What Materials are the Gorilla Guard Coupler Locks Made Of

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i would like some information about the materials used to create the Gorilla Guard Universal Trailer Coupler Lock. cheers

asked by: alex m

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I called the manufacturer regarding the construction of the the Gorilla Guard Locks, part # 63228 and part # 63227. The main portion is a black-painted SAE-903 spec. steel casting. I pulled the lock from our warehouse to take a close look. The lock and pin are cast as well and appear to have a zinc coating. The keys are brass.

expert reply by: Patrick B

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Answer 1

The purpose of any lock is to keep honest people honest. If the potential thief is determined, any lock can be eventually defeated. The key is to make defeating the lock as difficult, time consuming and noisy as possible. The design of Gorilla Guard…

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Answer 2

We do not carry any replacement keys for the Gorilla Guard Trailer Coupler Lock #63228 as the manufacturer does not provide these. I recommend replacing your lock with the Trimax Dual Purpose Coupler Lock #TMX77FR. This will allow you to order…

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Gorilla Guard does not offer replacement keys for their Trailer Coupler Locks like part #63228 unfortunately. The only option is to replace the whole coupler lock. You may consider the Blaylock EZ Lock Coupler Lock for 1-7/8" and 2" Lipped…

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Answer 4

It sounds like you are looking for the replacement key from Reese. Reese is a sister company of Fulton and Tow Ready who is now carrying the Gorilla Guard Coupler Locks #63228 and #63227. Replacement keys are no longer available so replacing the lock…

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Answer 5

To get the old Trailer Coupler Lock #63228 off you're going to need to drill out the lock core to be able to get it to release from the trailer coupler. This won't be a super easy process, but is the only way. There are lubes available for…

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Answer 6

The Class II Curt Hitch #C12136 and Class II Draw-Tite Hitch #36493 for your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon are very similar, but every Class I and Class II and some Class III Curt Hitches require stabilizing straps to be used when towing non trailer…

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Answer 7

The factory trailer brake controller port on your 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is located underneath the dash just to the left of the steering wheel. It will be taped to another harness so it may take a bit of looking to find. Keep in mind that if your Tahoe…

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Answer 8

I checked with Yakima and the largest LockNLoad Platform Tray that will work with a roof rack system with two crossbars is the 60" Long x 54" Wide Yakima LockNLoad Platform Roof Tray #Y05045. To mount this tray to your BMW you will need the…

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Answer 9

For your 2018 Chevy Tahoe we have the Yakima platform tray kit part #Y05045, #Y00148, #Y05042-2, and #Y00243 as a confirmed fit.

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