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atikovi · 01-03-2021, 02:40 PM

With the pin installed, I can move it right-left and up-down a good bit. I measured the outside and it's about 2.02 inches square. I towed an empty dolly for 30 miles and the noises it made were pretty bad. When I put a car on the dolly and towed, most of that noise stopped except on bumps and expansion joints. Anything to worry about or check?

tinkerreknit · 01-03-2021, 02:42 PM

You can buy a little clamp device that eliminates a lot of the movement. I'll look for an example of it.

atikovi · 01-03-2021, 02:44 PM

I have 2 different styles of those but on this vehicle there isn't room to attach them because the bumper cover is too close.

Mile Marker 42 · 01-03-2021, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tinkerreknit

You can buy a little clamp device that eliminates a lot of the movement. I'll look for an example of it.

This is probably what you are referring to.n

nicky8668 · 01-03-2021, 02:45 PM

Easy way: go to Amazon and buy a hitch clamp, which costs like $15.

Cheap way: wrap the shank with electric tape until it fits snag. This is what I always do before I get my cheap a$$ a clamp.

Mile Marker 42 · 01-03-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by atikovi

I have 2 different styles of those but on this vehicle there isn't room to attach them because the bumper cover is too close.

I use large thin washers on top or sides then electrical tape them down.

tinkerreknit · 01-03-2021, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tinkerreknit

You can buy a little clamp device that eliminates a lot of the movement. I'll look for an example of it.

I can't post a link, but here's one sold by Lowes.

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tinkerreknit · 01-03-2021, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile Marker 42

This is probably what you are referring to.n

That's it! Took me a while to find it.

twinboat · 01-03-2021, 02:49 PM

Don't worry about it, its just noise.

Its moving when loaded just not rattling when it does.

Erich · 01-06-2021, 06:38 PM

Just run a couple thin beads with a welder on the 2x2 part of the hitch that slides in. Then grind them to fit the dimensions. Worked for all my stingers so far.

BPTS · 01-07-2021, 08:19 AM

The receiver on my 2020 F250 is sloppier than heck, its the 2.5" and I need the reducer sleeve for everything but my WDH.
Even with the sleeve I get more play than I care for. I will likely get a big chunk of heavy wall square tube and mill it for a good snug fit and roll with that.
You have to have a little play to deal with dirt and such that may get in there but geez...