What is shank length ball mount?
Trailer balls have four key measurements: ball diameter, shank length, shank diameter and rise. The ball diameter is the diameter of the trailer ball sphere itself. The shank length is the total distance of the threaded stem.
What are ball hitch sizes?
There are 3 standard size ball hitches: 1-7/8-inch, 2-inch, and 2-5/16-inch. On occasion, you may find a 3-inch ball hitch, but the standard sizes are most prevalent. In addition to size, it’s important to focus on the weight capacity each ball hitch is rated for.
What size is the shank on a 2 inch ball?
Ball Diameter Specifics
| Hitch Ball Diameter | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 1-7/8″ | Its shank diameter is 3/4″ and 1″ Its capacity is up to 2,000 lbs. |
| 2″ | Its shank diameter is 3/4″ and 1″ and 1-1/4″ Its capacity is about 3,500 lbs. to 8,000 lbs. |
| 2-5/16″ | Its shank diameter is 1″ and 1-1/4″ Its capacity is about 6,000 lbs. to 40,000 lbs. |
What size shank do I need?
When it comes to determining what size of shank you need, the best way to do that is to measure the inside opening of the receiver on your tow vehicle. NEVER assume by looking at it that you know what size it is and NEVER let someone else tell you what size it is without measuring it yourself.
What is the shank on a towball?
A shank is the hole in the ball mount that the trailer ball goes into. The shank size is determined by the trailer hitch class you are purchasing: Class I & II: 3/4″ Diameter.
What is the most common size trailer hitch ball?
2-inch trailer
A 2-inch trailer ball is the most common hitch ball size. The 2-inch tow ball is the best fit for most class 3 receiver hitches – which are the most popular trailer hitches.
Do they make a 2 5 8 hitch ball?
2 5 8 Ball Hitch.
What is the most common tow ball size?
2-inch
How do I know what size hitch ball I need?
To determine the proper size of ball that you need, look at the coupler on the tongue of your trailer. Most couplers have the proper ball size and towing capacity stamped into them. The most common sizes of trailer balls are 1 7/8″, 2″ and 2 5/16″.
How do you measure a hitch shank?
The best way to measure your receiver hitch tube is to measure inside of the tube to inside of the tube. This will help you know what size ball mount you need to get for your hitch. It may be 1-1/4″ common on cars and cuvs. Most likely it is either a 2″ or 2-1/2″, which is often found on most SUV and pickup trucks.