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Wow this is dumb...

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Rucas, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. Apr 6, 2010 at 11:01 AM
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    Rucas

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    Tractor supply company, harbor freight, northern tool, or you could pick up the pin for $1 at Lowes, Home Depot, Autozone, etc.
     
  3. Apr 6, 2010 at 11:04 AM
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    I just got a warn one on Amazon for $35 i think. Everywere esle was $65
     
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    but it seems like they would come together, idk why they would sell you half of a kit that you cant use yet untill you go out and buy the pin
     
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    Most people with tow hitches already have a pin. Many have ones that lock so it would be redundant to include a non-locking one in this kit.

    As far as I've seen, no tow hitches come with pins. They're always sold separately. Check Home Depot, U-Haul, or any truck shop.

    Side note, etrailer.com is a great company to do business with. I highly recommend them.
     
  9. Apr 6, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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    ahhh okay the locking part makes sense. ^^
     
  10. Apr 6, 2010 at 1:06 PM
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    Probably because if you've already got the hitch for the reciever then you already have the pin to go with it. Why carry two pins around?
     
  11. Apr 6, 2010 at 1:08 PM
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    Checked with the local Toyota parts department. The hitch they sell comes with the pin.
     
  12. Apr 6, 2010 at 1:10 PM
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    And every time i have bought a ball receiver, it has never come with the hitch pin.
     
  14. Apr 6, 2010 at 1:53 PM
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    i do because alot of ppl dont carry 1 around and a 2in wide strap fits into the trailer hitch on the pin. its also locked in instead of sitting on the ball. which is fairly easy so slip off when wet. thats also the reason for the shackle. but can also be use to connect 2 straps together.
     
  15. Apr 6, 2010 at 1:58 PM
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    Ah ha, you can get a receiver with a ball and pin from local auto store(called a start up kit):D. Just being a smart ass
     

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