Could Machine Shop Remove Pin of Andersen Rapid Hitch Ball Mount
Updated 07/23/2025 | Published 07/16/2025
Question:
I’ve tried everything even a slide hammer to remove internal pin on my Andersen adjustable hitch, but nothing works. Is it possible to have a machine shop drill the pin out and replace with a new one?
asked by: Michael W
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Expert Reply:
I am pretty confident if you took it to a machine shop they would have a way to either extract the pin or drill out the old one. None of us here have worked at a machine shop though so we aren't super familiar with exactly what tools they might use.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Replacement Ball Housing for Rapid Hitch AM3400 Series
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Ball Housing
- Andersen
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Michael W.
7/23/2025
I didn’t take it to machine shop. Decided to buy new part with pin. Figured time and cost would be almost the same. I am unhappy about Anderson though. They need to address this issue. Maybe advise when you purchase to lube internal pin at first and yearly after.