Long Shank Ball Mount With High Rise for 1-1/4" Hitch on 1967 VW Double Cab Truck
Question:
HI! I have a 1967 VW double cab truck that we have installed a 1 1/4 inch hitch with Euro style 1 7/8 ball mount. We used 1 1/4 inch solid round stock but I need to have it extended approx 8-10, to clear the engine lid and raised 6. see pics Eriba Puck trailer weighs approx 800 LBS and tongue weight, Im not sure but maybe 200-300. Can I switch to a square D-26 for the extra length and rise that I need? Will the extra length be an issue? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
asked by: John C
Expert Reply:
The Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop, Extra Long # D-26 is for a 2" receiver so it physically won't fit your 1-1/4" receiver so instead you'll want to look at something like the Curt Class II Drawbar - 5" Rise - 11-5/8" Long - 3,500 lbs # C45015 which gets you within 1" of the rise you mentioned.
You can then add a hitch ball like the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set # 800B which gives you the ability to tow a trailer with either a 1-7/8" or 2" hitch ball.
Attached are some review videos for you to check out as well as a link to a ball mount article for you to reference.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set - 1-7/8", 2" Balls - 3/4" XL Shank - Nickel
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Interchangeable Ball Set
- Nickel-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Convert-A-Ball
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 5" Rise - 11-5/8" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop - 12-5/8" Long
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
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