AriensOEM 1/4" Shear Bolt and Nut 53200500-2 6 Pack

I hope I never have to use them, but they seem like high quality.

Do not use a standard bolt. Use only the proper shear bolts.

Pin fit perfectly. Right length and diameter. Tighten on the nut and it's done. Easy. Protects gearbox if auger hits a chunk of ice or curbing. It breaks before your gears get damaged. Great transaction and seller. Cheers!

Naturally during a snow cleanup I lost one nolt. And naturally no store nearest me had any. This 6 pack was easy and fast to obtain. Replaced both sides easily and have spares.

The product description identifies these as 53200500 shear bolts, but I received a set of six 73203800 shear bolt kits. No complaints here, they appear to be identical except for the finish. My original 53200500 (at right in the picture) has a gold finish. The new 73203800 has a silver finish.

Seem to be a little small, for the job but they did work. I need them now when the snow is falling.

I made sure my model was one listed in the ad, and the pins I received fit perfectly.If, perchance, I hot something this winter and the sheer pin doesn't do its job, I'll be sure to update, otherwise it looks good.

These parts are well made and individually wrapped. Nice. Not much to discuss with a bolt and nut I suppose, BUT... make sure model numbers are matchy matchy. Just in case anybody is young or new to snowblowers, shear bolts/pins are designed to SHEAR for a reason. I know putting any bolt that fits in there or a nail and bending it with a pliers seems an easy fix. . don't do it. A few nickels for the right part vs destroying your auger, shaft, gearbox.. refer to the great philosopher Dwight Schrute and his theory of idiocy.