Bolt Size for 2010 Toyota Sienna Hitch
The bolt size needed to reinstall the hitch on a 2010 Toyota Sienna is M12-1.25 x 40 hex bolts. These bolts are used for the installation of the trailer hitch and are the recommended size for this specific vehicle .
It’s important to ensure that the threads on the Sienna are in good shape and that the hitch is torqued properly during installation to ensure a secure fit.
Contents
- What grade bolts do I need for a trailer hitch?
- What connects to a tow hitch?
- Can I use a nut and bolt for hitch pin?
- What size nut is on a trailer hitch?
- Can I install a tow hitch myself?
- Can you attach a hitch to a Toyota Sienna?
- Can I use a bolt instead of a hitch pin?
- What size is a tow hitch pin?
- What grade bolts for fifth wheel hitch?
- What grade bolt do I need?
What grade bolts do I need for a trailer hitch?
If you want stronger bolts you can use grade 8 as some like to do but almost all hitch hardware is grade 5. The factory bolts use a 21mm socket. The length of the bolt is not mentioned so you will need to use your best judgment.
What connects to a tow hitch?
The trailer hitch ball attaches to a ball mount; with a diameter typically 1⁄16 inch (1.6 mm) larger than the ball bolt/shank diameter. The ball mount must match the SAE hitch class. The ballmount for a receiver-type hitch is a square bar that fits into a receiver attached to the vehicle.
Can I use a nut and bolt for hitch pin?
Subject: RE: Can I use a bolt instead of a hitch pin? A hardened bolt would be ok, but not a Grade 8. A Grade 5 would be more like a hitch pin in material composition.
What size nut is on a trailer hitch?
The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A 2-5/16 inch hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will use a 1-1/2 inch socket.
Can I install a tow hitch myself?
Yes, you can install a trailer hitch by yourself. All hitches sold by U-Haul come with installation instructions for DIY installation purposes. Please keep in mind that proper installation requires specific tools, and it can be difficult depending on the hitch and vehicle.
Can you attach a hitch to a Toyota Sienna?
This is your two inch locking receiver. This is your receiver housing that’s going to attach to your crosstube. We’re going to take our receiver housing and attach it to our locking two inch receiver.
Can I use a bolt instead of a hitch pin?
if the shear force it can handle is good, bolt would be fine. but they’re designed for tensile, pins i’d imagine handle shear better. but if you find a bolt with shear rating high enough, it would be fine.
What size is a tow hitch pin?
Most trailer locks use 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch pins, but hitches can range from Class I to Class V, so it’s important to make sure the lock matches your hitch before purchasing it. A 1/2-inch pin lock pairs with a Class I or Class II trailer hitch and can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
What grade bolts for fifth wheel hitch?
In the past, they provided Grade 5 with their install kits, but recently changed to Grade 8. It doesn’t matter which of the two bolts are used, as long as the bolts are torqued properly. Grade 8 should be torqued to 110 foot/lbs and Grade 5 should be torqued to 75 foot/lbs. Having them mixed wouldn’t cause a problem.
What grade bolt do I need?
The common class (grades) for metric are 5.8, 8.8, 10.9 and 12.9. Each grade has a specific bolt strength. No matter the system used, the higher number means the stronger the bolt. For most home and automotive applications, you won’t need anything more than a grade 8 bolt strength or metric class 10.9.
