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.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L