rgatijnet1 wrote:
After many years of towing with a tow bar, I noticed that the pins would always move in one direction. Because of that I always insert my pins from the inside to the outside so that the keeper for the pin is on the outside. I know some will say that it does not matter which direction you put the pins in but I have found out differently. In any case, by installing the pins this way, it puts no pressure on the locking pin. Pin install example
We have always done it this way for a different reason - every once in a while, we manage to get the pins bound up. It is easier to hit them with a hammer and screwdriver to get them out when they are inside to outside. Glad to know it is better for other reasons.
After 2 years and 30K miles, we have not had one fail.
