Newest Max Coupler

[gabepari]

We were fortunate enough to have Chris from Kilby, the designer and manufacturer of the Max Coupler, stop by this morning and drop off the very first run his newest couplers. They have been significantly redesigned to meet an SAE J684 rating of 10,000 pounds. Testing results are still being compiled, hence the 6,000 pound rating on the first few production pieces, but for most of us on this forum 6K is plenty

The redesigned coupler uses less parts to decrease the stack height of the pivot and create a smaller lever arm, and more material in the higher stress areas, what this means to the end user is that it's easier to install and stronger at the same time.

We have a few in stock for $225 (fortunately for you guys the retail price has not changed with the redesign) plus shipping.

[SWITAWI]

So... The horizontal axis and vertical axis are pretty obvious. I'm guessing the rotational axis is within the square tube section where the grease fitting is?
May be a silly question, but I just wanted to be sure...

[gabepari]

Yes, the square stock has a unrestricted pivot between the two parts forward of the zerk fitting. The operation of the new version is exactly the same as the old one, just redesigned for easier installation and more strength.

Gabe

[adventureduo]

Very nice! Glad to see improvement in strength and ease of install at the same price point. Kudos to Chris from Kilby for accomplishing that, as i know there's great money spent on testing, R&D and manufacturing the new pieces. Hey i may have to switch my old Lock N Roll over someday

[Hannibal USA]

Very nice!!

[Hilldweller]

Very nice; it's getting prettier in each incarnation.

I regret selling my first "prototype" though. It was sorta cool with the exposed threaded stock haging out.

['05TJLWBRUBY]

So with the grease fitting-is there a bushing in there? Kind/Type? Is this a serviceable unit now? I don't see any delrin or similar material used as a spacer/wear guard here-steel on steel be OK with just paint or am I missing something? Perhaps on the bottom of the thicker plate for the vehicle end?

Nice to see a new design without a massive price increase.

Best of Luck,

Mike

[onelow1ton]

Cool I like it I'm glad I did not order one yet now I can order the newist one and I will be ordering soon

[Greenmonkey]

Ya I would also like to know if it is rebuildable. If it starts to get some wear and a little loose can u tighten things up again?

[LandCruiserPhil]

Has the complaint about the play in the coupler as shown in the video been address in the new design?

Max coupler video