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  • Can I Use A Lock To Secure U.S. Air Force Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover
  • The item you selected, U.S. Air Force Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover, part # AMG102389 can be locked to your hitch. To lock part # AMG102389 you would need Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock, part # e98882 if you do not already have a locking hitch pin.
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  • How Does Lock N Roll Articulating Trailer Hitch 336VS501 Deter Theft
  • The vehicle side of the Lock N Roll Articulating Trailer Hitch # 336VS501 can be locked to the vehicle's 2-inch receiver hitch using any standard pin lock such as # e98880. The mating part that bolts or welds on to the trailer # 336TS508 will only couple to the Lock N Roll system. Unlike a traditional ball coupler, which is compatible with any hitch ball of a matching size, the trailer-side Lock 'N' Roll coupler can only connect to a vehicle-side Lock 'N' Roll hitch. So your trailer cannot...
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  • How Does Mississippi State Trailer 2 Inch Hitch Cover # AMG100321 Mount to Trailer Hitch
  • Yes, the Mississippi State Trailer 2 Inch Hitch Receiver Cover, item # AMG100321, attaches to the hitch with a 5/8 inch hitch pin. On the back of the cover there is a channel that slides in the 2 inch hitch and a foam rubber gasket to prevent the cover from rattling in the receiver. I would recommend a hitch lock to prevent theft of the hitch cover. The Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - Flush Design for 2 inch Trailer Hitches, item # e98880, and the etrailer 2 inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock...
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  • Is Modification Necessary to Use the Diversi-Tech Self-Locking Adjustable Ball Mount # DTALBM6407
  • Once the Diversi-Tech Self-Locking Adjustable Ball Mount, # DTALBM6407, is secured to your trailer hitch, the locking tabs will be flush with the side of your trailer hitch receiver tube. We have this item in stock, so I pulled one from our warehouse and installed it in a truck that we had on our lot. I have attached a drivers side and a passenger side photo showing what the locking tabs look like once this ball mount is installed. You will not need to modify your trailer hitch to use...
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  • Will the Thule Snug Tite Lock and Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin Work To Prevent Bike Rack Movement In Hitch
  • The Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device # THSTL2 is designed to help limit sway and movement of the bike rack in the trailer hitch, as well as lock the bike rack to the hitch. The hitch pin in # THSTL2 is threaded to match the threads on the inside of the Thule Parkway, Revolver, Ridgeline, Roadway, Hitching Post Pro, Vertex, Expressway, Trailblazer and T2 bike rack shanks. As the threaded hitch pin is tightened down, it will pull the bike rack shank and hitch receiver together...
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  • Do The Puck Feet Of The Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch For Puck Systems Lock Into Place
  • The puck feet on the Gen-Y Hitch Gooseneck Trailer Hitch for Dodge Ram OEM Puck Systems # GY83XR is just to help stabilize the ball mount and does not lock into place in the puck. The locking mechanism on top will lock the shank into the gooseneck hitch for fast and easy installation and removal.
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  • How Is the Dont Tread On Me Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover, # HCC11562 Held Into the Trailer Hitch
  • The Dont Tread On Me Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover, # HCC11562, does have a small plastic wish bone shaped clip designed to hold the cover in place. It is not necessarily the most secure connection and will not protect against theft. Instead, I recommend the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock, # e98880, which offers the secure connection of a steel hitch pin with the theft deterrence of a lock. I have included a link to a video review featuring this lock below.
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  • Should a Locking Hitch Pin be Purchased to Help Keep a Hitch Cover from Being Stolen
  • A trailer hitch cover like the Rubber Hitch Cover # 22281 is not one that can be locked, but since it is a common piece it really isn't in too much danger of being stolen. However, if you you are looking at a hitch cover that is a little more unique, like the part # HTCC11805, then I do recommend going with a locking hitch pin like part # e98880 as opposed to a typical pin and clip like part # PC3. This will help to deter theft of your cover. Please note that the lock and clip/pin numbers...
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  • Can Lock N Roll Articulating Trailer Coupler Be Installed Using Locking Hitch Pin
  • According to Lock N Roll, their # 336TS508 articulating trailer coupler is meant to be bolted or welded into place. They don't recommend using a locking hitch pin to mount the coupler.
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  • Can the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Be Physically Broken Off
  • The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock part # e98882 is an extremely durable lock. It is designed to provide security for 2" hitch mounted accessories such as a ball mounts. In regard to security, I took a look at some of the reviews and there were no mention of the lock failing. That said, the mere presence of a lock can be enough to deter most thieves. To answer your specific question, no, I do not think a pipe could be placed on the end to snap the lock off. This is not something...
