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Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2025 12:54 pm
by pd
Hey, anyone out there got a fix for a trailer receiver-hitch that has too much play in it? It’s noisy and kinda loose and irritates the hell out of me when I go over any kind of bumps. Thanks.
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2025 1:16 pm
by BIG DADDY BLUE RANGER
Assuming everything is sound, I’d probably just find some type of stick on spacer or wedge to take up space.
Are you positive It’s the hitch itself and not the surge brake tongue of the trailer? Sometimes the tongue springs inside ranger trailers need to be replaced and you’ll get a loud slapping anytime you start or stop.
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2025 3:13 pm
by pd
Thanks, yeah it’s all sound - I found something online for this issue, called a hitch clamp. $20- I’m giving it a try. Takes the play out of the receiver.
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2025 3:26 pm
by BIG DADDY BLUE RANGER
Oh yeah, I have one of those too. The harbor freight version for $11 for when I use my cab over w an extension for a bike rack. It’s been so long, I totally forgot about using that
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2025 9:08 pm
by fastfiat
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2025 11:44 pm
by Whoopbass
A big bolt and the right size washers could quiet that thing down for a few $.
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:10 pm
by Popper
I suggest getting a new unit verses a Band-Aid approach to the hitch.
-Clean design featuring an integrated locking mechanism.
https://citymons.net/
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:42 pm
by JL
Popper wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:10 pm
I suggest getting a new unit verses a Band-Aid approach to the hitch.
-Clean design featuring an integrated locking mechanism.
https://citymons.net/
That thing sounds good!
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2025 8:30 am
by Popper
JL wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 5:42 pm
Popper wrote: ↑Thu Mar 20, 2025 2:10 pm
I suggest getting a new unit verses a Band-Aid approach to the hitch.
-Clean design featuring an integrated locking mechanism.
https://citymons.net/
That thing sounds good!
The hitch works as advertised, excellent quality, zero play in all axis, and is a solid hitch towing my Z520C Ranger around.
-Highly recommend this product.
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:07 pm
by JL
Thank you! Appreciate the info!
Re: Trailer hitch problem
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:49 pm
by El Jefe
Couple wraps of duct tape around the hitch and good to go. Last longer than you’d think.On the last one I actually used some “Christy” tape which is an extremely heavy duty tape used for taping gas lines and other plumbing pipes…. It’s been 2 years and I tow something probably twice a week….still good
On an older truck, I drilled a hole and welded a 3/4” nut on the side of the receiver and used a short bolt to tighten the hitch but didn’t feel like welding on the new pick up.
