Expert Answers about Chevrolet Hitch Pins and Clips

• What is the Purpose of a Trailer Hitch Ball, Trailer Hitch Pin, and a Clip and are All Necessary
• A hitch ball and a hitch pin and clip each serve a different purpose. A hitch ball, like # 19247, attaches to the ball mount, like # C45010, using a large nut that threads on from the bottom, kind of like a nut and bolt. This ball is what the trailer coupler attaches to. The hitch pin like # PC3 goes through the ball mount and the trailer hitch and the clip keeps it from coming out while traveling. There are also locking hitch pins that use a lock and not a clip like # e98880. Basically,...
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• What is Tow Rating Class and Clip Hole Diameter for Hitch Pins
• Hitch pins do not carry a specific class rating. Typically, if it is the correct length and diameter for your hitch (6 inches long x 5/8 inch thick) it will automatically have a rating appropriate for its application. Usually hitch pins have a shear strength rating far in excess of their load requirements. I did pull one from inventory and take measurements with a precision caliper. The diameter of the clip hole is 0.28 inch. The diameter of the pin itself is 0.18 inch. In the event...
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• Securing the Philadelphia Phillies MLB 2 Inch Hitch Receiver Cover On a 2011 Honda Pilot
• The pin and clip that is referenced on the product page of the Philadelphia Phillies MLB Hitch Cover, # OHCC2121, refers to a metal trailer hitch pin like part # PC3. The metal pin slides through the small round holes in your trailer hitch to secure items to the hitch and the clip is attached to the end of the pin to ensure the pin will not slip out of your trailer hitch. Another popular option over a standard pin and clip is a trailer hitch receiver lock like part # e98880. These locks...
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• Does the Texas Hitch Cover # AMGSTTXC Attach Using the Wire Clip
• The State of Texas Hitch Cover you mentioned, part # AMGSTTXC would be secured in the receiver using a standard hitch pin and retaining clip like # PC3 or a locking hitch pin like # e98882. Although some of the hitch covers we offer use the wire arrangement you describe, this particular cover uses a piece of square tubing attached to the rear of the cover as shown in the photo I provided. Because hitch covers are frequently stolen, I would recommend going with the locking model.
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• What Size Is Hinge Pin On Carpod Walled, Folding Cargo Carrier M2205-01-02
• The hinge pin you are talking about on the Carpod Walled, Folding Cargo Carrier, part # M2205-01-02 is a 5/8-inch diameter pin. I called my contact at Carpod and they siad it is really solid and an anti-rattle pin is really not needed. The hitch pin and clip to use on the trailer hitch receiver is not included. For a standard pin and clip you can use part # PC3 and for a locking anti-rattle hitch pin you can use part # 63232.
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• Can Hole be Drilled in Trailer Hitch to Align With Ball Mount
• I do not recommend drilling a hole in a trailer hitch like the Draw-Tite # 76154 that fits a 2019 Nissan Titan as not only will this void the warranty but hitches have not been tested to be used after modification. A Class III, 2" hitch like the Draw-Tite is designed to be used with a 5/8" diameter pin and clip such as # PC3, while a 1-1/4" hitch will use a 1/2" diameter pin and clip like # F-4.
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• Can the Lock Clip be Removed from the Hitch Cover to Use a Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock
• You will be able to remove the locking clip on the St. Louis Blues Hitch # OHCC014.I attached a video of the clip being removed and inserted on the same hitch cover, but with a different logo you may find helpful. The Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock with Flush Design for 2" Trailer Hitches # e98882 will work with this hitch cover. The hitch cover pin holes are designed to be as large as the hitch pin holes, so locks similar to this one can fit in the hitch. The base of the hitch cover is...
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• Adapter For 2 Inch Hitch to Use Curt Bike Rack C18085
• While there is not a replacement sleeve adapter for the rack, there is a way to still use it in your 2 inch hitch so you don't have to get a new bike rack. What you can do is use a 2" to 1-1/4" adapter, and it will also need a pin and clip to secure the adapter to your hitch: - Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver # 80300 - Pin and Clip # C21510
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• How Is The Reese 22K Replacement 5TH Wheel Hitch Head Attached To the Base?
