Want to put a locking hitch pin in WITH my "Ron" skid plate in place.
Looking for ideas & suggestions....
1st choice- WITHOUT cutting the plastic skid.

~Outside width measurement on receiver tube: 2 3/4", Receiver hitch hole: 5/8"

~Width of recessed area on skid for the pin 4 1/2"
~Will NEVER be towing, so pin strength isn't a prime issue, just the superbumper. It only needs something to keep it from falling out. It goes forward in rear impact, don't believe the pin plays into that safety dynamic at all.

~Traditional bent pin with cotter pin - can't get in due to the angle...recessed area would need to be cut out AND I THINK, so would some of the top part.

~Dub said drill a new 5/8" hole further away from the body, makes room for the wider pin.....downside...that involves removing the hitch.

~Shortest pin I could find was 5 7/8" wide....too wide.

~Wire lock pin? Able to get it in at the angle? Wire fit around the hitch?
http://www.wilsonmfgco.com/hitchpins/wirelockpins.htm

~Rowhard suggested a nut & bolt: Not a locking device, but it may be OK for my needs. But not sure it will go in due to angle.
http://www.fastenal.com:80/web/produ...u=19426&ucst=t

~Get a shop to fab a pin, at about 90 degrees, then use a thin airline/luggage type lock....Would have a problem removing the pin though.


IDEAS ??

OR, GIVE UP ON FITTING A HITCH PIN, AND CUT OUT THE SKIDS?
SUGGESTIONS FOR WHERE TO CUT??



Skid plate actually slides down about another 1/2", I didn't have it completely seated when I took these pics. BUT, when it's properly seated, the upper corners of the receiver hit the skid plate....scratching it up badly.