Installing hitch on 2019 Ram 1500 classic, bolt won't go in

Question

Installing a hitch on my 2019 Ram 1500 Classic, I've gotten all the bolts in besides one of the two factory bolts on the frame rail. The bolt tightens but if it's moved slightly in the hole, it falls out so I assume the hole is messed up.

1) Is it safe to drive with this bolt out for a day or two? I obviously won't be doing any towing.
2) How do I get this bolt in or should I go to a mechanic?  Link to bolt, I can take additional pictures if needed.

Answer 1

Yes it fine to drive. Did the hitch kit give you hardware to install: a new capture nut that has to be fished into place or is it a threaded hole? If not threaded you have to fish the nut or the bolt through into position and install the bolt / nut. Or the not is supposed to be welded in frame and it broke of in frame rail.