How Much Ball Mount Clearance Is Acceptable For A Hitch Ball?
Question:
I have noticed that the Maxx Tow Adjustable Ball Mount Item # MT70068 discribes the ball opening hole? as being 1inch in diameter. My unit measures in at an even 1-1/8. Ive only found balls with a 1-1/8inch shaft diameter being discribed as being used in Ball/Pintleinch assemblies which are rated at much higher towing capacity than needed and costing 2-3 times as much as a typical 2inch Ball with a 1inch shaft diameter. Id like to purchase the proper cheapest? 2inch ball for this unit. Ive read elsewhere that 1/16inch of play is good. Would the 1/8inch play I have be unacceptable for this set-up ??? Please advise if you can ??? Thank You!
asked by: Alan
Expert Reply:
An 1/8" of play is acceptable for the hitch ball. Especially with such a light weight hitch rating of the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068 at 5,000lbs maximum.
We do have bushings that can be used to allow balls to be used that are 1/4" different.
Curt Reducer Bushing for Ball Mounts - 1" to 3/4" # C21100
Curt Hitch Ball Bushing - 1-1/4" to 1" # F-2
The 2" Hitch Ball # C40004 has a 1" shank that will fit your ball mount.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Reducer Bushing for Ball Mounts - 1" to 3/4"
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Bushing
- 1 Inch to 3/4 Inch
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Hitch Ball Bushing - 1-1/4" to 1" - Zinc
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Bushing
- 1-1/4 Inch to 1 Inch
- CURT
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop, 6-1/4" Rise - 5,000 lb
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- MaxxTow
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