Thickness of the Sway Control Plate for Gen-Y Glyder or Rebel Ball Mounts

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How thick is this plate? I need to replace the ball as well and wanted to make sure the shank I am ordering with the plate is long enough.

asked by: Mike D

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I went ahead and called Gen-Y Hitch and they let me know that the Sway Control Plate for Gen-Y Glyder or Rebel Ball Mounts # GY33YR is approximately 3/8" thick.

I've attached a dimensional diagram for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Replacement Sway Control Bracket for Gen-Y Hitch
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