How to Reduce Movement of the Ball Mount Inside the Trailer Hitch Receiver Tube
Question:
Draw Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Bar, I think the hole for the pin in my receiver bar has worn to the point I feel the receiver bar moving in the receiver when I start and stop.. I have pictures of the bar how can I send them to you to match. 04 F-150
asked by: Marshall
Expert Reply:
It is very unlikely that the hitch pin hole on your Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver is worn causing the ball mount to slide back and forth. There is usually a little bit of play in the receiver tube opening with a ball mount and this can easily be fixed using an anti-rattle hitch pin like the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 63232. This hitch pin has both anti-rattle and locking capabilities. It comes with everything needed for installation including two keys.
As long as the ball mount you are using does not have a solid shank this this hitch pin lock will work well for you. However, if your ball mount does have a solid shank then you will need to use a sleeve style anti-rattle device like the Gen-Y Anti-Rattle Device part # 325-GH-033.
I have attached a review video of the hitch pin lock/anti-rattle device for you as well. If you can send me a photo of your trailer hitch receivers hitch pin hole I would be able to confirm if deformities are present.
Products Referenced in This Question
Gen-Y Anti-Rattle Clamp for 2" Hitch Receivers
- Hitch Anti-Rattle
- Standard Anti-Rattle
- Universal
- Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Clamp Style
- Accessory Anti-Rattle
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Span
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Universal Anti-Rattle Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Spring-Loaded Pin
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Lets Go Aero
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