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kkkkken · 07-25-2010, 01:42 PM

I just finished installing my new hitch on to my 07. The 3 bolts where the tow hook were located came out like a breeze. I made the BIG MISTAKE of not chasing the threads of the weld nuts on the passenger side.

I had thought ofchasing them with the proper tap - but I didn't have one. So - I sprayed some Honey Goo penetrant/lube and used the bolts from the tow hook to try to clean the threads. AS I was working the first one in - bam - the weld nut broke free from inside the frame. Bolt firmly attached.

Long story short - some cut off wheels, and the bolt is cut and one hole is non useable. BOught a tap - and chased the other holes - perfect fit......

argh!!! I knew what I should have done - but impatience and stubborness bit me again.

At least the wiring kit went on like a snap.

07-25-2010, 01:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
kkkkken Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgetown, Ontario Canada Posts: 40	Chase the threads, don't be like me!! I just finished installing my new hitch on to my 07. The 3 bolts where the tow hook were located came out like a breeze. I made the BIG MISTAKE of not chasing the threads of the weld nuts on the passenger side. I had thought ofchasing them with the proper tap - but I didn't have one. So - I sprayed some Honey Goo penetrant/lube and used the bolts from the tow hook to try to clean the threads. AS I was working the first one in - bam - the weld nut broke free from inside the frame. Bolt firmly attached. Long story short - some cut off wheels, and the bolt is cut and one hole is non useable. BOught a tap - and chased the other holes - perfect fit...... argh!!! I knew what I should have done - but impatience and stubborness bit me again. At least the wiring kit went on like a snap. __________________ Changes/Mods made so far: - Cabin Air Filter replaced - YUCK. - Dash lights revived vis a vis hand pounding on dash - not cool Honda. - Class III Trailer hitch installed - wiring as well - ATF change done - badly needed - VTM fluid change completed - H9 bulbs put in - H11's out