Hitch locks dont fit

Anyone else having this issue? all the hitch locks ive bought (3) are just a hair shy from locking. 1/16" too short

Is our trailer hitch a little wider than standard hitches?

Ive bought the standard bent hitch pin but would like to find one with a lock.

 

I’ve got a master lock locking pin and it fits

 

I see this at work on our GMC trucks. Look for a locking pin for a 2 1/2" receiver.

 

I had the same issue. Brought another one and it fit. Not sure why.

 

before i go buy anymore i think ill take an old hitch lock and put the lock side on the grinder and see if i can get it to fit.

 

I have this one and highly recommend it
motormic Trailer Hitch Lock Pin...

motormic Trailer Hitch Lock Pin Set - 5/8" and 1/2" Extra Long Black Pins with One Locking System - 1 Safety Clip, 10 Anti Rattle O-Rings – Tow receivers 1.25”, 2” and 2.5" (Class I,II,III,IV,V)…

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GB17XD7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

I use the same one. It’s tight but it fits.

 

I got one from Lowe’s... it was a Kobalt brand, with the bend. Will get pictures in the day.

 

That might be the key, all the ones that i have tried and failed to fit had the flat tube end on the other side. I wonder if the bend allows it to push in a little more.

 

I've used this one from Amazon, Master Lock Receiver Lock, Stainless Steel Barbell Receiver Lock, Fits 5/8 in. Receivers,

$31 1469DAT Master Lock Silver and Red Receiver Lock, Stainless Steel Barbell™ Hitch Pin Lock, Fits 5/8 in. Receivers, Weather Resistant Automotive Receiver Lock, 1469DAT

1469DAT, 3.5" model. it works for me.

 

The 3rd gen receiver is definitely a bit beefier than the 2nd gen receiver. Of course, you don't find this out until you need to load the trailer for an early departure the next morning. Had to run to Lowe's quick to get a longer locking pin that I had used for years on the 2nd gen.

 

Not the best pic, but it works fine and cost about $20 with tax. It also comes with a smaller pin.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Reese-Dual-Bent-Pin-Combo-Hitch-Receiver-Lock/3365330

 

I don't own one, but looked into it. If you buy the "hitch vault", you have to buy a locking pin specifically for the Tacoma. So there must be some subtle difference.

 

I use this one and works well.

$21 Tyger Auto Solid Hitch Lock Pin with Locking Key - 5/8" Pin Holes on 2" Receivers | Class III IV V | 19000 lb Load Rating | TG-HL3U001B | Weatherproof Anti-Theft

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014XB22C0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I bought a cheap one from harbor freight and the night before heading down to the Outer Banks realized it was too short by a fraction. Too late to go to Home Depot. Ended up breaking off a plastic piece of the lock (that was not functional for the lock) and it actually worked. First and last time buying anything from there.

 

Its not HF fault. Our hitches are just a fraction bigger than normal

 

Toyota's accounting for future expansion due to rust.

 

I got mine from Lowes. Its made by Reese and the part number is 7092330

 

I had one of those Reese locks, worked for about a year before the lock stopped working...