Receiver hitch bolts

Anybody have any idea if the bolts on frame are counter clockwise ? I'm putting on a receiver hitch and the existing bolts are 14 mm & are hard to take off, any chance they are counter clockwise ? Thanks

 

I doubt they are counter clockwise bolts. I bet they just need some WD-40 or PB BLASTER sprayed on them to get them to loosen up.

 

Not a chance they are counterclockwise. Most times counterclockwise are on moving(spinning) parts where it would make it impossible to loosen because of direction of rotation. Wire brush threads and lubricate female and male parts. If bolt threads are damaged maybe go to tractor supply and find suitable replacement. Same grade bolt. Never sieze will help for future removal. GL
If you are worried about shearing the bolts put heat to them as you remove. Might only get a couple turns,heat it again until off.

 

That's what I was thinking Andy, I've actually stripped the bolt head a little , I'm thinking the nut is welded inside the frame , the bolt is screwed in the up position. I'm going to try to use a swivel on my impact, due to the leaf springs being directly in the way.

 

Nope, they're normal. I took mine off a while back and a few of the bolts were a PITA and I just ended up torching them out.

 

I just took off my bed from 96 taco. Didn't leave any behind. Heat made it work,but a real pita to do. Literally only 2-3 half turns and then lock up to point of shearing. Would put torch back on it and get a couple more turns. Eventually got them all. Also got my receiver off same way after bed removal. HEAT WORKS with patience. GL

 

Two things...WD40, while a lotta guys use it for penetrating fluid, is designed for Water Displacement...hence the WD in it's name. Don't use it and expect it to work well either as a penetrating fluid or a lubricant. PB Blaster is said to be good for this, I use Kroil, if I didn't have any, I'd use PB Blaster.

Second, when you bolt things back together, use Loctite Blue 242...not only is it a thread locker, it acts as an anti-seize as well.