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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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1.25" Trailor Hitch wont come out of reciever. I've tried WD40 with the hammer. What do ya think? Log chain and Oak tree? Or, is there an easier way? Also, I don't have oxy torch, just a little propane.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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I used the log chain method on my Mercedes that got stuck. Just be careful with a rug over the chain for dampening just in case.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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yup long chain and put some greese in there for next time.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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I had the same problem with my Grand Cherokee, I used the strap and tree method to not scrape bark off the tree and gouge it up. When I got it out I took a grinder to the insert, in order to not have the problem again...it worked!! BTW, use 4-lo, it's a lot easier to control!!

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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Antiseize is your friend
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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PB blaster
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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PB blaster
I've been using WD-40 every week or so, but this thing won't budge.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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PB blaster is much better than WD-40 it always breaks bolts free when WD wont work for me but this is a different application so im not sure if it work but i say its worth a try
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tkdtim
I've been using WD-40 every week or so, but this thing won't budge.
They are not the same. The tree and logging chain will either pull it out or will pull the hitch from under the truck. Give it a try.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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PB Blaster

Next out comes the old blue wrench.
Heat is a catalyst to rust so a handheld torch with Map gas should work fine.

But then again have a camera ready should you decide to use the brute force way.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueXJ
They are not the same. The tree and logging chain will either pull it out or will pull the hitch from under the truck. Give it a try.
Tried this one with an 85, I had... Tore the hitch and chunks of the unibody right out from under her... And the stupid hitch stayed in...
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Tree + strap + hitch + throttle = great video
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