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[Hay Dude]

Mine are also down almost all of the time. I replaced the OEM pins with quick release pins so that when I'm mowing on a slope it's more convenient to raise and pin the rops.

Do you have pictures of the quick release pins you speak of?
I have the tethered pins

 

[RjCorazza]

Do you have pictures of the quick release pins you speak of?
I have the tethered pins

I used a piece of garden hose as a spacer, but not really necessary.

 

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I used a piece of garden hose as a spacer, but not really necessary.
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One side of mine is really snug and I have to use a pin and a hammer to get it out. Otherside comes out nicely. They use hitch pins. Perhaps I should open up the one side very slightly with a drill. Still I like that quick release ....

Found "quick release ball lock pin". eBay example $50 for 3/4"x4".

Also found at McMaster-Carr, "L-Handle Locking Quick-Release Pins"

(similar price as the ebay example)

and "Loop-Grip Quick-Release Pins"

those you don't push a button, just yank and the ball on a spring gets out of the way (much cheaper but not as secure)