Why does my go rhino hitch step "wiggle" so much - Honda Pilot

mrcheap · 11-20-2011, 12:47 PM

Just installed on my 2012 exl. Pretty straight forward install and I did install the anti rattle clip underneath. Is it suppose to wiggle a little side to side? I'm new to hitch steps so I do not know if this is normal or not.

Thanks

RSQ Pilot · 11-20-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcheap

Just installed on my 2012 exl. Pretty straight forward install and I did install the anti rattle clip underneath. Is it suppose to wiggle a little side to side? I'm new to hitch steps so I do not know if this is normal or not.

Thanks

A 2 inch step-mount and/or a 2 inch ball mount into a 2 inch receiver will have some normal "play". So will the others...1 1/4 and 2 1/2 inch varieties.

PilotVlad · 11-21-2011, 08:56 PM

Same on my 2011. I put some black Gorilla brand tape around the end of the shaft and start of the shaft to eliminate it. I've had it like this for about 1 1/2 years and I don't see any deterioration of the tape so far. It still just slightly wiggles but more importantly it no longer makes thumping noises is it makes contact with the receiver.

mrcheap · 11-21-2011, 09:17 PM

thats a good idea, i'll try that this weekend. thanks for the tips guys.

11-20-2011, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrcheap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why does my go rhino hitch step "wiggle" so much Just installed on my 2012 exl. Pretty straight forward install and I did install the anti rattle clip underneath. Is it suppose to wiggle a little side to side? I'm new to hitch steps so I do not know if this is normal or not. Thanks

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PilotVlad Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 37 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Same on my 2011. I put some black Gorilla brand tape around the end of the shaft and start of the shaft to eliminate it. I've had it like this for about 1 1/2 years and I don't see any deterioration of the tape so far. It still just slightly wiggles but more importantly it no longer makes thumping noises is it makes contact with the receiver. __________________ ________________________________________ 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD Dark Cherry/Ebony 2003 Acura 3.2 CL Type S Satin Silver/Ebony

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11-21-2011, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
mrcheap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 92 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats a good idea, i'll try that this weekend. thanks for the tips guys.

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