Do you leave your D-ring receiver installed?
03-07-2011, 05:12 PM
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Do you leave your D-ring receiver installed?
Hey so I just installed a hitch and bought a D-ring receiver and am curious as to what everyone does with theirs whether it be using a locking hitch pin, remove the receiver, or even just leave it in 24/7. The reason I ask is that it seems that they would be fairly easy to yank off if someone were looking to steal it.
03-07-2011, 05:20 PM
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I have a bag I got at harbor freight that I keep all my recovery gear in. I think you're asking for someone to steal it without at least having a locking pin. I don't like leaving it on.
03-08-2011, 08:02 AM
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Remove and stow-it for when needed. It's a safety issue as well as a practical one. Safety because it can be a shin, knee or hip buster (depending on lift height) if not paying attention while walking around the back. Practical because it can/will rust in-place unless you can keep the receiver channel clean and lubed. Rubber "butt plugs" are cheap and plentiful - add a roof step or a classy/funny doo-dad.
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03-08-2011, 08:07 AM
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I leave mine in 24/7. I just have a regular hitch pin in it until I the next time I go to harbor freight. I can't see spending $25 on a reese of master locking pin when the receiver only cost $10. The only time I take it out is when I need my trailer.
03-08-2011, 08:13 AM
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i would probably be worried about some 
taking that. i have my d ring shackles up front and i was worried about somebody taking those off so i torqued them down with pliers. can't never be to careful with that stuff
taking that. i have my d ring shackles up front and i was worried about somebody taking those off so i torqued them down with pliers. can't never be to careful with that stuff
03-08-2011, 08:15 AM
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Oops, my mistake.
I thought you they were asking about the whole draw-bar with tow-ball...
Is this only about leaving the lock pin inserted?
I thought you they were asking about the whole draw-bar with tow-ball...
Is this only about leaving the lock pin inserted?
03-08-2011, 08:33 AM
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03-08-2011, 08:36 AM
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Locking it in place is one thing....but having a shackle out like that 24/7 is probably not a good idea depending on where you live. Too many sticky fingers around here. If it's a look you're going after then by all means leave it in, but I recommend storing it safely is a bag with the rest of your recovery gear.
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Originally Posted by Acesnines
My factory ball is rusted on...not worried about anyone stealing it right now, heh.
03-08-2011, 08:52 AM
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I leave mine in, unless im parked on the street or somewere for a long time, I nvr really been worryed about someone stealing it, I suppose someone could just as easy unscrew and steal my cb antenna too lol
