incampnut
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I have Reese 16k hitch that was new in 05. When I make a turn I hear a loud "clicking" noise. It seems to do it more as I start to straighten out. On a 90 degree turn it may do it randomly three or fours times. Nothing seems to be catching or hanging up and it doesn't seem to be causing any problems other than starting to bug me.
Everything is greased well and an inspection doesn't reveal any abnormal wear points. Any ideas?
2005 Chevy 2500HD 4X4
2006 Durango 285RLS - Trailair pin box and suspension
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thomasinnv
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check the hardware under the bed for tightness. there are brackets under the bed that attach the hitch to the frame, those bolts may come loose over time allowing the brackets to start moving.
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KSadler1
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thomasinnv wrote:check the hardware under the bed for tightness. there are brackets under the bed that attach the hitch to the frame, those bolts may come loose over time allowing the brackets to start moving.
If that is not the problem, try using a "lube plate" if you don't already have one. My hitch use to make some strange noises while turing until I started using a lube plate. Just a suggestion but it worked for me.....
Ken
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sirdrakejr
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I was told to grease the pin that goes into the jaws too. That needs to turn freely and not bind. Sometimes a clicking or clank indicates a need for more greasing.
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Pickle2
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Once you eliminate any loose hardware, it may only be the normal sound of the hitch simply adjusting angle, metal against metal, for the turn.
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incampnut
Northeast IN
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All the hardware underneath is tight and I have been using a lube plate until last week when it got loose, fell off while parked and blew away. The noise was there prior and no difference without it. When you say the pin that goes into the jaws are you speaking about the arm that you pull to release the jaws? Truck and hitch isn't here right now so I will look at that when DW gets home. Thanks for the suggestions.
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kakampers
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No...he's referring to the Kingpin...the part of the 5er that you hook up to...
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sirdrakejr
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Correct. The part that is held in the hitch jaws needs to turn freely. It just has to be the part that is captured NOT the outside surfaces. A nylon/Teflon hitch plate will give the pin box something slippery to rest and rotate on .
Frank
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