• The Replacement Head # RP58099 mounts to a pivot beam before attaching to the Base Assembly (see image). The head attaches to the pivot beam by 2 pin and clips and then attaches to the base with additional pin and clips.
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• Does This Hitch Cover # HHCC2004 Include The Lock?
• The hitch receiver cover # HHCC2004 comes with a pin and clip, but the locking pin # e98880 is sold separately. I highly recommend getting a lock for this cover! Someone could grab it in a second!
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• Thread Diameter of Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin for etrailer Cargo Carrier
• The Replacement Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin and Clip for etrailer Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches # e98910 is M16 x 2.
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• Demco Highjacker Replacement Pin Size
• I spoke with Demco, and they confirmed the Replacement Pin and Clip for Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # DM92VR which measures at 1/2" x 3" is is the correct part for your Demco Hijacker Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch # DM8550034.
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• What Should Ball Mount With 6 Inch Drop be Rated For With Titan Hitch Box Extension
• So you only need the ball mount to be rated for (at least) the amount you are towing, which in this case is 4,500 lbs. That 4.5k is also the max capacity (when used at 34 inches) of the Titan hitch extension, which is the following part number: - Titan Hitch Box Extension for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches # RP45292 So as long as your ball mount is rated for the max 4,500 lbs the # RP45292 is rated for, that's all you'll need. There aren't actually any ball mounts with the drop you need that...
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• Hitch Extender and Reducer for 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
• There is a hitch extender and reducer that fits a 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receiver and can be used with chains, though nothing specifically for a Ram truck. The extender and reducer that fits your 2-1/2 inch hitch and is closest to 36 inches is the Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches # C45048. This is 34 inches from pin hole to pin hole, comes with a pin and clip, but can be locked to your hitch with the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # C23519.
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• Is A Locking Hitch Pin Needed To Haul A Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack Around
• The Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes # Y36FR will absolutely need a hitch pin to prevent it from falling out of the trailer hitch receiver while on the road. This specific bike rack doesn't allow for a standard hitch pin so you would have to use one like part # Y8890200, which threads into the shank of the rack to prevent rattling. You don't necessarily need the lock # Y07235 for it but you'll at least need to use the clip with it.
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• Will a 5th Wheel Hitch Open if Parts Fall Off
• I'm not quite sure what you mean by "the clip for the opening bar" in reference to the Reese 5th Wheel Hitch # RP30047 because the way this hitch couples is by rotating the latch and backing the truck up so the king pin pushes the hitch jaws open, which springs the jaws closed and turning the handle towards the closed position. The latch on this hitch MUST be aligned with the groove in the handle or the hitch can fall out. Since I'm unsure of exactly what the situation is with your hitch...
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• Weight of Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2 Inch Hitches CC-100
• The actual weight is 39 lbs for the 23x59 Stromberg Carlson Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # CC-100. To secure the carrier to your hitch you also need Hitch Pin and Clip for 2" Hitches # 37201074.
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• Can Other Pins be Used With a Curt QuickPin Coupler?
• The Curt Pin and Clip with Lanyard # C87ER is designed to be used in their QuickPin No-Latch Trailer Couplers. Due to this, it has 3 1/2 inches of usable length. This is more than the standard 1/2" pin which will have roughly 2 1/2 inches of usable length. So technically, yes, you can use a different pin as long as it has the needed length.
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• Can A Fifth Wheel Hitch Be Removed From The Base Rails When Not In Use
• If you're referring to the 5th wheel hitch itself the then yes, you would be able to remove the hitch from the B&W Universal Base Rails and Installation Kit for 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # BWRVR3200 by removing the four pin and clips that attach the feet of the hitch into the rails.
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• Does Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate for 2-1/2 Hitches Have Hollow or Solid Shank
• The Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate for 2-1/2" Hitches # C48239 has a solid shank, which helps provide for its robust 18,000 lb capacity. To secure it to your 2-1/2" hitch you will need either the Hitch Pin and Clip # 325-GH-099 or Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # FA86-00-3160.
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