Squirrelbait, that's exactly what I did. Hooked onto the front end of the pin with vice grips and pulled and twisted until they came out. Mine weren't rusty though, and it was slow going, but they eventually came all the way out. Incidentally, you can but 3/16 inch stainless rod that will fit perfectly and will never rust.


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