What is the Shank Part on a Hitch Receiver Cover

Question:

You were almost correct in your assumption. Im looking for the 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch brake light, NOT the 2 inch.

asked by: Henry

Helpful Expert Reply:

The shank would be the piece that you insert into the hitch receiver. So for a hitch cover like the Star Wars Darth Vader Trailer Hitch Cover # PC002282R01, there are 2 different shank options you can place the Darth Vader cover piece on so it will fit whether your vehicle has a 1-1/4" or a 2" square receiver.

It looks like you were looking for a light up hitch cover so I recommend checking out the Pilot # CR-007 which is a simple square design that fits a 2" receiver and plugs into a standard 4-Way wiring connection on your vehicle. I'm also linking our selection of lighted hitch covers for you to filter through.

expert reply by: Jon G

Shank Piece on Darth Vader Hitch Cover
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Henryshaft@gmail.com

6/9/2022

You were almost correct in your assumption. Im looking for the 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch brake light, NOT the 2 inch.

Jon G.

6/9/2022

Thank you for the feedback! The only lighted hitch cover we currently carry that fit's directly to a 1-1/4" receiver is the Skull with L.E.D. Eyes Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover # CR-018. If you'd rather go with something that's a little more simple like the one I mentioned in my first response, part # CR-007, then you can still do so but you need an adapter like the etrailer # e43YR which will expand the 1-1/4" receiver up to a 2" receiver.