TimD Posted Monday at 03:09 PM Share Posted Monday at 03:09 PM Howdy - One of the Southco M1 latches on our 2021 LEII failed with a bent / broken roll pin, which is an internal part of the latch. I've removed the bent pin but so far have been unable to install a new pin. Seems like a fixture is required. Southco, once you get them on the phone as they don't answer emails nor voice mails, are completely unhelpful. So, I have a $60+ latch, perfectly good otherwise, heading for the trash, or at least the recycle bin. Any tips on how to press or hammer the roll pin in? Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted Monday at 07:04 PM Share Posted Monday at 07:04 PM I would tap the hole and insert a fully threaded SS bolt with locktite red. Then cut the head off the bolt. GJ 2 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted Monday at 07:58 PM Moderator+ Share Posted Monday at 07:58 PM Do you have a mounted bench vice? 1 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted Monday at 11:36 PM Share Posted Monday at 11:36 PM 4 hours ago, Geronimo John said: I would tap the hole and insert a fully threaded SS bolt with locktite red. Then cut the head off the bolt. GJ Bingo! 1 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” TV 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Retro upgrades - Truma Aventa 13.5 AC, Alcan 5 leaf pack, Alcan HD shackles & HD wet bolts, 5200lb axles. XPEL 10 mil PPF front both front corners, 30 lb LP tanks, Sea Biscuit Front Cargo Storage box. North Carolina 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimD Posted Tuesday at 09:01 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 09:01 PM Thanks for the replies. I do have a bench mounted vise. What isn't obvious from the photo: A collar has been removed to expose the hole for the photo. The spring-loaded threaded rod needs to be pushed in far enough to expose the hole past that collar, and then the roll pin has to be positioned correctly, held in place, and either pressed or hammered in. I haven't been able to do all of those things simultaneously. I think I'm pretty handy with this kind of thing. I like the machine screw idea and have various types of thread locker on hand, but I do not have a tap set. I'm always in favor of adding to my set of tools but in this case (and at my age) I'm not sure it is worth it. I'm working with Southco to see if they will accept it in return for repair (so far they won't, not least bc. they don't have a business process for that. "We could put you in touch with one of our distributors mumble..." - that's unlikely to help. Maybe they'll offer a replacement. I have already replaced this latch on the trailer so the item in question would be a spare, or could be offered up to the community. Thanks again Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1923 Posted Wednesday at 01:42 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:42 AM I see the roll pin in the picture and it doesn’t look bent. What is keeping it from be driven wit a punch back into the opening. It will take 3 hands! Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimD Posted Wednesday at 12:05 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 12:05 PM (edited) That's the new roll pin. I suppose I could ask my travel partner (my wife) to help, haven't done that yet. Edited Wednesday at 12:06 PM by TimD typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted yesterday at 05:04 AM Moderator+ Share Posted yesterday at 05:04 AM @TimD I see you have discovered the difficulty in starting the installation of a new roll pin. Here's a trick that has always worked for me. And, as usual, there's a You Tube video for it. 5 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimD Posted yesterday at 05:03 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 05:03 PM Thank you @ScubaRx, that's worth a shot. Tim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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