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Post by HeavyDuty on Mar 28, 2022 7:02:36 GMT -5
Does anyone have suggestions for quieting a 2” ball mount (or step) in a receiver tube? It is correctly sized, but rattles quite a bit. I would prefer a tool free solution since I keep a step mounted when not trailering but want to be able to pull it and switch to a ball mount without fuss. I’m thinking some kind of wedge arrangement. Thanks!
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Post by slacker 🐨 on Mar 28, 2022 7:32:19 GMT -5
Yep - I bought a device that is a U-Bolt with a piece of heavy steel with a bend on the end. When you clamp it down over the reciever, the bent part of the steel pushes down on the tow bar....works great, but usually needs to be tightened once after you drive a bit
Massive difference though.
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Post by slacker 🐨 on Mar 28, 2022 7:33:51 GMT -5
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Post by Lesterstrat on Mar 29, 2022 22:44:29 GMT -5
I just put a big rubber band around mine. Quiet as a church mouse.
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Post by rickyguitar on Mar 29, 2022 23:00:35 GMT -5
If all else fails turn up the radio.
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Post by slacker 🐨 on Mar 30, 2022 6:45:08 GMT -5
I just put a big rubber band around mine. Quiet as a church mouse. I tried an assortment of things like that: wood shim, duct tape, rubber band (wouldn't fit), etc. I even tried a different commercial product that failed. The one like I linked above worked like a charm. If the rubber band works though, it's a cheaper and easier solution. |
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Post by Leftee on Mar 30, 2022 6:46:43 GMT -5
I took the Flowmaster approach.
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Post by Lesterstrat on Mar 30, 2022 10:01:14 GMT -5
I just put a big rubber band around mine. Quiet as a church mouse. I tried an assortment of things like that: wood shim, duct tape, rubber band (wouldn't fit), etc. I even tried a different commercial product that failed. The one like I linked above worked like a charm. If the rubber band works though, it's a cheaper and easier solution. I had to play with it. It wouldn’t fit at first and kept rolling. Then I got the idea to cut it, then stretch it around the hitch almost to the point of breaking (got it really flat) and then scotch tape in place. It’s stayed so far (about 9 months). I don’t take mine off, however. |
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Post by HeavyDuty on Mar 31, 2022 9:34:44 GMT -5
I took the Flowmaster approach. Ok, I’ll bite. |
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Post by slacker 🐨 on Mar 31, 2022 9:55:34 GMT -5
I took the Flowmaster approach. Ok, I’ll bite. Loud exhaust....don't hear the tow bar clanking in the receiver? |
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Post by krrf on Mar 31, 2022 11:22:10 GMT -5
Making a shim with an aluminum can always works too.
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