Receiver hitch sticking

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#31  
You should be able to use a dozen inserts if need be, I have several depending on what trailer and what vehicle combo. I didn’t realize you were not able to clean the entire length of the receiver were the insert fits, once you can do that I think you’ll notice a difference.

I could use any insert... up until fairly recently.
 
   / Receiver hitch sticking #32  
Are you sure it isnt just the locking pin burring up the hole in the receiver tube ?
 
   / Receiver hitch sticking
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#33  
The hole had a slight burr on the far side of the hole (the edge closest to the front of the car), but the end of the insert has already passed that point before things bind up. it turns out the real problem was a build-up of rust just a bit beyond the hole. The 12" file I bought was able to reach it. After a bit of work, I got the receiver to accept the inert without a lot hassle. The truck is going in to replace a position switch on the transmission in the near future. While it's in there, the guy is going to hit the inside of the receiver with his sand blaster and clean it out for me. Turns out he's done a bunch of them with similar problems in the past. I'll paint it up and keep it well greased when I get it back.
 
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   / Receiver hitch sticking #35  
Filing and grinding are the best way to remedy the problem but if lazy you can try pounding it in with a big sledgehammer and than yanking it out with another truck or your tractor. We had a tight receiver hitch and did this 3-4 times and it loosened it up.
 
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#36  
Got the truck back a couple days ago. The guy did a great job sandblasting the inside of the receiver. Things slide in and out easily. I primed and painted it, and will probably try spraying with fluid film as a rust protectant. It's a little less messy than grease, and seems to do OK keeping rust at bay in other applications.
 

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