Can Hole be Drilled in Trailer Hitch to Align With Ball Mount
Updated 05/14/2019 | Published 05/11/2019
Question:
A BRAND NEW NISSAN TRAILER HITCH PIN HOLE WILL NOT ALIGN WITH MY 2inch TRAILER RECEIVER.....LOOKS LIKE IT IS PROBABLY off by 1/4 QUESTION, ANY ISSUE IF I DRILLED A 5/8inch HOLE ON THE HITCH, OR MAYBE GO TO A SMALLER PIN.......COMMENTS OR RECOMMENDATIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED
asked by: JOE M
Expert Reply:
I do not recommend drilling a hole in a trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite # 76154 that fits a 2019 Nissan Titan as not only will this void the warranty but hitches have not been tested to be used after modification.
A Class III, 2" hitch like the Draw-Tite is designed to be used with a 5/8" diameter pin and clip such as # PC3, while a 1-1/4" hitch will use a 1/2" diameter pin and clip like # F-4.
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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-1/2 Inch Long
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 2 Inch Span
- CURT
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