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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Default hitch bolt size?
Can anyone tell me the size of bolts i need to install this hitch i just picked up today? they look like 1/2" but i might be wrong, i want to make sure i get the right size. its a 01 ram 1500 thanks
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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Without seeing the hitch you've got it'd be just guesswork, so: Use the largest diameter bolts that will fit without deforming the threads on the way through the holes.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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^ What he said.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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just measure the diameter of the hole and then go measure the shank diameter on the bolt and there ya go.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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i think mine were 1/2"
 
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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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Make sure to get grade 8 bolts.
 
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