Drilling a Hole in a Receiver to Accept a J-Pin Anti-Rattle Device

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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 Anti-Rattle Device and Lock for 2 inch Trailer Hitches, item # 63232, this lock has a nut with spring attached that installs inside the draw bar and then, when the hitch pin lock is threaded into the hitch, the drawbar is wedged to the side of the hitch, eliminating any rattle. Another good anti rattle device that is economical is the No-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge for 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch Trailer Hitches by Boone Outdoor Hardware, item # 93347. This anti rattle device installs over the hitch pin and a wedge is tightened between the hitch and draw bar.

expert reply by: Bob G