Hitch pin strong enough?

[Rubi Rick]

I just had a thought about my hitch pin.  My hitch pin secures my D ring shackle to the rear hitch reciever.  If this is used as a recovery point I know the bumper and D-ring are strong enough but what about the strength of the hitch pin.  I dont want this to break and have the shackle fly back towards someone.  The hitch pin is made by Master Lock.  Is there any such thing as a Grade 8 hitch pin? 
Thanks....

 

[toyworx]

If I recall, the hitch pin is about 1/2 inch in diameter. Dependending on the material its made out of, it probably has a sheer rating that exceeds the weight of the truck. I'm thinking that pin is good for somewhere well above 10,000 lbs of sheer.

 

[JeepinMaxx]

If I recall, the hitch pin is about 1/2 inch in diameter. Dependending on the material its made out of, it probably has a sheer rating that exceeds the weight of the truck. I'm thinking that pin is good for somewhere well above 10,000 lbs of sheer.

Ditto :wink:

 

[massxj]

the master lock hitch pin has sleeves if i  remember  so it may be less than solid stock

 

[CJKarl]

I wouldn't worry about it breaking, but never stand in that way either.

 

[petey]

I wouldn't worry about it breaking, but never stand in that way either.
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I used a srew driver may years ago with a chain as a strap and it did break and the jeep was in deep mud with the axle not in place.

 

[Rubi Rick]

Sounds good....I just don't want any mishaps!!  Not that I would get stuck, I mean if I were to have to pull someone else!! :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

 

[kakirubi]

Rick, I think something else in the drivetrain will let go before that pin breaks! :mrgreen:

 

[JeepinMaxx]

Many Jeepers with only a 2" hitch use it as a recovery point.  Take a 2" x 20' recovery strap put it in the receiver and use the pin to hold it in place :wink:  I've used that method back in the day for Holly to tow my Olds 442 to the tranny shop for about 20 miles (with her old XJ) , to tow my YJ off Rt 6 this year with the Dakota :frown:.