The Problem
Standard locking hitch pins leave the locking mechanism exposed, allowing thieves to use simple pipes for leverage or direct strikes to snap the lock and steal your expensive drop hitch in seconds.
Patent Pending
Protect Your Investment with Hitch Pin Guard
A protective shield for locking hitch pins that prevents lock damage and drop hitch theft.
- Tamper Resistant: Protects locking pin from tampering and impact
- Solid Steel: Withstands attacks thanks to solid steel design
- Easy Access: Hassle-free key access through strategically placed openings
Ready for Manufacturing
Fully engineered with prototype available. Contact us for licensing opportunities.
Product Status:
- Patent Pending
- Fully Engineered
- Prototype Available
- Ready to License
Advanced Hitch Security
The Hitch Pin Guard redefines hitch security with its innovative one-piece steel design that defends against direct strikes and pipe-leverage attacks.
See the Hitch Pin Guard in Action
Watch how the Hitch Pin Guard provides unmatched protection for your valuable drop hitch, defending against the common theft tactics that leave standard locking pins vulnerable.
Why You Need the Hitch Pin Guard
Traditional locking hitch pins are designed to protect your gear, but they have a major flaw. Exposed locking mechanisms can be compromised by thieves using simple tools, turning costly drop hitches into easy targets.
The Hitch Pin Guard redefines hitch security. One end wraps securely around the hitch body, while the other shields the pin's locking mechanism. Its one-piece steel design defends against direct strikes and pipe-leverage attacks that can snap the lock off the pin — all while allowing hassle-free key access through strategically placed openings.
The Solution
The Hitch Pin Guard's one-piece steel design wraps securely around the hitch body and shields the pin's locking mechanism, defending against both direct strikes and pipe-leverage attacks.
Peace of Mind
Simple to install and highly effective, the Hitch Pin Guard gives you peace of mind by protecting your drop hitch from theft and damage. Its advanced security features serve as a powerful deterrent.
Features & Benefits
- Protects Locking Pin from Tampering and Impact The guard encases the vulnerable locking mechanism, preventing unauthorized access and physical attacks.
- Withstands Attacks Thanks to Solid Steel Design One-piece steel construction provides maximum durability and resistance to common theft tactics.
- Simple to Install and Highly Effective Easy installation process that any truck owner can complete without specialized tools.
- Hassle-Free Key Access Through Strategically Placed Openings Authorized users maintain full functionality with convenient access points for key operation.
- Secures Vulnerable Areas to Discourage Potential Thieves Advanced security features serve as a powerful deterrent, steering thieves toward less secure setups.
- Patent Pending Innovative design protected by pending patent applications.
- Fully Engineered Complete engineering specifications ready for manufacturing.
- Prototype Available Working prototype available for demonstration and testing.
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Bradley Cook
The Story Behind the Invention
The idea was sparked by personal experience. As the owner of a truck and a boat needing a 9-inch drop hitch, inventor Bradley Cook of Gresham, OR relied on a drop hitch that cost almost $400.
One spring night, he found that five neighboring households, each with a similar truck, had lost their drop hitches to theft. Only a few rubber O-rings remained as evidence. Security footage revealed the thieves worked quietly and didn't need grinders or heavy tools. Instead, they slipped a crimped, oversized pipe over the hitch pins and used leverage to snap the locking mechanism, making it easy to remove the pin and steal the hitches while staying unnoticed.
In turn, Bradley was inspired to take action. His Hitch Pin Guard redefines hitch security with a one-piece steel design that defends against direct strikes and pipe-leverage attacks — all while allowing hassle-free key access through strategically placed openings.
