Will BOLT Hitch Locks Cause Wear on Hitch Pin Hole
Updated 04/26/2022 | Published 04/25/2022
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Question:
I have this lock with the 45 degree pin. In use, the curved side of the pin is rounding out the hold in the trailer receiver. Is there a straight shaft that will work with the Bolt lock for a 2.5inch hitch receiver? If not can you recommend a locking hitch pin with a straight shaft that will work on my F250?
asked by: Glenn Z
Expert Reply:
BOLT does not have a version of their hitch locks that has a straight end. That's interesting that yours is rounding out the hitch pin's hole. There really shouldn't be enough friction between the hitch pin and the hitch pin hole to cause that type of wear. In general the hitch pin does not actually bear any of weight of the trailer since the tongue weight pins the ball mount into the hitch so well that no movement is allowed.
To reduce movement which would cause potential wear an immobilizer like the part # BX88312 would hold the ball mount tight to the hitch and would prevent further wear.
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BOLT Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 2", 2-1/2", and 3" Hitches - Ford Side-Cut Key
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