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| Author: | LRwrnglr [ Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hitch Installation |
Well I finally got my rear hitch and tried to instal it tonight. But I can't get the bolts started. It's a U-haul hitch and all of the holes line up but the bolts won't start. I tried to get the crud out of there with WD40 and a brush but still no starty. Anybody got any tips on how to clean the threads on the Liberty?? Thanks LR |
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| Author: | SoDakJeep [ Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:05 pm ] |
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RE TAP THE HOLES... |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hitch Installation |
LRwrnglr wrote: Well I finally got my rear hitch and tried to instal it tonight. But I can't get the bolts started. It's a U-haul hitch and all of the holes line up but the bolts won't start. I tried to get the crud out of there with WD40 and a brush but still no starty. Anybody got any tips on how to clean the threads on the Liberty?? Thanks Are they the right bolts? They should be metric bolts that are 12mm x 1.75 with a hardness of at least 10.9. Get a tap that is 12mm x 1.75 and clean those threads out if you have the right bolts.
LR |
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| Author: | LRwrnglr [ Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:32 pm ] |
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They're the right bolts. I was kinda iffy about forcing them but I forced one and I pulled it out and the threads on both the bolt and the nut were fine. Ok so this weekend I'll retap the holes and it should go in much easier, thanks. LR |
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| Author: | JMLoughrey [ Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:47 pm ] |
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had the same issue go on when i was installing my gas skid. 3 years of dirt and grim had built up. Nothing a little household solvent couldn't fix and a small wire brush...Cleaned em out and the bolts fit like a glove. |
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| Author: | medic9402 [ Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rear hitch and Gas skid.... |
I already have a rear hitch, can anyone tell me if you can install both the hitch and a Gas tank skid plate? Is it just needing longer bolts or what? Thanks in advance... |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:46 pm ] |
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I have a Kilby tank skid and hitch both mounted with the regular hitch bolts, they are long enough in my opinion to hold good. The Kilby is even thicker than an OEM and no problems Tom |
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Wed Jan 23, 2008 6:33 pm ] |
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Here is an installation video I found on youtube, may be helpful to some people http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRdmaEA0foU wire harness install video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkdzRWTx8MM |
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| Author: | Rush345 [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 1:23 am ] |
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Jeep4me99 wrote: Here is an installation video I found on youtube, may be helpful to some people
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRdmaEA0foU wire harness install video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkdzRWTx8MM I have to give you props for a couple well done tutorials very well done and thank-you  
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| Author: | Jeep4me99 [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:36 am ] |
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Rush345 wrote: Jeep4me99 wrote: Here is an installation video I found on youtube, may be helpful to some people http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRdmaEA0foU wire harness install video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkdzRWTx8MM I have to give you props for a couple well done tutorials very well done and thank-you hahaha, thank you. its hard work, but I do it for all the little people out there, it makes me feel complete. 
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| Author: | BennyMigs [ Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:07 pm ] |
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Ya I had the same problem. I got my hitch fromthe dealer and the bolts. It was hell to get them in but they did not strip. I'm dreding the day I get a tank skid. |
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