Post #3988352
2026-07-21 14:32 UTC
@groink@techhub.social
On wife's van the hitch went to hell, but at least the bolts going into frame stayed sealed enough I could get the whole thing off with a minimal of knuckle damage. Maybe if I can reverse engineer what the toyota guy's did the whole thing can be dropped out and replaced. This is when I want a car lift.
@idropyou@beige.party
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@lfisk@infosec.exchange 2026-07-21 14:48
@jerzone@techhub.social @groink@techhub.social @idropyou@beige.party Backing it up onto car ramps would help some. I can tell you from experience and looks of your rust... even if you get that bolt out sliding the rack bar out might be difficult too. Tried helping a buddy with similar situation. We got the pin out but gave up try to get the hitch to slide out. I still had some ideas (it wasn't at my place) but he decided to leave it as is... Try finding a 6-point impact socket 1/2 inch drive. They're usually 6-point anyway. The HF breaker bar, also sold at some of the Borg stores like HD has decent reviews. https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-60819.html