What size hitch pin? (diameter and length)

huff2462

huff2462

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<div class="bbWrapper">Total newb question: I know we have a 2.5&quot; receiver. What length/diameter locking hitch pin should I order? <br /> <br /> (I&#039;m looking at Trimax locking pins)</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Standard ones work. 5/8&quot; . So if you have had a hitch in a vehicle with a 2&quot; receiver it will work.<br /> <br /> I haven&#039;t found any extended length yet...but I also didn&#039;t look real hard as mine from my 99 and 03 work just fine.<br /> <br /> I did however go to a 2.5&quot; drop hitch so I didn&#039;t have to use the sleeve...but it moves around just as much as a 2&quot; with the sleeve.<br /> <br /> The 2.5&quot; stuff has higher ratings though...and make sure you get the right ball aswell...if the ball capacity is less than the hitch the ball weight is what makes the max capacity.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 2" data-quote="DevilDodge" data-source="post: 3617" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=3617" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-3617">DevilDodge said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Standard ones work. 5/8&quot; . So if you have had a hitch in a vehicle with a 2&quot; receiver it will work.<br /> <br /> I haven&#039;t found any extended length yet...but I also didn&#039;t look real hard as mine from my 99 and 03 work just fine.<br /> <br /> I did however go to a 2.5&quot; drop hitch so I didn&#039;t have to use the sleeve...but it moves around just as much as a 2&quot; with the sleeve.<br /> <br /> The 2.5&quot; stuff has higher ratings though...and make sure you get the right ball aswell...if the ball capacity is less than the hitch the ball weight is what makes the max capacity. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thanks for the info! <br /> <br /> Yeah, I&#039;ve got a pretty nice adjustable hitch (by Inventive Hitches) I use for my &#039;13 1500 with the 2&quot; shank and I&#039;ve got a Trimax locking pin for that. <br /> <br /> I just assumed I&#039;d need to upgrade the pin for the 2.5&quot; receiver. Glad to be wrong! <br /> <br /> *Also planning to upgrade to a new adjustable drop hitch with a 2.5&quot; shank for sure!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I did find a longer one for the 2.5&quot; <br /> <br /> Walmart has them now. Much easier to use. <br /> <br /> Forgot to post up once I jad found it.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">My hitch pin for a 2 inch receiver wouldn’t work, so I went shopping for one for a 2.5. Walmart didnt have any. I ended up with a no name 4 dollar 5/8 pin with a grab handle from a hardware store. It fits fine, but the packaging had no specs or weight ratings at all. I’m not sure if I should trust it to tow. Is a hitch pin a hitch pin or should I order a name brand online? Definitely don’t want it to break or get stuck in the receiver. Here is what it looks like<a href="https://hdrams.com/forum/attachments/9a299e27-5bd9-43bc-b124-e283a1fba8c4-png.8363/" target="_blank"><img src="https://hdrams.com/forum/data/attachments/8/8363-b63709a7c48be2e4953e81e55dd5054b.jpg?hash=tjcJp8SL4u" class="bbImage " style="" alt="9A299E27-5BD9-43BC-B124-E283A1FBA8C4.png" title="9A299E27-5BD9-43BC-B124-E283A1FBA8C4.png" width="150" height="267" loading="lazy" /></a></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 4931" data-quote="Frank" data-source="post: 42104" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=42104" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-42104">Frank said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> You know the answer to that question or you wouldn&#039;t have asked it. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>My question?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 5317" data-quote="ansells09" data-source="post: 42064" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=42064" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-42064">ansells09 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I’m not sure if I should trust it to tow. Is a hitch pin a hitch pin or should I order a name brand online? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> You can pick them up at auto parts stores and some hardware stores that have larger towing sections like Northern Tool. Ought to have a 10k lbs rating, if it&#039;s not printed I would be suspect. They aren&#039;t expensive.</div>
 
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