Impressions of DrawTite j-pin system?

dgeist · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:10 pm

I'm looking to add a locking pin on my hitch and would also like to have some rattle-reduction. I found that the DrawTite style hitches (with the second hole) and j-pin locking pins look to fit the bill:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bR2XEKMzJQ

Having the factory hitch receiver, I'll have to add a 7/16 hole to even make it work, but I'm wondering if other folks have used this system and what your impressions are?

Dan

riptricket · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 6:31 pm

I know mine rattles like crazy in my RL rear, but I am going to get a piece welded on it b/c it is just so dang LOUD!

dgeist · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:53 pm

right...I'm trying to avoid the "rattling like crazy" part, too

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

dgeist wrote:

right...I'm trying to avoid the "rattling like crazy" part, too

Wrap your insert with some electrical tape untill it fits nice and tight. No rattles at all will be the result :JEEPIN:

riptricket · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:45 pm

So I went out and messed around with mine.
There is such a slight gap, that no metal, 1/16 will fit in there to snug it up.
I have tried the electrical tape idea, and just came out with a pile of electrical tape.
It rubs off when switching back and forth.

Any other ideas?

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

Use just enough tape to allow it to slide in. I have been doing that for years on every vehicle I ever owned a hitch on with no issues other than being rattle free. I also have used rubber dip but it takes tons of patience to shave it down so that the insert slides in which is why I just went back to using electrical tape.

dgeist · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:25 pm

I've tried tape..and cardboard, and metal shims. Mostly I like the pin-based thing because it's permanent, is easily removable, and actually locks the accessory in the receiver. That's the one I'm interested in hearing about.

Dan

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