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Pipe attack resistant hitch pin.

Epsilon Plus

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Ahoy.

Looking for a pipe attack resistant hitch pin. After I ordered another fancy hitch yesterday I found out about how easy it is to defeat the common locking hitch pin. Mostly because the thin area it tapers down to for the lock to bite over.

So far this spendy bastage has caught my eye:

Amazon.com: AMPLOCK U-HLP58318 Hitch Lock (for Receiver Tube 2 1/2'' X 2 1/2 or 3'' X 3''): Automotive

Buy AMPLOCK U-HLP58318 Hitch Lock (for Receiver Tube 2 1/2'' X 2 1/2 or 3'' X 3''): Hitch Locks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com

Has a fancy disc lock but still looks like a dromer could slip a pipe over it.

Any other ideas out there?

Thanks.


EDIT; Upon further research it looks like that pin is only Class 3 rated for 5,000lbs.

The search continues...
 
Hopefully you can get your safety chains on there with that big lock.
 
How often do you remove your hitch? If you eave it on the truck most of the time, you could get a plain agricultural pin and thread it then put a small padlock through the pin hole after securing it with a nut. The padlock is simply to annoy a would-be thief by making it awkward to get a pipe, socket or wrench in there. Thinking about it, a simple 10.9 grade bolt would do...
 
I store my hitches in the shop and only put them on when needed - they last longer that way too. I have run of the mill locks on them while out and about. The odds of a thief finding my truck with an unloaded hitch and having tools on hand to break the lock are low enough to not worry about. If they want something bad enough they are going to get it, might as well not destroy my receiver in the process.
 
Thanks for the replies. I plan to keep the hitch on there always, and went with the B&W Tow and Stow for that reason. I was just at the parts house getting some Diesel Extreme and this Reese unit caught my eye:

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$27 bucks. Looks like it addresses my concerns. About the weak point...etc.
 
I had one of those on my 2007. Worked well but it did get some rust after the chrome plating came off in places. Maybe I should of waxed it LOL.

I got a text from the guy who bought my truck asking how he was supposed to get the hitch cover off. I told him to look in the glove box. The key is on the free bottle opener key chain he got with the truck. His response "This was the best purchase ever" LOL
 
Ended up returning the Reese up there as I felt it was too long at 4". Ordered a 3.5" one. But after checking into @LateToTheParty recommended pins for the rest, I found a 4 pack for B&W Tow & Stow from that company:

Amazon.com: InfiniteRule Security 61775 | 4 Pack Mix, Keyed Alike, Stainless Steel Hitch Locks (Fits: B&W Trailer Hitches): Automotive

Buy InfiniteRule Security 61775 | 4 Pack Mix, Keyed Alike, Stainless Steel Hitch Locks (Fits: B&W Trailer Hitches): Hitch Locks - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com

1 of the pins is 3 1/8", perfect for the tight fit to the receiver to discourage the pipe.

Going that route now.

Spendy status symbol hitch, Yo! :cool:
 
Ugg. Maybe not. YouTube shows that lock setup can get picked pretty easy. Maybe back to a shorter Reese.
 
Jesus i just use a regular ol hitch pin i have never had an issue is hitch thieving really that big of an issue where you are?
 
How about this $140 beast:

www.provenlocks.com

Receiver Hitch Lock Model HL1

Description Model HL1 (2 keys included) This is one of our most requested items! We are now producing the most secure solution for locking your hitch! Now you are able to Key Alike all of your locks! We have designed this lock with a nice rubber cap that fully encases the head of the lock in...
www.provenlocks.com www.provenlocks.com

I sent an email to them to ask about how it does against the 'ol pipearooney. No pictures of it without the lock head on to show if it has the thin weak point that most locks bite onto. It has one of the better if not the best lock cores on the market (Medeco M3) but at $140, if it can be snapped off like a $25 cheapo pin, then what's the point? I still like the Reese but I don't like how I think its just regular steel with chrome (corrosion) and its made in China. :confused:

$140! For a pin! WTF crackheads? Why you gotta steal my hitch for dope! This is why we can't have nice things!
 
Reply from Proven:

Thank you for reaching out. Below I have provided a photo of the pin without the locking mechanism attached. Our lock is not hardened steel so it won't snap as easily as a hardened steel. Ours will bend many times before snapping so the thieves would most likely get discouraged before successfully getting the lock off.
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Dunno, still looks like it thins out pretty good:

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Epsilon Plus said:
Reply from Proven:



Dunno, still looks like it thins out pretty good:

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I had to remove a locking pin when I bought my last truck and used the pipe method. It was eye opening how quick and easy it was to break these pins. If you can get a pipe to fit over the locking portion I think it’s a matter of a few back and fourths and that lock is broke off.
If you can find a lock where a pipe can’t fit over it to grab the lock that might be the best.
 
Y’all are making me paranoid, lol. My truck sits parked at work for days and nights at a time. My hitch is like 80lb I hate removing it.
 
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