Drilling a Hole in a Receiver to Accept a J-Pin Anti-Rattle Device
Question:
Is it acceptable to drill the 17/32 hole in an existing receiver for the j pin?
asked by: Clark C
Expert Reply:
Drilling a hole in your hitch will void the manufacturers warranty. That being said you can purchase other styles of anti-rattle devices that will work very well and you will not have to modify the hitch to install them. I would recommend the SoftRide anti-rattle hitch lock, part # SR25219, this lock has a nut that installs inside the hollow draw bar or shank of the hitch accessory and then, when the hitch pin lock is threaded into the hitch, the ball mount or shank is wedged to the side of the hitch, eliminating any rattle.
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Stainless Steel Locking, Anti-Rattle Threaded Hitch Pin for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Universal Anti-Rattle Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Softride
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