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About to pickup my first pin and have a few dumb questions...

By Pinless

6 years ago


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    #6 6 years ago
    Quoted from Pinless:

    I’m about to go and pickup a Maverick. The owner is not a pin person, and I’m new to this as well.
    What’s the best way to move it? Head folded down? Or take it off? What tools do I need to take with me?
    I have a truck or a 4Runner I can use to move it. There’s a slight chance of rain this afternoon so I’d prefer to use the 4R with the seats down. Plus it has a rear sliding stray that might make it easy to unload.
    Also there’s no key, any issues without having it? I figured I could drill out the lock and replace it.

    Fold the head down (I'd put a towel under it so that it doesn't dent the side rails if you hit any bumps) and bring a ratchet/socket set (most leg bolts are 5/8). If there's a chance of rain, I'd so bring a tarp. If you're going in a pickup truck, I'd also bring a strap or two (along with cardboard to rest against the straps).

    Oh, and a hand truck.

    Have fun!

    #14 6 years ago
    Quoted from Pinless:

    Thanks for all of the info!
    With no key, is the only way to get the balls out involve drilling the lock and opening the coin door?
    Will a typical 5/16” Allen key work, or does it have to be extra long?

    A standard 5/16 should do just fine.

    Yeah, without a key, drilling is your only option as far as getting the balls out of there.

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