Threepoint
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These drawbar locks are a must. I've used this type of drawbar over they years and these little clamps solve lots of unsolvable problems before they occur, especially if working in the woods. Plus, there's a little fab time in making one. There's a store-bought one out there for maybe $20 but it doesn't work correctly and doesn't last very long. Make the one in the picture.
Quality Farm Supply, Agrisupply, Tractor Supply and others have these "drawbar locks" for around $21. Maybe what sixdogs is referring to.

I've had one for 25 years. Haven't looked at the ones available today, but mine is quite sturdy. For more strength you can always use two, one for each link arm.
These don't work, though, if you want to use a 3pt cross drawbar in a "quick hitch". Here's one solution that I posted last year to pull a manure spreader.
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/404937-adapting-3pt-drawbar-generic-quick.html