Rattling tow hitch

**phk** · 29th June 2018, 05:42 PM

The tow hitch that goes into the receiver rattles when I'm towing.

looked on a couple of different (non Landy) cars and most seem to have a 10mm or 8mm bolt underneath that nips up the hitch in the square receiver.

I don't have this, its a factory fir tow bar with a 12 pin power socket.

any ideas how to stop? its bloody annoying.

thanks

**LRJim** · 29th June 2018, 06:03 PM

Drill a hole and weld a nut over it. Problem solved! I don't think there's an easier way really. My old car had the same problem that's what I done. Cheers

**simmo1** · 29th June 2018, 07:34 PM

I found the easiest is to make up some metal shims or a shim. Just on the top or one on top and another underneath. I used roofing iron of all things and with one shim thats all that was needed. Made it in a sort of zed shape so that it holds itself captive

**LRJim** · 29th June 2018, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by simmo1

I found the easiest is to make up some metal shims or a shim. Just on the top or one on top and another underneath. I used roofing iron of all things and with one shim thats all that was needed. Made it in a sort of zed shape so that it holds itself captive

That's a good idea I need to weld a nut on but I'll do that for now also! The only thing with shims is if you take your towbar out for recoverys and lose them in mud or something.

**ramblingboy42** · 30th June 2018, 07:59 AM

I just drilled and tapped mine and used a screw (bolt) and locknut, 12mm. I don't have a welder

bring it over and I'll do it for you.

**phk** · 30th June 2018, 03:14 PM

Will do mate thanks. I’m in Perth. Where abouts are you?

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