Recommended Two Inch Hitch Ball To Use With Fastway Aluminum Ball Mount
Question:
Is the Brophy SC23-C stainless steel hitch ball available yet? I plan to purchase a DTLBM8200 and believe I need the 2.5 inch shank length on the SC23-C. The Curt stainless steel ball currently available appears to have only a 2 1/8 inch shank. and is a bit short. Thanks.
asked by: Barry A
Expert Reply:
The ball mount you referenced, part # DTLBM8200, has a hitch ball shank hole that measures 1 inch diameter and the platform measures 1 inch thick.
After doing more research I found that the shank on the # SC23-C hitch ball is actually 2-1/8 inches long. The shank is considered a medium length on this hitch ball. A medium shank is considered between 2 and 3 inches. When installing a hitch ball, after the nut and washer have been installed, there should be at least one thread showing below the nut.
If you prefer a longer length than the 2-1/8 inches on the SC23-C, I recommend a hitch ball like part # C40020. This is a 2 inch diameter hitch ball and it has a shank that measures 3 inches.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 3" Long Shank - Chrome - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 3 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Brophy
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