Hi, Guest
08-14-2012, 04:31 AM
(08-14-2012, 03:27 AM)duckcanuck Wrote: I am trying to install a Reese model 77114 Class 1 trailer hitch on a 2005 ZX5 SES (without the street appearance package).
The problem is that the passenger side plate of the hitch winds up a good 1/2 inch from the tie down hook plate that it bolts to, and that is with the additional 1/4 inch spacer installed there (as per the instructions, hatch different from sedan).
I have used C-Clamps to secure everything during test fitting, and I do not see any way that such a wide gap will be taken up by the final tightening of the bolts (the C-Clamp sure doesn't move it).
Has anyone else installed one of these hitches? Did you have similar problems? How did you fix it?
Thanks for any help,
Bob
I've installed quite a few hitches on various foci (all of them hidden hitch however) and there was never that big of a gap to be taken up ... maybe a pic would help but it seems there's def something wrong there.
You did check I assume that you have the correct part number?+
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