Get a New Hitch Pin!!

Yes, as mentioned the pins and locks are fully interchangeable. I have the same key for all the locks - hitch pin and wheel locks.

Have you measured through the hole? I stopped by a dealer on the weekend and measured about 3 3/4 through the hole, suggesting the 3.9" (Wheel Lock QR/HD pin) should work. I'd neglected to bring one of my wheel locks to verify, will try to do that on Thursday. Even though it'll be a while before I buy a 4th gen, I need to order some other stuff from 1UP and may as well get the appropriate pin now to save shipping.

 

3.9" may work, but it would be tight. I rather get a slightly longer pin than one that is too short.

Also, your previous post does not mention that the pins and locks are interchangeable

 

Certainly, if ordering and you don't already have any wheel locks to try out, better to be cautious.

I was acknowledging @stan23's post mentioning the interchangeability.

I hadn't previously mentioned it as I thought it was common knowledge. I've always had wheel locks for my 1UP racks.

 

yeah, I don't use wheel locks. My bike goes from the house to the trailhead and back home.

 

To close this out, I got my 5.2" pin and it works great on the truck!

 

Great to hear. Thanks for the followup.

I did have a chance to try the standard 3.9" QR/HD wheel lock pin at a dealer and it's too short, so the 5.2 would be the one to choose. If you find you need to address any rattling, add a couple rubber or nylon washers as needed.

 

Ha ha, my hitch pin was in the glove compartment too. Buried under all the paperwork. Took me 3 days to track down the source of the rattle in the cab to that damn pin! It sounded like it was coming from the back seat so it took me forever to find it.

 

Problem I have with all receiver locks is they’re prone to brute force attacks. Even my PAC Lock is susceptible.

 

It's important though not to let perfect be the enemy of good. Sure, nothing is theft proof. Everything is prone to brute force attacks...

This particular lock, specific to 1UP-USA bicycle racks, is meant for two purposes - (1) safety device to prevent loss of rack if somehow the hitch bolt should loosen, and (2) slow down a thief who already came prepared with the correct size security hex key to loosen the bicycle rack hitch bolt.

#2 is plenty for letting you go into a convenience store on the way to/from a trail. If you'd be away longer you might want to add a chain lock through the bike frame and chain attachment points of similar. If parking overnight take the bike into your hotel room.

 

Exactly!