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Old 10-05-2012, 05:00 AM   #21
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I drilled a couple of holes in the receiver and threaded them 3/8" NC. and installed short bolts to snug thing up. It has worked well so far. No clunking..
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I like your solution and was going to do the same thing but was concerned with the consequences of having the bolts rust in place. Raz
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Old 10-05-2012, 06:20 AM   #22
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use some anti-seize on the bolts. I've found that some receiver bike racks have a threaded insert in them to keep them tight, and I've made some myself by welding a 5/8" nut to a piece of flat steel and inserting it into the racks' tube. And if you'd like we could start a whole other discussion about leaving the ball mount in all the time so that it rusts in place or for unwary people to bust their shins on it. That became quite a heated discussion on another trailer forum.
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Old 10-05-2012, 06:27 AM   #23
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use some anti-seize on the bolts. .......
Plus one on anti-seize - good stuff. I also use it on my aluminum wheels so I don't need a sledge hammer to get them off the hubs. You can also buy stainless steel bolts at the big box stores - usually in special drawers at inflated prices.
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Old 10-05-2012, 06:54 PM   #24
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Anti seize on SS bolts would keep things looking good and not seize.
Another thing I didn't mention is that I drilled the bolt holes off-center right near the corner radius on the tube so the bolt wouldn't deform the draw bar tube by pushing mid span. Don't go crazy tight with the bolts to avoid damage.
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Old 10-06-2012, 10:29 PM   #25
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I use the Roadmaster one (Jim,s second link above) and really like it. I have used three or four different types, and that one is the best I've used (on a 2" hitch).
Ditto. I use the 2nd one linked too. I flip it over tho so it pulls the drawbar down to tighten, instead of the way its pictured.
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Old 10-08-2012, 10:28 PM   #26
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The Stow away hitch tightener works perfectly! It really cinches down the drawbar. I also put one on my bike rack. I would highly recommend it.
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Old 10-10-2012, 07:32 PM   #27
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Another option

I use a car "lift spring" clamp. It has a U shaped piece with a flat piece that can be tightened on the drawbar to cinch it tight. Available at auto parts stores or Tractor supply.
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