Is Aluminum Ball Mount Compatible With Stainless Steel Hitch Ball For 2 Inch Hitch
Question:
Im looking into getting an aluminum hitch ball mount to avoid storing a rusty ball mount in my Highlander, as well as for the light weight. Ill only be using it for a 2-place snowmobile trailer I have. I was also thinking about getting a stainless steel ball, again to minimize rust. However, do I have to worry about corrosion with having aluminum in contact with stainless steel?
asked by: Derek G
Expert Reply:
Yes, you can absolutely use an aluminum ball mount with a stainless steel hitch ball without worry of the ball mount corroding. In fact, there are no aluminum hitch balls so manufacturers suggest the use of stainless steel as it is going to be the best option work in conjunction with an aluminum ball mount. So what you will need depends on the rise or drop your trailer requires:
- 1" Rise, 2" Drop: Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # C74WR
- 3" Rise, 4" Drop: Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # C84WR
- 5" Rise, 6" Drop: Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # C24WR
Then for a stainless steel hitch ball the correct fit for these ball mounts are the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # SC30-C or 2" Hitch Ball # SC23-C.
To secure the ball mount to your hitch you can use either the Hitch Pin for 2" Hitches # ML1465DAT or Hitch Lock # e98882.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 5" Rise, 6" Drop - 8,000 lbs - Aluminum
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 8,000 lbs - Aluminum
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 8,000 lbs - Aluminum
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Brophy
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/2" Long Shank - Stainless - 8K
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/2 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Brophy
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Master Lock Pivot Lock Hitch Pin for 2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter - Stainless Steel
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 3 Inch Long
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 3 Inch Span
- Master Lock
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