Hitch - Trying Something Different

[Cglenn]

Bought a 3” B&w with the 7” drop. Really didn’t want one with this much drop but took all the measurements and decided this is the one I needed.

I tried to research a lock and everyone has a video breaking it in two seconds. I decided to go with the 5” grade 8 bolt and nut with a twist. I drilled a 3/16” hole 1” from the head for a hairpin which can only be installed/removed by dropping the spare tire. I know a determined person can still take it but maximizes the amount of time it takes. Probably only works with the tremor because of the size of the spare tire.

I did the same but with a 316 SS bolt then tig welded the nut after some pos helped themselves to my last hitch from the front of a busy restaurant and just left me a broken lock on the ground. I used this method after that ant it took me about 5-7 minutes with a cordless Grinder and metabo disc to cut it off when I traded that truck. I have the 3 ball B&W so in theory I never need to take it off

 

[TonyJ]

Bought a 3” B&w with the 7” drop. Really didn’t want one with this much drop but took all the measurements and decided this is the one I needed.

I tried to research a lock and everyone has a video breaking it in two seconds. I decided to go with the 5” grade 8 bolt and nut with a twist. I drilled a 3/16” hole 1” from the head for a hairpin which can only be installed/removed by dropping the spare tire. I know a determined person can still take it but maximizes the amount of time it takes. Probably only works with the tremor because of the size of the spare tire.

How often do you really use your hitch? I just take mine off when not in use. When I'm at home, mine's in the garage, all safe & cozy. Can't steal it if it's not there. If camping, I would leave it in the trailer when out & about.

 

[mds2004]

I leave my hitch on even when not towing to better protect if I get rear-ended.

 

[Rich]

Just watched a video of a guy picking that lock in 91 seconds. That is not good.

PacLock’s “Universal Cylinder” Hitch Pin Locks Picked​

I seen a video on that as well.