3" locking hitch pin??

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Jan 19, 2019 | 04:29 PM

#16

Mixerman90

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The Bolt lock looks like a pretty cool idea. After reading the reviews on Amazon, Ford keys seem to have an issue. Several people reported that after using it several times the lock suddenly quite unlocking and they had to cut it off. Some also reported the lock somehow failing and having their trailer drop to the ground while going down the road. Has anyone here had any problems?

Jan 19, 2019 | 07:53 PM

#17

cain0725

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bolt

no issues on my 2019 , i have two pins in B&W tow and stow

Jan 21, 2019 | 03:47 PM

#18

_hedge_

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From: Airdrie, AB, Canada

It looks like you can get a longer Bolt lock from Gen-Y hitch. I also like it better because it doesn't have the bent pin.

https://genyhitch.com/shop/bolt-hitch-lock/

PS, you have to select the 3" hitch in the dropdowns

Jan 21, 2019 | 07:37 PM

#19

Faceplant409

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From: SF Bay Area

I drilled out a 5/8” hitch pin to use a Master padlock. I use the same lock on several trailers, etc.
For the record, Since this pic I swapped over all my trailer chain hooks to ones large enough to accommodate the Ford hitch..

Jan 22, 2019 | 07:25 AM

#20

7591250sd

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From: Forest Lake, MN

Had a Master keyed pin lock, completely junk. Stated rusting in less than 6 months. Tried to take it off last night, fell apart.

Jan 22, 2019 | 05:18 PM

#21

tntray

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I too have the Bolt lock and have no problems with it since Feb of 17 it has never frozen up and I drive in the mountain of PNW.

Amazon

Also have the padlock they make so I can lock down my canoes with a cable. The fewer keys you have the better

Jan 23, 2019 | 08:44 AM

#22

Turbo Dog

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From: Laramie, WY

Quote:

Originally Posted by _hedge_

Thanks for that link!

Jan 23, 2019 | 10:55 AM

#23

rcorkum4

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Bolt hitch pin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mixerman90

I had a Bolt hitch pin. I noticed that the lock was gone last week. Luckily the hitch pin was still in place but got a little nauseous thinking about what could have happened. I thought that I had just not secured the lock properly. Have others had the lock fall off?

Up until then I was very happy with this product.