Question:
What is the required shank length for a ball for this mount?
asked by: Jack
Expert Reply:
We recommend a ball with a 2-1/8 inch shank length for the Self-Locking, Aluminum Ball Mount, # DTLBM8400. For a 2-5/16 inch diameter ball use # 63853. For a 2 inch ball use # 63852. And for a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 63851
expert reply by: Michael H

Products Referenced in This Question
Hitch Ball with 1-7/8" Diameter and Medium Shank, 2,000 lbs GTW - Stainless Steel
Product Summary:
Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
2000 lbs GTW
Class I
Stainless Steel
Product Specs:
2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
1 Inch Diameter Shank
Hitch Ball with 2" Diameter and Medium Shank, 6,000 lbs GTW - Stainless Steel
Product Summary:
Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
6000 lbs GTW
Class III
Stainless Steel
Product Specs:
2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
2 Inch Diameter Ball
1 Inch Diameter Shank
Hitch Ball with 2-5/16" Diameter and Medium Shank, 6,000 lbs GTW - Stainless Steel
Product Summary:
Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
6000 lbs GTW
Class III
Stainless Steel
Product Specs:
2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
1 Inch Diameter Shank
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Self-Locking, Aluminum Ball Mount - 4" Drop, 3" Rise - Anti-Rattle Tensioned - 14,000 lbs
Product Summary:
Fixed Ball Mount
Locking Ball Mount
Solid Shank
Standard
Aluminum
Product Specs:
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Rise - 3 Inch
Drop - 4 Inch
Class IV
14000 lbs GTW
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