WolfgangFox

Hey all, long time no talk. I have a newer truck now!! I had a quick question about how to remove a hitch pin lock. Pics here:







This is on my 1996 Ford F150. They have added an extension that sticks out alot from the back bumper. I'm concerned in a parking lot here, someone is going to back into it. However I can't remove it because I don't have the key for this. I wanted to see what people's ideas are on how to remove this.

It doesn't look like it can be broken off with a pipe. I drill out arcade/pinball locks with great success, but I can't fit a drill in there. A sawzall I don't have, but it doesn't look like there is enough space either. What do you guys think?

2dwoods

I agree if a cut off wheel can get in there its the easiest other wise if nothing will fit in to cut it, without a torch you might have to remove the hole hitch and cut it. It's hardened so grinding is about the only quick way ,good thing it's not a new gmc or you couldn't use your new tail gate step,it's probably cheaper to go buy a cheap 4" grinder then to pay someone and then you'll always have a grinder,that's my 02 with no smartass remarks .

Paul Day

A fine blade in a sawzall and yes very lil room but it was doable.. i pulled lock with one hand and got blade cuttin with the otger hand.. surprisingly it only took a minute or two to cut thru that hardened steel

ngoti8tor

Can you fit a piece of pipe over either end of the locking hitch pin to break it off?

BLDTruth

Most people on here are helpful, OP, don't let the trolls get you down.

Steve83

4.5" angle grinder & 5x0.045" cutting wheel FTW.

WolfgangFox

Thanks a lot for the suggestions guys! I gave my floor jack with extension away in tennessee. I was thinking of getting a lead pipe and just trying to break it also.

I've just washed the undercarriage and engine bay, going to let that dry before I get underneath the back. I'll take a picture of what I'm talking about and post it soon.

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Steve83

It's not going to break. If you bend it, it'll be more trouble to cut it. Just cut it first.

Martian

WolfgangFox

2 six packs of beer, a buddy with an angle grinder, some different diameter iron pipes, and 10 minutes later and it's off. Now no one will tear up their knees/shins when I take my mother-in-law to the store.

Thanks everyone!