Why Does the Flash E Series Adjustable Ball Mount Rattle While Driving
Updated 03/21/2012 | Published 03/20/2012
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Does this rattle due to pin diameters being smaller than pin holes? What would remedy this if it does rattle? Thanks.
asked by: Jesse C
Expert Reply:
The hitch balls on the Flash E Series Adjustable Ball Mount, # FA42-00-2800, will rattle somewhat in the ball mount when not towing. The rattle is due to the shank of the hitch ball being narrower than the mounting slot on the shank of the ball mount. While towing the rattle will be minimal because the weight on the hitch ball will push the hitch ball shank into the slot on the ball mount.
If the rattle you are experiencing is at your trailer hitch receiver, then that can be easily remedied with an anti-rattle hitch pin like part # SR25219 because the shank on the ball mount is hollow. There are no anti-rattle devices for the hitch ball on this ball mount. I have attached a video showing how to install the anti-rattle hitch pin for you to check out.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Flash Simple 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch - 8" Drop, 9" Rise
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Aluminum Shank
- Drop - 8 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Fastway
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Q&A: Availability of Spare Tire Mount for 2025 Trailer King Boat Trailer With 6.5" Tall Frame
- Q&A: How Does a Hammer Blow Trailer Coupler Work and Function
- Q&A: Idler Hub To Replace TDE 46245 Hub and Rotor On Boat Trailer
- Q&A: Initial Settings to Use with Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller
- Q&A: Best Way To Add 5-Flat To 2017 Chevy Express 3500
- Article: The 5 Best Trailer Drop Hitches You Can Buy
- Q&A: Why Do Hitch Extenders Reduce Hitch Capacity but Long Ball Mounts Do Not
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between the Blue Ox Patriot BRK2019 & BRK2022?
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
- Article: Determining Trailer Tongue Weight
- Article: Which Sway Control Hitch is Right For Your Trailer?
- Article: Which Hitches are Made in the USA