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Rusted hitch

Tiny
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This isn't specific to Ford, but I have a 1988 Full Size Bronco with a step bumber trailer ball. I'm trying to install a frame-attached receiver hitch and can't get the rusted ball off of the bumper. I have tried two pipe wrenches and a sledge hammer, but there is no moving the nut on the bolt. I'm beginning to think I'll have to hack saw and drill it to pieces, but I thought I would ask for some ideas first. By the way, the bolt is in the way and I can't install the new hitch until it is removed. Thanks.
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 AT 3:38 PM

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Tiny
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Try spraying it with pb blaster or wd40.
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2007 AT 4:42 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the suggestion. I tried lubricating it. I think that nearly 20 years was just too much. At any rate I just got out the drill and made mincemeat of it. Job done.
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Monday, June 4th, 2007 AT 9:55 PM

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