Choosing a Ball Mount For a 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Receiver
Question:
Does this hitch come in a 1inch shank size? Frankly, are there any hitches that come in a 1inch shank with a ?
asked by: Teresa D
Expert Reply:
You mentioned a 1 inch shank size for a ball mount, and the industry standard sizes are 1-1/4 inch, 2 inch, or 2-1/2 inch.
The 1-1/4 inch ball mounts come in a variety of rise and drop options to allow you to safely tow a trailer level. I've attached a link for you to see all your options. There aren't adjustable ball mounts for the 1-1/4 inch receivers, so you will have to do some measuring of your tow vehicle, from ground to the inside top edge of your receiver and from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the tongue of your trailer. I've attached an article to help.
You will also want to check to see if you have a Class I hitch receiver or a Class II hitch receiver, because Class I receivers have a welded tab on the inside that prevents a Class II ball mount to work. This is a way the manufacturer helps people not overload their hitch, but it can be a pain for people because it does limit the fit of some parts.
Many ball mounts do not come with the pin or a hitch ball. You will need a pin and clip like # PC2 or a locking pin like # e98879. You will also need a 1-7/8 inch ball like # 19256 or a 2 inch ball like # 19258.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
more information >
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 1-1/4" Hitches - Flush - 2-1/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-1/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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Brophy Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5-1/2" Rise, 6" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- Brophy
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