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  • Operation Details of The Draw-Tite Pintle Hook Combo # C48200
  • The Pintle Hook Combo # C48200 can be used for trailers that have a pintle hook setup that use a lunette ring, or for trailers that have a coupler and attach to a hitch ball. You cannot use the pintle to lock or secure the trailer to the hitch ball. To use the hitch ball, your trailer would need to have a 2-5/16 inch coupler to secure to the hitch ball. If you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver, you will need to use Pintle Hook Mounting Plate, part # RP45294. If you have a 2 inch receiver,...
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  • Is Key Needed to Lock Bulldog Lifelong Trailer Hitch Lock # BD580402
  • The key is not needed to lock the Bulldog Lifelong Trailer Hitch Lock # BD580402. Locking the pin is just a matter of attaching the cylinder to the pin and pushing in the end button to engage the lock mechanism. If you skip ahead to around the 40 second mark on the attached video below you can see this process in action.
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  • How the Locking Mechanism on the Tow Ready Interchangeable Hitch Ball, # 63802, Works
  • To operate the mechanism that locks the ball in to place, you push the slotted locking button down with a screwdriver or coin and turn it clockwise. To remove the ball you reverse these directions. The slotted locking button is actually recessed far enough that it will not come into contact with the hitch coupler if it was on a trailer that was hitched up, thus would not cause it to release while towing. If, for some unforeseen reason, the locking mechanism was somehow released while...
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  • Is There a Master Key for the BOLT Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Part # BL7023584
  • The BOLT Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock part # BL7023584 permanently codes to only 1 vehicle. They cannot be re-coded or re-keyed. Therefore, if you cannot obtain the original key that was used to code the lock cylinder then your only options would be to call a locksmith or cut the locking cylinder off.
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  • Is the Lock Part of Thule Snug Tite Lock Required or Optional
  • The Thule lock housing # 753-3725-02 with a lock core installed serves 2 functions. Its primary function is to deter theft of the bike rack. Its other function is a fail safe should the threaded hitch bolt back out for some reason. You can use just the threaded bolt to secure the rack to the hitch and a regular clip. The lock is not required.
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  • Trailer Hitch # C11312 Installation Details, Drawbar, Hitch Ball, Lock, Wiring for 2007 Ford Mustang
  • To install the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11312, on your 2007 Mustang V6, you will not need to do any drilling. I have included a link to the installation instructions below for you to check out. To complete your towing set up, I recommend adding a drawbar, hitch ball, locking hitch pin, and trailer wiring. The recommended drawbar is the Draw-Tite Drawbar, # 3592. This would be used in the rise position. For a hitch ball, you can use hitch ball # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2-inch...
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  • How to Install and Use the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 63232
  • To install the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 63232 that you referenced you will need to first thread the bolt portion of the device into the hitch, lock it, and then finally tighten the bolt head of the device. Just getting the device hand tight with the included wrench would be sufficient tightness. To remove it you would just unlock it and then unthread the product. To see how this is all done check out the video I attached.
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  • Can the Alabama Crimson Tide Trailer Hitch Cover # CHC300A be Locked Using a Receiver Lock
  • Yes, the Alabama Crimson Tide hitch cover, # CHC300A, has a 2 prong style shank with holes in it that will line up with the hitch pin hole on your receiver. You can lock the cover to the hitch using any lock that is a fit for your hitch. I recommend locking hitch pin # e98880.
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  • Are Any Additional Products Needed to Install Curt Trailer Hitch # 13354 on 2008 Acura MDX
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch # 13354 that you referenced comes with all the necessary hardware to install on your 2008 Acura MDX, so you will not need any additional accessories to complete the installation. A hitch lock is not a necessity for the hitch installation; however, I highly recommend using a lock with both your bikes and bike rack. The Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # C23519 is an economical way to safeguard your investment. Another option is the Hollywood Racks # HRLHPC2 which is a...
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  • How to Remove the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock Part # e98880
  • The Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock part # e98880 is threaded on the end where the lock is located. Once the key has been inserted into the locking cylinder you will then need to rotate it counterclockwise until the threaded section is no longer attached. You may need to hold the opposite end of the lock to help keep it from spinning with the locking core. You can see this process done in the video I have attached for you.
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