Harbor freight quick hitch question

[gd165623]

I have the quick hitch and new top hook . i want to replace top hook bolts with pins.It is metric so 1/2 inch pins are too big---should i go with 7/16 pins or what Thanks

 

[bcp]

I would drill it out to 1/2 inch so I could use common pins.

Bruce

 

[CliffordK]

3-Point Quick Hitch - 27-3/16 In. Clearance

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I hadn't seen that. It just doesn't seem like something our local store would carry.

What size are the pins now?

13mm = 0.512", and your 1/2" pin should fit.
12mm = 0.472", I would probably ream it to 1/2"
11mm = 0.433", ream to 7/16 (0.4375")
10mm = 0.393", slightly larger than 3/8" (0.375")

In general I'd rather a tight fit than a loose fit, but too tight is also a problem for some things, especially pins that have to be frequently removed.

If you are enlarging a hole, make sure you don't remove too much material that you compromise the base structure.

 

[Sportsman762]

i want to replace top hook bolts with pins.It is metric so 1/2 inch pins are too big.

I have a harbor freight quick hitch and drilled them out. They are only slightly under 1/2" so there is very little material removed when you drill them, most of the material is paint, not steel. I would have no concerns about drilling one out.

 

[kennyd]

Well sell the correct pins made just for this:

Imported QH Hook Pins - BoltOnHooks LLC

Sold as a pair only Two pins, two Bowtie Cotters. -Shipping Note: If you are just ordering pins, you can choose the USPS option, we can use Ground Advantage and refund $7.00 to $10.00 of the Flat Rate fee charged.

www.boltonhooks.com

 

[thebmrust]

3-Point Quick Hitch - 27-3/16 In. Clearance

Amazing deals on this 3-Point Quick Hitch 27-3/16In Clearance at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I hadn't seen that. It just doesn't seem like something our local store would carry.

Check your stores website. They will indicate if it’s in stock or not.

They also don’t have it out on the floor. To buy one go to the front of the store where the tag kiosk is (for oversized items); where you grab a tag/coupon to take to register to buy.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Well sell the correct pins made just for this:

Imported QH Hook Pins - BoltOnHooks LLC

Sold as a pair only Two pins, two Bowtie Cotters. -Shipping Note: If you are just ordering pins, you can choose the USPS option, we can use Ground Advantage and refund $7.00 to $10.00 of the Flat Rate fee charged.

www.boltonhooks.com

It's easiest just to go this route for sure.

 

[CoyPatton]

Personally, largely because none of my new to me older implements, are QH compatible, I ended up going with a style similar to Pat’s system. The brand I thought they are no longer show them. I got them for about 1/2 what Pat’s listed for at the time. In general I’n very happy with them. Pat’s have some features that would be nice that mine don't have, but….
Yes I have to get off to connect the the Top Link, but if it is a PTO implement. You are getting off anyway.