Distance From Pin Hole to End of Shank on the Curt Ball Mount C45090

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On Curt ball mount # C45090 can you please tell me the measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole to the open end of the shank? Thank you.

asked by: John T

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Helpful Expert Reply:

It sounds like you are asking about the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the shank of the ball mount that slides into the hitch. That distance is 2-1/2 inches.

I attached a picture that shows this dimension as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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