Replace bolts on hitch - Grade 8?

[Diamondpilot]

I did finally get an email back from Reese. They have replacement bolts available and they indicated that they use Grade 5. I'm still thinking Grade 8 will give me some additional peace of mind when towing.

You will break something else way before you shear off 8 grade 5 1/2" bolts.

Chris

 

[CJONE]

You will break something else way before you shear off 8 grade 5 1/2" bolts.

Chris

+1. You would have chunks of the frame attached to the hitch if it came off. The majority of issues I have seen were because of the bolts being loose or the frame/hitch is rotted. CJ