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Silence that obnoxious "clanking" noise that occurs while towing. This locking hitch pin adapts to any 2" ball mount or rack device. An insert fitted with a nut slides inside the ball mount to pull it tightly against the receiver tube.
Features:
Specs:
This hitch pin's unique design improves the towing experience by protecting the vehicle's powertrain and safely minimizing that annoying "clanking" sound. Engineered to fit 2" ball mounts, it features an anti-rattle nut enclosure that slides inside the ball mount. A 5/8" stainless steel threaded pin clinches the nut securely to the side of the receiver tube, reducing "wiggle room" between the tube and the ball mount. To prevent theft, the hitch pin includes a brass lock with a rubber dust cover to block out debris.
The insert piece fitted with a nut slides inside the ball mount or any other hitch accessory with a hollow shank. The pin clinches the nut securely to the side of the receiver tube to reduce excess slack between the tube and the ball mount.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
5% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Works exactly as described. Secures my Go Rhino bumper step, and keeps it from rattling. Only problem is I wish the bolt head was 3/4". Most socket sets don't go beyond 3/4", so you'll need a 7/8" box wrench or Cresent wrench to install/remove it.
This hitch lock was easy to install and works as advertised. No more rattle. It makes it slightly more difficult to connect the trailer chain hook but it's not a problem.
Albert K.
1/20/2021
After a year this hitch lock has worked flawlessly. I have not even needed to tighten it up.
Exactly what I needed. Even though my receiver cargo carrier fits pretty well, there is an slight unavoidable wobble. This pin provides great security and the ability to tighten the tongue to the receiver hitch eliminating ANY wobble. Great device!
Captain S.
12/29/2022
Still love it. It has withstood year round use and works perfectly.
This product keeps the receiver hitch tight and quiet. Easy to install and locks. Get one of these if you want to quiet down the receiver hitch or keep a Hitch-All or bike rack from moving around.
Neil
9/1/2020
The Softride trailer hitchlock is still nice and snug. No issues. I have one for each vehicle.
This lock is a real quality item. I am looking forward to using it to secure my new bike hitch rack! My only complaint is with the shipping company who took my part all over the country before delivering it ten days later. I'm used to much faster service.
Steven O.
8/8/2021
It has been great! I have had no problems with it not opening easily or becoming hard to lock. I would buy it again!
great item.. fast shipping. Thanks
Heavy duty and secure, it's exactly what I wanted. Install was easy and the hardened sleeve connected to the lock will make it harder to cut.
I wanted to wait to review this until I actually installed it in my bike hitch. I tried it on my 2013 Ford Truck and our 2013 Lexis. I was concerned in that the lock actually fit into the hitch hole and wanted to make sure that it did-- and yes, it did on both. Perhaps it is not important but I recommend that you install the lock before you tighten the bolt all the way. The lock has little tolerance for movement so if the bolt is a little off to one side, you might not be able to get the lock on. It’s all good however; you will only make this mistake once. It would be nice if the nut was more secure but I experienced no problem with it which most likely is why they did not do more to secure it. I had an idea that I would just weld a nut to the inside or the hitch and not have to deal with the black plastic holder until it occurred to me that the black device allows this to be self centering. A very good idea. My wife is the one who wanted the bike rack so I let her install it without any advice. She did various things wrong but figured it out. She did not push on the bolt hard enough to get it into the centering of the nut (another good design item) and she tightened the bolt before putting the lock on and it was off center just enough so the lock would not push into the hole. Once she loosened it a bit, it went right in and she retightened just fine. It secures the bike mount to the hitch very well. I would, and most likely will, buy it again. Good value I rate my wife a 5. Nothing else The video is priceless. Play it
Jwdd
3/25/2014
Al, one smart fella there! And good marks for etrailer too.
It fits as advertised, no more rattle when I pull my 22' boat.
Juan F.
5/4/2016
It works so good I even forgot about it. No rattling, no noise, no movement. I love it.
Great product, no rattle. etrailer shipped on time, great company to deal with.
Great product and a good price
Item arrived before arrival date. Part was very easy to install and worked better than expected. Took all the rattle away. Still need to test it with a loaded trailer to confirm the bolt doesn’t loosen up.
The lock is a great fit for my rack and feels good quality. It was easy to install as well and anti-rattle bolt works great!
Its awesome, works great and no more noise in camper receiver.
Brian H.
8/7/2021
Still love it
The lock flops but like the product
Quality construction. The bolt is stainless and much thicker than other entitle pins of this design. The holder for the nut was a little large for my accessory but it’s plastic so it was easy enough to trim with tin snips and a sanding block. Does an excellent job of stopping any rattle or movement of the hitch accessory.
Brooke M.
4/16/2025
Glad to hear that you got it to work :) Thank you!
Just bought a new Tacoma ... wanted one of these for when I have to hitch up a trailer ... haven't towed anything yet, but sure does keep my hitch cover tight! Was very easy to install ...
Great product, fit and finish. There is a trick to getting this little guy installed. Get the bolt near tight, where you still have play in the hitch. You need the play to get the silver shield on the top of the lock to enter the receiver so the lock can lock onto the pin. Once its locked onto the pin, tighten up the bolt and you are done. No wobble, nice and secure.
Excellent product. And as always great customer service. I had to customize mine a little bit because of my specific application using an adapter to use 1in 1/4 accessory on a 2-inch hitch. I just had to shave a little plastic off of the nut holder.
What I like: Depending on the hitch and receiver you use, the hitch pin may do an excellent job in controlling sway : vertical and horizontal. What I am not entirely happy about: Depending on the hitch and receiver you use, the hitch pin may do an excellent job in controlling sway on the horizontal but not as much on the vertical. Also be careful about over tightening the bold to the anti-rattle assembly. It can twist the rubber stabilizing assembly a little bit. I think that may be the reason for the lack of vertical control. The problem is, my specific pin holes are a bit deep so I can't grab the assembly to line it up correctly. Also the lock sleeve maybe a little big for the pin hole so don't completely tighten the pin so you have a little wiggle room. However it is much better improvement over the standard pin with clip.
I haven't been able to use this yet since it wouldn't work with the hitch extender that I purchased. Make sure your hitch extender has a hollow shank if you plan on using a locking, anti-rattle hitch pin. I will be purchasing a hollow-shank hitch extender that this locking anti-rattle pin should be good for. The lock seems very substantial.
I use this lock on the my Brophy 7 inch hitch adapter that is on my bike rack. Works! Easy on and off. No rattles or play after a year of use in rain, snow and sunshine cause it is so rugged. And I don't see how you could cut it off. You would need a torch. So it gives me security peace of mind on the road and overnight in hotel parking lots.
Arrived quickly. Easy to install with the excellent video and instructions. I installed on my 2012 Forester with the Curt hitch I had previously purchased from etrailer. The locking hitch pin completely stopped my hitch rattle.
Works great to stop rattle and jerking. I’ve used several versions of this, and this one is the best.
Brooke M.
5/14/2025
Glad to hear that, David! It's nice when something just works the way it should :)
David
5/15/2026
Im still using this anti-rattle locking hitch pin with my 2 inch hitch pulling a 14 foot aluminum trailer. The lock and pin looks and functions as new after a year of use. It is still the best anti-rattle locking device by far.
This is my second purchase of this well-designed anti rattle hitch pin. I needed to buy a new one because the lock went missing while on a trip. Not sure if someone else had a key (and tried to take the hitch while parked at a bike park), or I failed to ensure the lock was completely engaged. In any case, this works very well. Just make sure the lock is completely engaged, or it may fall off.
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Brian
1/14/2024
Its still performing great. No rust and holding tight.