Simple but handy

[PHPaul]

The sway bars for the lower arms on the 3 point hitch on my B2650 use a pin with a hairpin clip on the bottom for the adjustment.

The hairpin is tough to see and hard to handle with my arthritic old hands so I put a keychain ring on them to make them easier to get hold of. I was a little worried they might snag and get pulled off, but so far so good.

 

[FredH]

I always Hated those type pin / clips but now with Your AWESOME remedy , I can stop changing those type out or swapping them with others I have .

Kudo's !!!! Super Idea !! :thumbsup:

Fred H.

 

[s219]

I swapped for larger pins from TSC. Those little ones are a pain to handle, I hate them.

 

[CalG]

I use a loop of soft iron wire for the same purpose. I suppose galvanized wire wouldn't rust, but the soft iron seems to out last my remembering when I last put it on ;-)

 

[oldballs]

Good idea Paul. I spend most of my time when using them, looking for them in the grass, gravel or dirt as they slip out of my hand.

 

[ovrszd]

Good idea Paul.

My first Kubota used them. I quit using them because they were so hard to keep track of. Never had a pin come out, but maybe I was lucky!!!!

 

[Jim Timber]

I'd be swapping those out to push lock pins.

Stainless Steel Quick Release Lock Dowel Pin Fastener, 5/8In, 2In Grip - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop

These can be found multiple places, sizes, and styles, this is just the first ad that came up.

 

[ovrszd]

All of my current tractors have pinned sway bars. None have a latching pin. All just sit in the holes and are happy. All have chains on them in case they get loose so I won't lose them. I've never had one escape.

 

[downsizingnow48]

I use these cotter rings instead of hair pins. Easier for me to handle and can't be yanked out by brush.

 

[milkman]

I like these, come in different diameters, haven't lost one yet.

McMaster-Carr