Does Gen-Y 3-Ball Mount for 2-Inch Hitch Receivers 325-GH-054 Have Solid Steel Shank

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Does this have a solid shank?

asked by: Charles F

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Yes, the Gen-Y 3-Ball Mount for 2-Inch Hitch Receivers # 325-GH-054 has a solid steel shank. The solid shank accounts for much of the 19-lb shipping weight of this USA-made 3-ball mount. Overall length is 12-inches. You can refer to the linked side-view photo to see the solid steel shank. Please note that the towing capacities differ for each size of hitch ball.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

It's hard to totally visualize your issue but typically a long ball mount can help to give extra clearance like the #D-26. This ball mount has a length of 12-5/8 inches.

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As long as you stay under the weight capacity of the Curt ball mount part #D-26 it's capacity would not be diminished at all. It was rated for 7,500 lbs trailer weight and 750 lbs tongue weight. The extra length does make it seem like it would be…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Thank you for the photos and sorry to hear about your truck! The unique design of the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - Compatible with GM MultiPro Tailgate #BWTS20066BMP is that angled section that meets with the shank part of the ball mount. On…

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