcorria1647
@adamcorria1647 4 жыл бұрын
Or just drive a nail or washer between the draw bar and done. I tack weld washers on mine to be extra sure it dosent fall out.
@RogerSayers
@RogerSayers 4 жыл бұрын
Lordy! out of all the years I've towed trailers I've never seen so much slop in a reciever....
@brandoncaldwell95
@brandoncaldwell95 4 жыл бұрын
Thats the hobo frieght hitch for you. Overall, ive had slop in hitches before. I have the same truck as him with no slop. The 3 1tons ive had all had play. I just gont give a crap. If it drives anyone else nuts, ill just put tape around it.
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