Bolt Hole to Bolt Hole Measurements for 2,000 lb Coupler for 2 Channel and 1-7/8 Hitch Ball
Question:
Hello etrailer techs! I wonder if you could answer my question about the whole distance from the inside of coupler to the center of the whole, which in my case is 1 1/4, is that correct? If you can also help me find proper u bolt. I want to replace old ones. They are 1 3/4 wide inside dimension, 2" long. Could be longer max 3". It's hard to find that. Thanks a lot for your help.
asked by: Marcin
Expert Reply:
I took a look at each of the 2,000 lb trailer couplers that fit a 2" channel and connect to a 1-7/8" hitch ball, and none of them have bolt hole to bolt hole measurements of 1-1/4". The Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-2001-Z has a 2-1/4" on center measurements.
The 1-1/4" bolt hole to bolt hole measurement you have is going to be too small for any of the current trailer couplers so what I strongly recommend is that you drill new holes which will allow you to use the coupler of your choosing.
In regards to the U-bolts the only ones we carry with a 1-3/4" inside diameter are the Replacement U-Bolt with Nuts for 1-3/4" Wide, Square Trailer Axles # 175130, which are 5" long total, but the non-threaded portion is 2-7/8". These would require U-Bolt Plate for 1-3/4" Square Trailer Axles with 1-3/4" Wide Springs # 116308. I've added links to reviews of these parts as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Replacement U-Bolt with Nuts for 1-3/4" Wide, Square Trailer Axles - 9/16" Diameter
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- U-Bolts
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 2000 lbs
- Square Axle - 1-3/4 Inch
- 9/16 Inch Diameter
- 5 Inch Long
- Redline
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Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - Trigger Latch - Zinc - 1-7/8" Ball - Bolt On - 2,000 lbs
- Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler
- Standard Coupler
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball Coupler
- Bolt-On
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Channel
- Trigger Latch
- etrailer
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U-Bolt Plate for 1-3/4" Square Trailer Axles with 1-3/4" Wide Springs
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- U-Bolt Plates
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 2000 lbs
- Square Axle - 1-3/4 Inch
- 9/16 Inch Diameter
- Redline
more information >
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