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> Flat Tow - Wrong Pins?
friethmiller
post Nov 12 2022, 06:21 PM
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These pins look a little long and a bit too narrow. I purchased these when I got the Super Beetle tow bar. Are there better pins for this setup? Thanks!
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post Nov 12 2022, 06:47 PM
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Is the pin loose in the hole?
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post Nov 12 2022, 07:51 PM
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Is the pin loose in the hole?

This photo should show that the pins are not a tight fight.

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post Nov 13 2022, 06:11 AM
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Yes, too loose and too long.
Too much play leads to even more play and likelihood of issues.
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post Nov 13 2022, 06:29 AM
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Get a tight fitting pin and drill a new hole for the retaining pin. Even put some washers on it to fill the space between the "ears". The tighter the better so it not flopping around moving back and forth.
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