Are the Hold Pins Removeable on the Bolt-On Stainless Steel Spring Latch?
Updated 05/05/2026 | Published 04/30/2026
Question:
Are the hold open pins removeable?
asked by: Michael C
Expert Reply:
Hello Michael,
Great question.
The hold-open pins on the Bolt-On Stainless Steel Spring Latch # SL716SS are not designed to be removable. They are fixed in place as part of the latch assembly and work with the roll pin in the bolt to create the hold-open feature when the plunger is rotated.
While the roll pin could technically be driven out with tools, it’s not intended to be a serviceable or removable component, and doing so could damage or affect how the latch functions.
Can you tell me where you’re planning to install this latch and why removing the pin is important? I’d like to see if there’s a different option that would work better for your setup.
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Bolt-On Stainless Steel Spring Latch
- Trailer Door Latch
- Reversible
- Spring Latch
- Non-Locking
- Bolt-On
- Stainless Steel
- Redline
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Ryan
5/5/2026
I love these pins. I used to have the individual pins with a cotter pin to hold them in place. I switched to these pins and they work amazingly well. I mounted them on each side of my trailer and now I just have to pull back the pin and twist it to lock in the open position. So much easier. I highly recommend them.