toddjb122
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Okay, I know there have been threads here before on this (I have even responded to them with tips!), but I can't get my receiver out of the back of my truck!
I can pull the hitch out, but the LR part which is supposed to drop down...nada. I insert the key, turn it, turn the big green knob, etc. As far as I know I'm following the instructions and doing what I've done before which caused it to drop in my hand.
I think the issue is I just have not taken it out in a long time...maybe a couple years. And it has been exposed to sand and salt water. Every time in the past it was always shiny and clean on the inside, but I suspect the seam may have just enough corrosion to stick. Although, I can't see any rust or corrosion externally.
So, how do you free a stuck hitch receiver? Doesn't seem like there is an obvious place to bang to release it and I don't want to bend anything I shouldn't.
Open to any tips. Thanks!
I can pull the hitch out, but the LR part which is supposed to drop down...nada. I insert the key, turn it, turn the big green knob, etc. As far as I know I'm following the instructions and doing what I've done before which caused it to drop in my hand.
I think the issue is I just have not taken it out in a long time...maybe a couple years. And it has been exposed to sand and salt water. Every time in the past it was always shiny and clean on the inside, but I suspect the seam may have just enough corrosion to stick. Although, I can't see any rust or corrosion externally.
So, how do you free a stuck hitch receiver? Doesn't seem like there is an obvious place to bang to release it and I don't want to bend anything I shouldn't.
Open to any tips. Thanks!