taylor.coyote Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 The balls that retract at the end of my pins have become frozen from corrosion. Can someone help me with a source to purchase new pins? 2016 Legacy Elite II, Twin Beds, Hull #124 Tow Vehicle: 2019 Ford F250 4x4 / Short Bed / Crew Cab / 6.7 Diesel Fieldbrook, Ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I have this part bookmarked from another thread, but looking at it, this isn’t the right size (mine measure ⅜” dia x 3” usable length). But it might be a good starting point for you - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GPHTCO/?coliid=I2Y5QJ660U7Z3K&colid=31WMH4OIBNQFP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it If you do find the right part, please post a link; I need to order a few myself. Edit - this looks like a pretty good source: https://www.mcmaster.com/stainless-steel-quick-release-hitch-pins/ The full stainless ones aren’t at all cheap, but hopefully you’d only have to buy them once. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overland Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Here’s another possibility - https://www.mscdirect.com/industrialtools/push-button-quick-release-pin.html https://monroeengineering.com/products-quick-release-pins.php 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted August 16, 2021 Moderators Share Posted August 16, 2021 Fastenal has the Monroe/vlier at around $26. $20 if you have a wholesale account, and buy online. We have similar t-handle pins on our 2008. Glad we haven't lost one, at that price. 1 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor.coyote Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Thanks guys, Good sources. Since my pins were frozen due to corrosion (north west costal salt air) I ordered the hi-grade 18-8 stainless. OUCH!! VERY SPENDY!! they cost more than the pins you had marked. Hopefully getting the good stuff will prove to be a good value long term. They are on order from McMaster-Car. 2 2016 Legacy Elite II, Twin Beds, Hull #124 Tow Vehicle: 2019 Ford F250 4x4 / Short Bed / Crew Cab / 6.7 Diesel Fieldbrook, Ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted August 17, 2021 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, taylor.coyote said: They are on order from McMaster-Car. Their website is most user-friendly, I think. You can define diameter and useable length/grip. A little more expensive, but definitely easier to use Plus, I trust their specs I've also used fastenal, locally, for hard to find fasteners and hardware. 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewdev Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Probably too late now but putting a WD-40 or rust remover on the balls and moving thme with a screw driver or other tool would loosen them up so they work fine. Try it and save the pins for spares. 1 1 2018 Oliver Elite II, Twin Bed, Hull #354 2024 RAM 1500, 4 x 4; Gas. 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT Torque; 3.21 rear axle ratio Maine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted August 17, 2021 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2021 I'd personally use a bit of silicon spray vs wd40, but, yes. Lubing could help. We've never done anything with ours , that I can remember. 1 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor.coyote Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 good suggestion for the wd40... Was able to save one of the pins but the other is toast. I'll end up with two new pins and a backup 2016 Legacy Elite II, Twin Beds, Hull #124 Tow Vehicle: 2019 Ford F250 4x4 / Short Bed / Crew Cab / 6.7 Diesel Fieldbrook, Ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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