Can Hole be Drilled in Trailer Hitch to Align With Ball Mount

Updated 05/14/2019 | Published 05/11/2019

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Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"

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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span

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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.

expert reply by: Kyle S