2024 Tacoma hitch lock pin size

[Liquidassets]

Just an FYI, I have a 2024 Tacoma off road with the stock hitch. The pin diameter is 5/8". It seems like the hitch pin should be 3.5" but my Tacoma hitch requires a 4.0" pin.

First, I tried the standard rhinousa hitch lock which was way too short. I then looked up reviews which that stated the 2022+ tundras were compatible with the larger "2.5 inch rhinousa hitch lock" which in reality has 3.5" of usable length. The 2.5 inches refers to the receiver size. This was a barely too short for the lock to engage and had to be returned.

In the end, I needed a 5/8" diameter by 4.0" effective usable length pin. It is slightly longer than it needs to be, but fits after trying 2 prior.

I bought this cheap one which doesn't include a safety pin. I'd be interested to hear if someone can fit a 3.75 inch hitch lock.

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[CuriousTaco]

I remember reading this months ago not really thinking much of it because I didn't understand the issue. When I went to use my locking hitch pin for the first time today I realized the problem... Too short now I get why the truck includes one from factory.

Thanks for doing the research for us!

 

[TrashPanda]

Hoping Factor55 will make one. Does anyone know why Toyota added an extra box around the hitch. I’ve got a hitch skid to add but I don’t want $250 hanging on the hitch unsecured.

 

[Baltimore]

Can just barely fit 3-3/4" long.
Any pin sold as 5/8" x 4" will work.

I bought this one (they also make a black appearance version if you desired for about a dollar or two more).

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TowSmar...in-2-1-2-in-and-3-in-Receivers-7279/316752803

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