04-29-2015, 09:50 AM
chuzie Wrote:Just saw the rest of your post. I have considered using a pin and cotter key. Problem is, if I drop the key, I am done. I like the round wire lock mainly because it is attached.
It is spring steel, so I can probably tweak it so it keeps more pressure on the pin to prevent inadvertently coming off as you described.
Mine always broke where the red arrow is. Also in rigging equipment those would a big no no, since the pin is not mechanically held in place.
68 Half cab