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Title: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: Hunter on April 15, 2019, 05:56:51 PM
Another forum is discussing the issue of someone stealing the "pin" on their swing tongue trailer and being left stranded.   I looked and didn't have a Grade 8 bolt in my shop.... (Just grade 5's) so I went by Ace  and spent $9 on a 5/8 X 8in grade 8 with two nuts and a fender washer.  It's a perfect replacement and will now live under the back seat of my truck with all of my other "might need" stuff. 


(https://oi263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/scubalab/Boats/2017%20Hewes%20Ocean%20Pro/IMG_11061_zpsob7msfxk.jpg)

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Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: croaker stroker on April 15, 2019, 06:16:36 PM
I seem to remember from my trailer mechanic days that you don't want to use hardened bolts to replace trailer hitch pins ??

....Although that is not really a hitch pin ??....and it would be temporary.  🤔
Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: GregE on April 15, 2019, 08:57:26 PM
Good idea about a back up
   :clap:
That type of pin can be found at a tractor supply store.  No idea about load / hardness ratings
Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: Hunter on April 16, 2019, 07:31:09 AM
The 5/8 in grade 8 bolt has a 30,000lb shear strength and is a perfect fit....   No worries here..   
Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: Ko Ho on April 16, 2019, 08:45:25 AM
People steal swing tongue pins?! How much meth can you buy with a rusty pin?
Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: croaker stroker on April 18, 2019, 07:53:06 PM

Home Depot has 5/8" pins in the tool department.  :wink:
Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: AJFishin on April 18, 2019, 09:24:46 PM
I have a sliding tongue and I bought hitch lock pin, I don't trust the meth heads at the dock either. Not sure if this would be long enough, also not sure if they make longer ones, but if it is, it's worth it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DDOPV8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_2YuUCbNGBAB37
Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: croaker stroker on April 18, 2019, 09:31:20 PM

Loosing the receiver pin would be a bad thing. I never check that at the launch.   :circling_shark:
Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: Arimadrifter on April 19, 2019, 07:02:46 AM
No kidding. That could be a real mess!
Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: Fisherdv on April 19, 2019, 07:05:19 AM
Quote from: Croaker Stroker on April 18, 2019, 09:31:20 PM

Loosing the receiver pin would be a bad thing. I never check that at the launch.   :circling_shark:
Get a locking one. Although I lost the key for mine :facepalm:
Title: Re: Replacement Swing Tongue Pin
Post by: Holoholo808 on April 19, 2019, 09:41:16 AM
Quote from: Fisherdv on April 19, 2019, 07:05:19 AM
Quote from: Croaker Stroker on April 18, 2019, 09:31:20 PM

Loosing the receiver pin would be a bad thing. I never check that at the launch.   :circling_shark:
Get a locking one. Although I lost the key for mine :facepalm:

Heads up for any Toyota Tundra owners, the Toyota OEM receiver is wider than most and requires a longer locking pin. I had to buy a new pin when I switched to the Tundra from the U-Haul receiver on my Tacoma.

On that note I have an entire spare set of keys stashed away because I've lost them too many times to count :facepalm: [emoji2359]