Will Drilling Holes In The Buyers Hitch Plate Affect the Integrity Of the Plate?
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/23/2024
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Question:
Can I drill holes above the receiver hitch for pintle and still maintain integrity of the plate?
asked by: Hunter
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Expert Reply:
While drilling holes in any hitch plate like the Buyers # 3371809060A will affect its integrity, I believe I have a solution for you. We do have the Hitch Plate # 3371809030B which already has the holes for a Pintle # 33710057 which also has a 2-5/16" ball. We also have the Buyers Bolt On Receiver in a 2" # 3371804055 or 2-1/2" # BP82FR tube. If you wanted to switch them out when needed
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Bud M
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Buyers Products Hitch Plate with 2" Receiver Tube - Ford
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- 20000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Buyers Products
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Jesse M.
2/17/2026
Hey, how did things work out with the hitch plate and pintle setup you were considering? Did the pre-drilled plate give you the strength and fit you needed? Your update could make it easier for others deciding between drilling or swapping plates.