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Originally Posted by MrBunnyRunner
Does anyone have any suggestions for the rusty nuts inside the frame that keep breaking off?
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Yes the weld nuts eventually turn into little rust pimples that end up being completely inadequate later in life. My '06 OEM hitch was rusted pretty bad, and I wanted to put a new aftermarket one that had better corrosion resistance. The weld nuts were the weak spot in the removal process. After two broke loose, I realized that some bolt-drilling was in my future. But it's doable and those nuts can be substituted with a piece of threaded bar stock that is inserted into the frame where the old weld nut used to be. Just make sure it is a material that can take the load. Might not need to be grade 8 equivalent but it can't be soft. I can't remember what grade I used but that was a couple years ago and my Draw Tite hitch is pulling our 21' travel trailer like a champ!