Hitch stolen in Key West
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Thank you for the offer. I appreciate you and Buck offering. Did I mention someone stole my Rolex down there also. Anyone have a Rolex around they are not using??!
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We had to air chisel one off of crb76's truck last year. It took about 30 minutes to get it off. It had the round key like the old chapman locks; and I feel confident in stating that it was VERY solid.
I thought those billet aluminum drop hitches were only rated for 10K lbs. though. Right Buck?
I thought those billet aluminum drop hitches were only rated for 10K lbs. though. Right Buck?
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Most locking pins are not worth sh!t anyway. A 4 lb hammer and three good hits and they break right off. I had one where I lost the key/ didn't have it with me so I called the manufacturer, guy laughed and said to hit it with a hammer. He was right it popped right off.
But any lock will stop the casual thief just walking by.
But any lock will stop the casual thief just walking by.
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Stolen hitch in FL no never, Locking pin is a must. I swear someone would catch someone in the act just once.
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Pleasure meeting you Gino. Thanks for the shirts, I'll wear them with pride...
Anyone that doesn't know Gino, I can attest to him being as cool of a guy in person as he is on this site. Real class act.
Sorry for holding you up when we were lifing my boat.
Anyone that doesn't know Gino, I can attest to him being as cool of a guy in person as he is on this site. Real class act.
Sorry for holding you up when we were lifing my boat.