In search of locking hitch pin

YotaCraZ · 04-13-2008, 04:49 PM

I purchased a nice Masterlock but have discovered it does not fit. The newer Tacoma receiver is about 1/4" too wide. I do remember somebody mentioning this before but for some reason I was not able to find the thread.

Is anybody using a relatively nice locking pin that fits the yota receiver? If so, what brand(s) and where can I get it. I'm a tad gun shy now...don't want to go spreading my wealth across the www only to find out I'm collecting useless hardware.

Thanks for the help in advance.

tacomaman06 · 04-13-2008, 04:57 PM

i got a masterlock type receiver lock and it works good. i think i got mine at pepboys or autozone. take a small tape measure with you and see which one will fit correctly, thats what i had to do.

YotaCraZ · 04-13-2008, 05:07 PM

Thanks. Are there different length Masterlocks?

tacomaman06 · 04-13-2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YotaCraZ

Thanks. Are there different length Masterlocks?

yeah, there a quite a few different ones, but i dont remember the model # for the one i got......had it on for a little over 2 years now. when i go to autozone this week, i'll take a look and see what i can find.

YotaCraZ · 04-13-2008, 05:53 PM

Thanks. Don't know if I'll be able to look this week but if I do and can find something I'll update the post.

Rockstar2448 · 04-22-2008, 08:58 PM

I have a 2005 with factory hitch and had the same problem. I even e-mailed and called Toyota several times about it. They didn't seem to know or understand what I was trying to explain to them, go figure. One Toyota guy actually told me to just use a slid in pin with no locking ability. I guess the crime rate in his neighborhood is pretty good. I finally bought a nice stainless one, MasterLock maybe? and then I took a steel hole cutting bit and shaved out a little of the outer layer of the hitch, mine is a "two layered" hitch frame around the pin hole. It works fine and it doesn't take out that much of the steel to actually weaken it. I've towed stuff fine with it ever since.

Rtrn2taco · 04-23-2008, 08:53 AM

Try rapid hitch # 3429 about $20.00. just a bit longer for the tacomas and tundras

YotaCraZ · 04-23-2008, 09:25 AM

Thanks.

04-13-2008, 04:49 PM	#1
YotaCraZ Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4939 Location: Eastern Virginia Posts: 34 08 4x4 Super White TRD Sport 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L TRD Catback, AFE Pro Dry S Drop in, RS3200 Plus, Westin Step/Bull Bars, Access LE Tonneau, Redline Hood Struts, tint, AMI stubby antenna, AVS Vent Shades, Sylvannia Silverstar headlight/foglight bulbs, TRD Seat Covers, Bed Mat, Pop-N-Lock, Highland mats	In search of locking hitch pin I purchased a nice Masterlock but have discovered it does not fit. The newer Tacoma receiver is about 1/4" too wide. I do remember somebody mentioning this before but for some reason I was not able to find the thread. Is anybody using a relatively nice locking pin that fits the yota receiver? If so, what brand(s) and where can I get it. I'm a tad gun shy now...don't want to go spreading my wealth across the www only to find out I'm collecting useless hardware. Thanks for the help in advance.

04-13-2008, 04:57 PM	#2
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04-22-2008, 08:58 PM	#6
Rockstar2448 Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6096 Location: Maryland Posts: 61 05 TRD Sport D-Cab LongBed 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L Toytec 3" Lift, Helo Maxx6 Chrome 17x8, Nitto Terra Grappler 265/70/17, Polished Billet Grill-Full Front Kit, Westin Polished SS Tube Steps, Leer 700 Tonneau, Fog Lights On Anytime, Debadged, USA Spec iPod Adapter, Britax car seat with special UNC color scheme, Window Tint, SilverStar bulbs	I have a 2005 with factory hitch and had the same problem. I even e-mailed and called Toyota several times about it. They didn't seem to know or understand what I was trying to explain to them, go figure. One Toyota guy actually told me to just use a slid in pin with no locking ability. I guess the crime rate in his neighborhood is pretty good. I finally bought a nice stainless one, MasterLock maybe? and then I took a steel hole cutting bit and shaved out a little of the outer layer of the hitch, mine is a "two layered" hitch frame around the pin hole. It works fine and it doesn't take out that much of the steel to actually weaken it. I've towed stuff fine with it ever since. __________________ Doing Things Is What I Like To Do

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04-13-2008, 05:07 PM	#3
YotaCraZ Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4939 Location: Eastern Virginia Posts: 34 08 4x4 Super White TRD Sport 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L TRD Catback, AFE Pro Dry S Drop in, RS3200 Plus, Westin Step/Bull Bars, Access LE Tonneau, Redline Hood Struts, tint, AMI stubby antenna, AVS Vent Shades, Sylvannia Silverstar headlight/foglight bulbs, TRD Seat Covers, Bed Mat, Pop-N-Lock, Highland mats	Thanks. Are there different length Masterlocks?

04-13-2008, 05:53 PM	#5
YotaCraZ Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4939 Location: Eastern Virginia Posts: 34 08 4x4 Super White TRD Sport 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L TRD Catback, AFE Pro Dry S Drop in, RS3200 Plus, Westin Step/Bull Bars, Access LE Tonneau, Redline Hood Struts, tint, AMI stubby antenna, AVS Vent Shades, Sylvannia Silverstar headlight/foglight bulbs, TRD Seat Covers, Bed Mat, Pop-N-Lock, Highland mats	Thanks. Don't know if I'll be able to look this week but if I do and can find something I'll update the post.

04-23-2008, 08:53 AM	#7
Rtrn2taco Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6090 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 240 08 PreRunner silver 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Try rapid hitch # 3429 about $20.00. just a bit longer for the tacomas and tundras

04-23-2008, 09:25 AM	#8
YotaCraZ Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4939 Location: Eastern Virginia Posts: 34 08 4x4 Super White TRD Sport 2008 Access Cab Automatic V6 4.0L TRD Catback, AFE Pro Dry S Drop in, RS3200 Plus, Westin Step/Bull Bars, Access LE Tonneau, Redline Hood Struts, tint, AMI stubby antenna, AVS Vent Shades, Sylvannia Silverstar headlight/foglight bulbs, TRD Seat Covers, Bed Mat, Pop-N-Lock, Highland mats	Thanks.