Do I Need to Drill a Hole in a Draw-Tite Hitch for More Room for a Hitch Pin?
Question:
I just purchased the Draw Tite 75761 hitch, by and large to use our bike mount. The mount fits a 2inch hole snugly, but has a 1/2 inch hole. Am I fine to just use a 1/2 pin or do I need to drill out the hole for the 5/8inch hole
asked by: Alex M
Helpful Expert Reply:
I have a solution for you but you do not want to drill a larger pin hole on your X1's Draw-Tite Hitch item # 75761. This will void your hitches warranty and lead to premature rusting.
Instead you will want to use the etrailer Trailer Hitch Lock item # e98879. This pen is still a 1/2" diameter but it will go in better than a standard pin like item # F-4. Plus this is a locking hitch pin which will allow you to secure your bike rack and any other accessories.
If you don't like this option you can always spray some WD-40 on your current pin but this would need to be repeated over time and does get messy.
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches - Flush - 2-1/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-1/8 Inch Span
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2-1/2" Span
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- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
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- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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