Availability of Coupler for 2-5/16 inch Hitch Ball that Has Adjustable Latch

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Is there any manufacturer that makes an adjustable 2 5/16 coupler... Why ask... It seems a lot of us have sticking balls in the couplers. Maybe its because of the lack of adjustment...

asked by: Rhw

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The Demco eZ latch style of couplers like the # DM16680-52 do have adjustability of the tongue mechanism that holds to the hitch ball.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There is! To replace the standard pin and clip on the Curt QuickPin No Latch A-Frame Trailer Coupler #C84DR Curt actually recommend the Hitch Lock #C23025 which is what I recommend going with!

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Answer 2

The only differences between the Demco eZ-Latch Couplers #DM37ZR and #DM14793-81 is that the former has integrated loop holes for installing safety chains and a about a 2" drop while the latter doesn't come with provisions for attaching the…

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Answer 3

I would use a protractor, see photo, place the protractor on the edge of the inside of one side of the trailer frame and the other inside edge of the trailer frame should be parallel with the 50 degree line on the protractor. Another way to verify…

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Answer 4

I do have an option for you but the trailer coupler repair kits are model specific so in order to obtain the correct one you will need to know what exact model you have. That said, the sticker with this information can wear off which it sounds like…

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Answer 5

To install the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM16680-52 that you referenced, you will want to use 3/8 inch, grade 5 bolts , approximately 1-1/2 inches long (depending on how you are installing the coupler). You will want to use 5 of these bolts per…

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Answer 6

The eZ latch of the Demco 50-Degree A-Frame Trailer Coupler w/ Jack Hole and Anchors, eZ-Latch - 2-5/16" Ball - 21K #DM16680-52 is absolutely just as safe as a slide lock coupler. It doesn't use a pin but still exceeds the SAE J684 safety…

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Answer 7

Thanks so much for the photos, and there isn't a replacement for just the front coupler portion of the long-discontinued coupler you have. So in order to switch out from a 2" to a 2-5/16" coupler attachment, you will need to replace the…

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Answer 8

The Demco coupler #DM16680-52 you were looking at does not include the hardware needed for installation. It would be a good idea to switch over from your weld on to a bolt on coupler, this will make it a whole lot easier to replace over time as it…

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Answer 9

I checked the Featherlite Trailer website for specs on the model 3116 trailer but this part number returned no results. But if your trailer uses an industry-standard 50-degree a-frame design then the Demco A-Frame Trailer Coupler #DM16680-52 will fit…

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Answer 10

If you look at the diagram that I received from my contact at Demco, you can see several of the dimensions of the #DM14793-81 trailer coupler. If there were other dimensions you were needing, please let me know.

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Answer 11

I do have an option for you and this is a common question but the trailer coupler repairs kits aren't universal and only a very few available for select trailer couplers. Therefore, if you're having issue with your existing coupler it will…

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Answer 12

Yes, Equal-I-Zer actually makes a 2 inch hitch ball for use with their weight distribution systems which is part #EQ91-00-6080. This would work well with the part #EQ37060ET if that is the kit you have.

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