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oblonged hitch pin (05 powerwagon) what brand would you go with

Old Feb 18, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Default oblonged hitch pin (05 powerwagon) what brand would you go with

I recently noticed that the hitch pin's holes on the 05 power wagon have oblonged around 1/8" and the other side has mushroomed. Since we tow the quads every few weeks along with loading it with firewood, would you keep with the sock hitch for $220 or go with another class 4 hitch from drawtite? ( the trailer place said that drawtite would be the only one that fits) There are not a lot of options for a 2" hitch that will replace the tubular tear drop hitch design. Even though this does not matter, we also use a WD hitch.

I have not been too successful on my search so what other brands are there?

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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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I would keep what you got and keep an eye on it. Eventually you may have to replace it but that could be far down the road or maybe never.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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you could also get some metal plates welded to the sides where the holes are and then re drill the hole, but i wouldn't worry about it
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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if you are worried about it, I would just drill it out round and get a filler piece to go around your hitch pin. I bought a higher class Reese hitch because I tow heavy sometimes and the locking pin I have wasnt big enough. I just cut some 1/8" pipe and slid it over the pin and it fits perfect
 
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