Re: Need hitch to stick out farther
You can eliminate the play from the extender (or most any hitch).
I made a steel insert for my hitch, pressed it into place - where the pin would go - and then drilled and tapped it for a 5/8" bolt. I may have had to enlarge the frame mounted part so the bolt would go in. Now, I tighten that bolt very tight and the hitch never moves. I used the same idea on a rear cargo box when I had one, and it never moved either. If the extender is thick enough (greater than 1/4" thick) you could probably just drill and tap it.
I used a stainless steel allen headed bolt. It uses a 1/2" allen wrench and I see that as a little added security, since I don't lock it. On the side that came through the hitch I turned the bolt down and put a groove for a hairpin style cotter pin, so if the bolt ever came loose, it wouldn't fall out.
Mike
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