Thanks, jenkinsph-- I did go ahead and remove the pin connector and replaced it with an 1-7/8" ball connector (most of my stuff is that size). That should hold it even better for backing up. I plan to try it out on a neighbor's driveway soon- that should give it a good workout, theirs is a lot worse than mine.
wijmcinwi- welcome to TBN! I haven't yet had to replace my shearpin, but I was surprised to notice it's already been bent a bit. Still have the two spares that came with it....
It doesn't yet have a lot of use, but I'll admit it looks as though that pin will break easily --and most likely often! I might try to replace it with a "standard" grade two shearpin bolt from a local supplier; I've used those on my snowblower with no apparent ill effects. They're a lot less expensive.
wijmcinwi- welcome to TBN! I haven't yet had to replace my shearpin, but I was surprised to notice it's already been bent a bit. Still have the two spares that came with it....
It doesn't yet have a lot of use, but I'll admit it looks as though that pin will break easily --and most likely often! I might try to replace it with a "standard" grade two shearpin bolt from a local supplier; I've used those on my snowblower with no apparent ill effects. They're a lot less expensive.