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Originally Posted by kkkkken
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.
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Been there, done that. If you want to you can fish a bolt through the frame on a piece of wire and make a stud for it. I put one of those retaining washers on it to keep it from getting pushed back into the frame.
