locking hitch pin recommendation?

[Paul06Sport]

I'm looking for a new locking hitch pin, but the reviews I read on Amazon make every one of them sound bad. My current one, which is < 1 yr on the truck, is rusted all to hell, and looks like crap. I typically just have a beavertail on the hitch, but have towed a motorcycle a few times, so it doesn't get a lot of use.

Any suggestions on one that won't rust, or at least not for a couple of years? I do live in the Northeast, so it is what it is I guess.

 

[DEUS-MACH1NA]

Amazon.com: Tyger Solid Black Hitch Pin Lock with Key fits 5/8inch Pin Holes on 2inch Hitch Receiver | Load Rating 12,000 Lbs Hitch Lock : Automotive

Been running this in the wet PNW for the past 3 years, no issues.

 

[chrisridebike8]

infinite rule makes stainless steel hitch pins. I think their stuff looks good but I only use hitch pins to lock my ultraswing and my waterport to the truck, so not much actual stress structurally, so I use amazon hitch pins that are keyed the same

 

[Saker]

I'm looking for a new locking hitch pin, but the reviews I read on Amazon make every one of them sound bad. My current one, which is < 1 yr on the truck, is rusted all to hell, and looks like crap. I typically just have a beavertail on the hitch, but have towed a motorcycle a few times, so it doesn't get a lot of use.

Any suggestions on one that won't rust, or at least not for a couple of years? I do live in the Northeast, so it is what it is I guess.

Been using this for many years with my Factor 55....

Durasafe Stainless Steel Receiver Lock - Tackle Warehouse

or

If you don't want your receiver to rattle around, you know the, Clunk / clunk / clunk there is this:

Tightening Hitch Pins | Softride Tailgate Pads & Tightening Hitch Pins

 

[Humble Leader]

I spent the money and got a factor 55 locking pin in stainless steel. has been great and has not rusted during the winter with road salt and the lock mechanism works flawlessly

 

[Old Tanker]

I spent the money and got a factor 55 locking pin in stainless steel. has been great and has not rusted during the winter with road salt and the lock mechanism works flawlessly

I am also using the Factor 55 locking pin - no issues and I recommend it.

 

[PJSnow]

The Bolt products use the factory Toyota key to unlock:

Amazon.com: BOLT 7023584 5/8" Receiver Lock for Toyota Keys : Automotive

 

[Pavement Tested]

They all rust eventually. If you take an extra 10 seconds to squirt some WD-40 on them every couple of months even the cheap ones will last forever. I have one that's been in use for about 15 years on 4 different trucks and is just fine.

BTW, locking hitch pins offer a false sense of security. You'd be appalled at how easy they are to defeat. Even the expensive ones. Like any other lock, they only keep honest folks honest.

 

[DirtyMarcus]

They all rust eventually. If you take an extra 10 seconds to squirt some WD-40 on them every couple of months even the cheap ones will last forever. I have one that's been in use for about 15 years on 4 different trucks and is just fine.

BTW, locking hitch pins offer a false sense of security. You'd be appalled at how easy they are to defeat. Even the expensive ones. Like any other lock, they only keep honest folks honest.

I came here to say everything that he said. Just buy a cheap locking pin and spray it inside and out once or twice a year. Otherwise just get a regular pin and take out the hitch so it doesn't get stolen.

 

[4r-4ever]

just buy a bolt with reverse thread. whoever wants to steal it would have a hard time loosening it.

 

[Whippersnapper02]

I just wouldn't leave it in there. Take it out when it's not in use.

 

[Ascole]

They all rust eventually. If you take an extra 10 seconds to squirt some WD-40 on them every couple of months even the cheap ones will last forever. I have one that's been in use for about 15 years on 4 different trucks and is just fine.

BTW, locking hitch pins offer a false sense of security. You'd be appalled at how easy they are to defeat. Even the expensive ones. Like any other lock, they only keep honest folks honest.

One can break almost any locking pin in under a minute, I’ve had to break my own pins due to rust and it’s way too easy. The only ones that are somewhat secure are those that have a locking mechanism that won’t fit into a pipe and even the there ways around that.

Paclocks design and strength seem to me to the best option if theft is a major concern. Plus can be keyed alike to other locks.

https://www.paclock.com/products/kt_ucs_80s_125_250/


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[hardyplante]

They all rust eventually. If you take an extra 10 seconds to squirt some WD-40 on them every couple of months even the cheap ones will last forever. I have one that's been in use for about 15 years on 4 different trucks and is just fine.

BTW, locking hitch pins offer a false sense of security. You'd be appalled at how easy they are to defeat. Even the expensive ones. Like any other lock, they only keep honest folks honest.

I was going to say the same thing. I found out how easily they are defeated when my middle of the road grade one (it wasn't the factor 55 but also not the amazon) rusted to the point where I couldn't use it. It took me all of 5-10 seconds to break into it once I decided I couldn't unlock it.

 

[DAW89446]

I live in an isolated remote region. Theft isn’t an issue. But I do have a locking hitch pin that gets used only when I take my trailer to the city. Otherwise, I just use a standard hitch pin for around here.

I bought an inexpensive locking hitch pin at Harbor Freight a number of years back. It stays a short open tote where I keep other loose odds and ends, so weather isn’t an issue. I don’t leave my hitch in the receiver. I hate bruised and bloody shins.