Steel Split Pin - Cotter Pin 1-1/2" long x 3/32" diameter. (Sold as a Set of 9) GHF502-SetA
Split pin. 3/32" dia x 1-1/2" long GHF502 PC34
Steel Split Pins to replace those bent over and mangled ones on your car
Sold as a set of 9 in this case. Its always good to have spares in your kit.
They should be replaced each time you use them.
Cotter Pin
A Split Pin or Cotter pin (commonly known as a split pin in the
U.S. and parts of British English) is a metal fastener made from a single
length of wire folded in half to form a U-shape with a looped or rounded head
(the eye.)
How It Works
Insertion: The two prongs (legs) are inserted
through a pre-drilled transverse hole in a bolt, axle, shaft, or clevis
pin.
Locking: Once pushed through, the legs are bent
apart (typically outward and around the fastener) to prevent the pin from
backing out.
Retention: It acts as a mechanical stop to keep
components like castellated nuts from vibrating loose.
Common Types of Cotter Pins
Split
Cotter Pin: The
traditional two-prong wire pin where the legs are manually bent apart
after installation.
Hairpin
Cotter Pin (R-Clip):
Shaped like the letter "R," this spring-steel clip snaps into
place around a shaft or pin for fast removal and reusability.
Self-Locking
Cotter Pins: Variations
like bow-tie or Rue Ring pins feature built-in latching mechanisms that
lock without needing the prongs bent by hand.
