HS108
Diesel Newb
Im installing a new Curt 15300 Class V hitch, as my old one was rusty and flaking off in big chunks, and I didnt like the thought of it letting go while towing.
I bought a new Curt hitch, and when I go to line it up, the old holes dont fit the new holes. of course lol
My question: Is it ok to Hog out the holes to get my new bolts in. There are Flat Steel plates the carriage bolts slip into, so the weight will be spread out some, my main concern is the rear most holes which are 9/16 bolts, and there isnt a lot of steel back there to be making swiss cheese out of my frame.
Pictures of what I'm referring too, The top picture hole to the left(one with paint missing around it) is my main concern, as you cant even really see the hole because it is so far off
Oh and im supposed to leave today to trailer my Jeep to VT
I bought a new Curt hitch, and when I go to line it up, the old holes dont fit the new holes. of course lol
My question: Is it ok to Hog out the holes to get my new bolts in. There are Flat Steel plates the carriage bolts slip into, so the weight will be spread out some, my main concern is the rear most holes which are 9/16 bolts, and there isnt a lot of steel back there to be making swiss cheese out of my frame.
Pictures of what I'm referring too, The top picture hole to the left(one with paint missing around it) is my main concern, as you cant even really see the hole because it is so far off
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Oh and im supposed to leave today to trailer my Jeep to VT