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phoinix | Staff 21.6K Views
Feb 24, 2024 10:53 PM

Master Lock 5/8" Class III/IV Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin

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Amazon has Master Lock 5/8" Class III/IV Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin (1465DAT) on sale for $7.99. Shipping is free with Prime or orders $35+.

Tractor Supply Co. also has Master Lock 5/8" Class III/IV Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin (1465DAT) on sale for $7.99. Select store pickup where available.

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Product Description:
  • This pin secures the ball mount to the receiver. 5/8" diameter pin fits 2" receiver tubes, Class III / IV, 10,000 lb. load rating.

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Amazon has Master Lock 5/8" Class III/IV Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin (1465DAT) on sale for $7.99. Shipping is free with Prime or orders $35+.

Tractor Supply Co. also has Master Lock 5/8" Class III/IV Stainless Steel Barrel Head Hitch Pin (1465DAT) on sale for $7.99. Select store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member phoinix for finding this deal.

Product Description:
  • This pin secures the ball mount to the receiver. 5/8" diameter pin fits 2" receiver tubes, Class III / IV, 10,000 lb. load rating.

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this Deal:
    • This is $4.50 lower (36% savings) than the list price.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • This has a 4.8 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 1,600 reviews.
  • About this Store:

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Feb 25, 2024 8:00 AM
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JDM1457Feb 25, 2024 8:00 AM
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Per product page on Masterlock, it's rated to Class IV. Should be good for nearly anything being bumper towed.

https://www.masterlock.com/produc...YbEALw_wcB
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Feb 26, 2024 11:14 AM
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igeak691Feb 26, 2024 11:14 AM
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Thought this was a locking pin, it isn't. Only allows you not to deal with the hairpin safety pins.
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Feb 26, 2024 12:00 PM
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JDM1457Feb 26, 2024 12:00 PM
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Quote from igeak691 View quoted comment :
Thought this was a locking pin, it isn't. Only allows you not to deal with the hairpin safety pins.
I've found locking a loop of the safety chains to the reciever to be much easier than using a locking reciever pin.

Unless you're talking about leaving the ball mount in the receiver when you're not towing, in which case, my shins hate you.
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Feb 26, 2024 12:25 PM
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Feb 26, 2024 12:25 PM
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Quote from igeak691 View quoted comment :
Thought this was a locking pin, it isn't. Only allows you not to deal with the hairpin safety pins.
I hate those hair pins. Got a few bloody knuckles to prove it.
Feb 26, 2024 1:47 PM
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hinessteFeb 26, 2024 1:47 PM
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These are great. I bought another as a spare.
Feb 26, 2024 2:22 PM
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DataRerunFeb 26, 2024 2:22 PM
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Quote from MasterRigger View quoted comment :
I hate those hair pins. Got a few bloody knuckles to prove it.
I actually just lost the hair pin for mine. It would be nice to have a captive fastener like this one to not have to worry about it again in the future.

Unfortunately the description says it's good for 2" receivers and I have a 2.5" receiver.
Feb 26, 2024 2:52 PM
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petik0Feb 26, 2024 2:52 PM
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Quote from JDM1457 View quoted comment :
I've found locking a loop of the safety chains to the receiver to be much easier than using a locking receiver pin.

Unless you're talking about leaving the ball mount in the receiver when you're not towing, in which case, my shins hate you.
There are many good reasons to want to leave some type of a mount attached long term where locking pin is the practical solution:
- you keep a bike rack, flat rack, or something similar on the car
- you tow frequently
- you prefer the next person that rear ends you to do less damage to your rear bumper Wink

I do think this product is poorly named at best and falsely advertised at worst. A lock pin should have a lock on it.
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Feb 26, 2024 2:57 PM
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idiggplantsFeb 26, 2024 2:57 PM
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i have had this thing going on 2 or 3 years now, and it is pretty sweet. tempted to buy another but i have zero reason to have a second pin since i have only one truck, lol.
Feb 26, 2024 5:13 PM
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jump454Feb 26, 2024 5:13 PM
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Quote from petik0 View quoted comment :
There are many good reasons to want to leave some type of a mount attached long term where locking pin is the practical solution:
- you keep a bike rack, flat rack, or something similar on the car
- you tow frequently
- you prefer the next person that rear ends you to do less damage to your rear bumper Wink

I do think this product is poorly named at best and falsely advertised at worst. A lock pin should have a lock on it.
Frequently as in daily yes. Weekly, take that shit out. In my state, NY, they can ticket you for having one in while not towing something. Therefore if someone crashes into you with it in, you be liable for all damages caused by that ball.
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Feb 26, 2024 8:51 PM
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TCMSuperChunkFeb 26, 2024 8:51 PM
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Quote from petik0 View quoted comment :
There are many good reasons to want to leave some type of a mount attached long term where locking pin is the practical solution:
- you keep a bike rack, flat rack, or something similar on the car
- you tow frequently
- you prefer the next person that rear ends you to do less damage to your rear bumper

I do think this product is poorly named at best and falsely advertised at worst. A lock pin should have a lock on it.
None of these justify the downsides of leaving your hitch installed. Frankly, it should be illegal. It basically bypasses safety measures built into the design of the car's bumper, and transfer more of the impact energy directly into the frame. Bumpers are mandatory for a reason and leaving your hitch installed is selfish and dangerous.
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Feb 27, 2024 2:18 AM
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JohnnyOnTheSpotFeb 27, 2024 2:18 AM
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I use these on my Rogue Monster Lite rack lol, hunted these bad boys down during covid.
Feb 27, 2024 3:38 AM
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ProudAg04Feb 27, 2024 3:38 AM
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Quote from jump454 View quoted comment :
Frequently as in daily yes. Weekly, take that shit out. In my state, NY, they can ticket you for having one in while not towing something. Therefore if someone crashes into you with it in, you be liable for all damages caused by that ball.
Citation for having a hitch on your vehicle? Here's your sign…
Feb 27, 2024 4:04 AM
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ryan.davis55Feb 27, 2024 4:04 AM
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I have had one of these for a little over a year, I keep it under the back seat with my recovery gear. I use it for my Agency 6 recovery shackle block. Allows me to throw it in quickly and securely and not have to worry about losing a clip.
Since it's for my recovery shackle block, I don't leave it in the receiver and it makes it super easy on/off
Feb 27, 2024 5:15 AM
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rotarypower101Feb 27, 2024 5:15 AM
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Quote from idiggplants View quoted comment :
i have had this thing going on 2 or 3 years now, and it is pretty sweet. tempted to buy another but i have zero reason to have a second pin since i have only one truck, lol.
Anyone have one and have long term feedback on the mechanism working over time exposed to weather?
Does the rotation of the locking mechanism seize up due to rain causing oxidation and or road grit, or is it tend to stand up to the test of time reasonably well?

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Feb 27, 2024 11:54 AM
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idiggplantsFeb 27, 2024 11:54 AM
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Quote from rotarypower101 View quoted comment :
Anyone have one and have long term feedback on the mechanism working over time exposed to weather?
Does the rotation of the locking mechanism seize up due to rain causing oxidation and or road grit, or is it tend to stand up to the test of time reasonably well?
As I said... 2 or 3 years ish and it is still like new. Lives on my truck 24/7 in an area they thrown down way too much salt.

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