Recommended Ball Mount and Trailer Ball for 2001 Chevy Silverado
Question:
trying to locate a hitch ball for our 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pick up v-8, 2 door, 4wheel drive base model, approx. 6foot box. could you help?
asked by: John H
Expert Reply:
If you have a bumper pull trailer, and are needing the correct ball mount and trailer ball, you'll first need to figure out how much rise or drop you'll need. The FAQ article I've linked you to will describe how to do this.
On a truck like yours, it's extremely likely that the # AMSC2 could work but you'll want to take the measurements as outlined in the FAQ to make sure. You'll need to choose a trailer ball whose ball diameter matches what your trailer coupler is compatible with. The ball size you need should be stamped into the metal of the coupler. You'd also want the diameter of the shank of the ball to be the same as the diameter of the hole in the ball mount. And, as a final consideration, you want the capacity of the ball and the ball mount to be greater than the fully loaded weight of the trailer.
For instance, the # 2923 would use a ball with a 1 inch diameter shank. For a compatible 1-7/8 inch ball, use part # 19260. For a 2 inch ball, use # 63845 or # 63847 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
more information >
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
more information >
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Dual Length Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/8" Rise, 3-5/8" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
more information >
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