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    Rattling tow hitch

    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

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    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

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by simmo1 View Post
    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.

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    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.

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

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