How are Hitch Balls Secured to Mount on Flash Solid Steel Adjustable Ball Mount

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How are the two balls attached to the hitch? Do they thread to each other or are they pinned together somehow. Is here any possibility of them coming apart while out on the highway towing a trailer?

asked by: Michael M

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I reached out to the manufacturer who said the hitch balls on the Flash Solid Steel Adjustable Ball Mounts are a solid piece that has a bolt running through it inside the mount. What this means is that there is zero chance of it coming apart while you are towing your trailer. Simply abide by the capacities of the hitch and it is extremely safe.

There are a number of Flash Solid Steel Ball Mounts, each of which comes with a 2" and 2-51/6" hitch balls and the correct one for your needs will depend on the size of your hitch receiver as well as the rise or drop you need.

If you have a 2" trailer hitch there are two mounts available, both of which have a 1,200 lb tongue weight capacity and 12,000 lb towing capacity.

- Flash Solid Steel Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 6" Drop, 7" Rise # FA49-00-5600
- Flash Solid Steel Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 10" Drop, 11" Rise # FA49-00-5900

These ball mounts can be secured to your trailer hitch and the ball mount can be secured to the shank with the use of the Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set for 2" Flash Solid Steel Adjustable Ball Mounts # FA86-00-4200.

If you have a 2-1/2" trailer hitch there are also two mounts available, both of which have a 2,000 lb tongue weight capacity and 20,000 lb towing capacity.

- Flash Solid Steel HD Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 6" Drop, 7" Rise # FA49-00-5625
- Flash Solid Steel HD Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 10" Drop, 11" Rise # FA49-00-5925

These ball mounts can be secured to your trailer hitch and the ball mount can be secured to the shank with the use of the Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set for 2-1/2" Flash Solid Steel HD Adjustable Ball Mounts # FA86-00-4225.

I have added links to video reviews of the ball mounts and locks for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Curt #C45900 adjustable ball mount features a shank that's constructed of 2 inch square steel bar stock, that's fully gusseted and welded to the channel mount, just like what you show in the photo you provided. If you'd prefer…

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Answer 2

A 10-inch drop ball mount like the #FA49-00-5900 would be a great option if your 2019 Ford F-250 has a 2 inch hitch.

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Answer 3

With the info you listed an additional 4 inches beyond your current 6 inch drop ball mount would be adequate so the FastWay Flash Solid Steel Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 11" Rise - 12K #FA49-00-5900 that you…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

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 6

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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Answer 7

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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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 9

Hey HPA, I would go with the Air Lift kit part #AL64VJ that fits your 2019 Toyota RAV4 based on what you described and your needs. This gives you adjustable support that you can tailor as needed so that you get the exact amount of support you need…

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Answer 10

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 11

Hi Steve, I totally understand, as those Pro Pride hitches are great but reaaaaaaaal expensive. So we can get you weight distribution, but due to the size your hitch and weight of your trailer, there will be a cost because there are few options and…

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Answer 12

Hey Buddy, so the Fastway Adjustable Ball Mount part #DTSTBM6825-2S is a really great choice for the 2-1/2 inch hitch of your 2021 Ford F-250 which is going to be very solid in your hitch due to it's built in anti-rattle device that is easy to…

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