Recommended Longer Shaft Ball Mount For Tailgate Clearance
Question:
I have an 8inch FlashE adjustable hitch that is aluminum, 2 1/2inch shank, 2 5/16inch ball. I believe it is 8 7/8inch from center of pin hole to center of ball. I need a longer shank in order to open the tail gate on my truck. I had installed an electric jack that is taller than a standard crank Jack and the tail gate hits the jack. I got the jack in March of 2019 and it was fine with my Expedition. Bulldog Powered A-frame Jack - 14 Lift - White - 4k I got a new truck in July 2019 and got the hitch shortly after Flash E-series Hd 2-ball Mount - 2.5 Hitch - 8 Rise/drop. Are there any hitches that dont weigh 70# that meet my specifications? thanks! I even take a stationary 8inch if the shaft was long enough. I normally pull a 2-horse trailer. fully loaded its under 7500#. Thanks
asked by: Joyce W
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your Flash E Series HD Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Drop, 8" Rise - 18K # FA42-00-2825 is a nice hitch with a lightweight design, so I understand not wanting something really heavy.
My recommendation is the BulletProof Hitches Adjustable 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Drop/Rise - 22,000 lbs # HD258 which is 13 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball. It is 49 lbs total weight.
Products Referenced in This Question
Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Drop, 8" Rise - 18K
- 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 - 8 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Fastway
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BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9-1/4" Drop, 9" Rise - 22,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 9 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 22000 lbs GTW
- BulletProof Hitches
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BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9-1/4" Drop, 9" Rise - 36,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 9 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 36000 lbs GTW
- BulletProof Hitches
more information >
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