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hitch pin recommendation wanted

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by s.e.charles, Jul 24, 2021.

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  1. Jul 24, 2021 at 5:54 PM
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    search turned up everything i didn't want to read.

    Q: anyone suggest a non-locking hitch pin?

    could i skate with a 5/8" grade 8 bolt or would that be more expensive than a pin?

    thanks
     
    s.e.charles, Jul 24, 2021
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  2. Jul 24, 2021 at 5:56 PM
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    go to walmart and buy one for 5 bucks
     
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  3. Jul 24, 2021 at 5:57 PM
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    For something that you never remove, maybe this.image.jpg
     
    Tacomike18, Jul 24, 2021
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  4. Jul 25, 2021 at 1:10 AM
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    s.e.charles, Jul 25, 2021
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  5. Jul 25, 2021 at 4:48 AM
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    What's wrong with a $4 hitch pin from Harbor Freight?
     
    grandpawmoses, Jul 25, 2021
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    Exactly... I feel like a Grade 8 3" bolt, nut, and lock washer would be more expensive
     
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    Plus, I'd be paranoid about the nut coming off.
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2021 at 9:33 AM
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    Y'all remember that our factory receiver mounts are 80mm aka 3.15" wide and need a longer pin.
     
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  9. Jul 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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    I used this for many years. Still looked new after all the salty winters:
    $16 Master Lock Trailer Hitch Pin, Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin, Fits Standard 5/8" Receivers, 1465DAT
    https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-1465DAT-Stainless-Barrel/dp/B000COX0MY/

    A grade 8 bolt will work if you make sure the shank is longer than the receiver tube width so the threads are not loaded in shear. Put a nylon lock nut on there so it doesn't back off. Only drawback to a bolt is you need tools to install and remove it.
     
    3JOH22A, Jul 25, 2021
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    Dude who does truck mods told me that my grade 8 bolt was dangerous and he actually
    gave me a pin like the one below. Not sure what he was concerned about but he didn't
    think twice about his observation.

    upload_2021-7-25_10-15-45.jpg

    I got one of these as well just be sure it will go all the way through and allow for the lock to work.

    upload_2021-7-25_10-16-29.jpg
     
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    I have that exact hitch pin. Works great.
     
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  14. Jul 25, 2021 at 10:57 AM
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    reassuring; thanks
     
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    Just get a pin, its not even remotely expensive... I just got a locking pin at menards for $10, non-locking are even cheaper
     
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    I have had the same fulton locking pin for decades. Just bite the bullet, its a one time minor expense that can prevent far bigger issues from happening.
     
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  18. Jul 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM
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    One of the Amazon reviewers shows it on a Taco:

    [​IMG]

    For a visual deterrent it's OK...
     
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  19. Jul 25, 2021 at 6:39 PM
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    I got a Curt hutch pin. Nothing fancy, only gets used when I’m heading somewhere off pavement. Stays stowed in the toolbox otherwise.
     
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