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Hitch Pin Movement

Shawana84
Explorer
Explorer
I searched the forums but can’t seem to find the same problem. My hitch pin appears to be moving around, causing it to become damaged. I have had the cotter pins fall out, so I switched to locking pins. But those last about two trips out before they are ruined. Any ideas? I am towing about 7-8k lbs depending on what toys are being hauled in it. It’s being pulled by a 2013 tundra so I am well under my weight max
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slider45
Nomad
Nomad
Passin Thru wrote:
You need to bush the hole and buy a new hitch reciever. Or replace the whole hitch. Eventually it will break off.


I say new hitch to be sure. Moving pin indicates it is not sturdy and stable enough. Happened to one guy here, he brought his truck to the shop for new tires and forged wheels installation. The pin on his hitch has been moving and almost break at the slight elevated towing.

1L243
Explorer II
Explorer II
You need to stop the movement of the receiver from going side to side. You probably found out the angled pin will work it's way into the hole as the receiver goes side to side eventually elongating the hole in the hitch. Especially if your using friction sway bars.

I had to replace the hitch (good time for a upgrade) and then went with the Hitchrider. This will stop all movement and easy to install.

I would also recommend not using the angled pin or even the locking pins with cheap Chinese locks and go with just a 5/8" bolt with large flat washers and a Nylock nut.
http://www.hitchrider.com/hitch-vise-gm-2.htm

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SidecarFlip
Explorer
Explorer
You guys need to try towing with a Pintle Hitch and Lunette Eye... Thats some real slop there...lol
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GordonThree
Explorer
Explorer
Maybe this can help?

Tune your balls
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dedmiston
Moderator
Moderator
Can you post some photos?

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  • 18 Can Am Maverick x3
  • 05 Yamaha WR450
  • 07 Honda CRF250X
  • 05 Honda CRF230
  • 06 Honda CRF230

eHoefler
Explorer II
Explorer II
Not enough hitch weight causing the hitch to rattle in the reciever.
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IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Explorer II
You need a good anti rattle device so you don't get so much play in the receiver.

I have tried almost every Anti Rattle device on the market, most have been no good or so complicated and cumbersome that they are useless. Including the Roadmaster type,totally useless.
Until I found the one at Hitch Rider.

Their Hitch Vice is the best and easiest one I have come across and it really works.
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downtheroad
Explorer
Explorer
If I am understanding your question, maybe this would work....Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin.

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Passin_Thru
Explorer
Explorer
You need to bush the hole and buy a new hitch reciever. Or replace the whole hitch. Eventually it will break off.

ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
I can't picture what goes wrong. I've been towing for decades without any issues like that. What is their failure mode?