Hitch Pin length

[Michaewh]

Sorry if this has been covered. The receiver on the R1T is built tough and therefore lots of reinforcing metal. The standard pin I purchased (3”, I think - see pic) was about 1/8” too short.

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[CommodoreAmiga]

This is my preferred hitch pin. I hope it fits the R1T.

https://www.paclock.com/products/kt_ucs_80a_125_250/

 

[Dark-Fx]

The random one I picked up when I was towing a motorcycle trailer was long enough and worked fine.

 

[Hopper]

Yep. I had a last minute scramble to buy a longer pin The first time I towed.

 

[Gshenderson]

Thx for the heads up. I need to check mine before I end up in a mad scramble when I need it.

 

[LaunchGreen]

This is going to save me a hassle. Winner for most helpful post of the day.

…of course your main competition was the 20th post about how the lighting can hold 2 extra big gulps.

 

[Gshenderson]

I ordered this today on sale from Costco. Hopefully it fits and the pins are long enough. I liked that it’s aluminum, adjustable and comes with 3 different sized balls. Seemed like a decent deal.

https://www.costco.com/uriah-aluma-tow-12,000-lbs-capacity-adjustable-aluminum-drop-hitch,-6"-drop,-6-34"-rise.product.100989282.html

 

[TheIglu]

Yup, mine is too short as well.

 

[CO-rayman]

I ordered this today on sale from Costco. Hopefully it fits and the pins are long enough. I liked that it’s aluminum, adjustable and comes with 3 different sized balls. Seemed like a decent deal.

https://www.costco.com/uriah-aluma-tow-12,000-lbs-capacity-adjustable-aluminum-drop-hitch,-6"-drop,-6-34"-rise.product.100989282.html

Thanks for the suggestion, did it work?

 

[Khaneric]

I'm pretty sure this is the hitch pin i got from tractor supply after trying MULTIPE ones from amazon that were to short:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...h-bent-pin-receiver-lock-class-v?cm_vc=-10005

 

[atebit]

…of course your main competition was the 20th post about how the lighting can hold 2 extra big gulps.

Well, Ford did that on purpose so you don’t fall asleep from boredom while driving it.

 

[atebit]

I'm pretty sure this is the hitch pin i got from tractor supply after trying MULTIPE ones from amazon that were to short:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...h-bent-pin-receiver-lock-class-v?cm_vc=-10005

I got that link you sent me.?

 

[Michaewh]

Replacement pin worked perfect. As you can see not much longer…

 

[TheIglu]

This is the route I went. PLENTY long.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-5-8-inch-Hitch-Pin-and-Clip-with-Clip-Hole-Trailer/263012371

 

[FirstStateR1T]

Thanks for the suggestion, did it work?

They may not have it yet. I ordered the same and from the dimensions I suspect it'll be fine and in most cases used in the "drop" position to achieve proper tongue weight. BTW, the price through Costco is a steal versus most as $160 - $200 for the same setup.

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