Recommended Hitch Lock and Ball Mount Compatible with 3 Inch Hitch with Reducer Sleeve
Question:
What is the hole size and length of lock required? Hello, Im considering this hitch for a 2019 F 350 dually. I have a 3inch hitch receiver with 2 sleeves that reduce the size down to a 2inch receiver therefore, it requires a larger diameter lock 5/8, I believe as well as a longer lock to secure a ball mount to the receiver. Does this ball mount have a 5/8inch hole that will allow it to lock with my receiver? Will the standard lock set for this hitch work, or will I need the HD version? Please let me know. Thanks!
asked by: Blair W
Expert Reply:
The Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls # FA42-00-2800 has a 5/8 inch pin hole diameter. I believe you will be able to use the Fastway Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set for Flash E Series Ball Mounts # FA86-00-3660 for a locking combination. The hitch lock is 3-5/8 inches from inside to inside so as long as your 3 inch receiver is under that 3-5/8 at the outer edges you will be fine.
You can alternatively use the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Lock - 3" Hitch # BD580412 or # 63259.
If you don't want to use the reducer sleeve, I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 3" Hitch # BWTS30040B. This has a nice stowable feature when not in use and will be a better fit for your receiver. I've attached a video to assist and the locks listed above will secure your ball mount well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 3" Hitches - Flush - 4" Span - Zinc Finish
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Hitch Receiver Lock - Extra Long - Flush Design
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Steel
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 3" Hitch -7-1/2" Drop, 7" Rise - 21K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- 21000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- B and W
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Fastway Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set for Flash E Series Ball Mounts
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Bent Pin
- Flush Pin
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- 3-7/8 Inch Span
- Fastway
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Flash Simple 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch - 8" Drop, 9" Rise
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 8 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Fastway
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