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Remove Drawtite #6001 pin

swbouton
Explorer
Explorer
Hello. I've got an old Drawtite #6001 5th wheel hitch in my truck. I need to be able to remove the head from the base so I can carry each assembly off the truck or back on. The problem is that I can't get the large pin to rotate so I can pull the linchpin. Any ideas?
The Pin:


The place opposite the pin:


The label on the base:

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ACZL
Explorer
Explorer
Good deal !!!!
2017 F350 DRW XLT, CC, 4x4, 6.7
2018 Big Country 3560 SS
"The best part of RVing and Snowmobiling is spending time with family and friends"
"Catin' in the Winter"

swbouton
Explorer
Explorer
I took your advice and was successful. I gave it a 4th shot of WD-50. I belted it with a 5# sledge and twisted the **** out of it with a good vise grip.

I was reluctant to "get serious" with it until I read your message.

Thank you very much.

ACZL
Explorer
Explorer
Couple of choices:

1. Pry down the tab w/ a crow bar to rotate it so pin can be removed.
2. cut pin off w/ a grinding tool and file flush so it will come out other side.
2017 F350 DRW XLT, CC, 4x4, 6.7
2018 Big Country 3560 SS
"The best part of RVing and Snowmobiling is spending time with family and friends"
"Catin' in the Winter"