Lunette Ring - Flat Plate Mount - 2-1/2" Diameter - 42,000 lbs

Ask the Experts about this Tow Ready Lunette Ring

• Available Sizes of Lunette Ring Trailer Couplers
  Lunette rings do come in more than one size. The linked page displays both 2-1/2-inch and 3-inch inner diameter rings such as # 63023 and # C48560. Lunette ring accessory items are also shown on the other linked page. Weight capacities for lunette rings are substantial, ranging from 12K up to 60K.
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• Using a Pintle Hook and Lunette Ring Assembly and Coupler and Trailer Hitch Ball
  I do have a solution that I think will work for you. If you can mount a Bulldog channel to the front of the trailer, # BDAC5000300, then you could use a coupler like # BDA200C0317, AND use lunette ring # 337B16137 when needed. We also have the pintle hook combo # TR63041 for a 2 inch ball, # TR63042 for a 2-5/16 inch ball to adapter the vehicle end of the set up.
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• Bolt Pattern for Curt and Tow Ready Lunette Rings
  I contacted the manufacturer and found that the mounting hole dimensions of the Lunette Ring with 4 Hole Base, item # 63023, are 4-1/2 inches up and down and 4-1/2 inches left to right. The holes are 5/8 of an inch in diameter. This is the same for the Curt Lunette Ring part # C48550.
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• Available Mounting Bolt Pattern for Bolt-On Trailer Side Lunette Ring
  It sounds like you have a 4-bolt bolt-on trailer side lunette ring like # 63023 from Tow Ready and part # C48550 from Curt. Both of these are 2-1/2-inch inner diameter rings with a 4-1/2-inch center-to-center hole spacing. This is as you noted the only mounting hole spacing for such bolt-on items. The link provided will let you view all lunette ring couplers we offer, both bolt-on and weld-on types. You can use the filters in the margin to narrow the results based on the ring diameter...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Sway with a Trailer with a Pintle Style Coupler
  Due to the heavy duty nature of the lunette style pintle setups there isn't a bushing available for the rings. The sway you are experiencing is most likely due to improper trailer loading. If you move as much of the weight of your cargo forward on the trailer as you can you should see a drastic improvement. You also want to make sure your trailer is being towed as level as possible. Also check to make sure the tire pressure in all of your trailer tires is inflated to the max psi...
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• What Grade Bolts are Included with Tow Ready Lunette Ring # 63023
  The Tow Ready Lunette Ring # 63023 referenced in your question includes four Grade 8 mounting bolts. This lunette ring has a 42,000 pound weight capacity and its black powder coated steel will help to protect it against any rust or corrosion. I have attached a short video review on this assembly that you can check out as well.
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• Dimensions of the Lunte Ring - 4 Hole Base
  I contacted the manufacturer and found that the mounting hole dimensions of the Lunette Ring with 4 Hole Base, item # 63023, are 4-1/2 inches up and down and 4-1/2 inches left to right so this item should be the correct fit for your truck and trailer.
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• Should You Lubricate a Lunette Ring
  You should NOT grease or lubricate a pintle loop like the part # 63023. Grease attracts dirt which will act like sandpaper and grind away at even the hardest of metals.
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• What Size Pintle Hook Should be Used with Pintle Loop # 63023
  Standard pintle hooks like the part # C48004 would easily work great with the 2-1/2 inch diameter pintle loop part # 63023 that you referenced.
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• Weight Capacity For Tow Ready Lunette Ring # 63023
  The Tow Ready Lunette Ring, part # 63023 has a gross tow weight rating of 42,000 lbs. The vertical weight limit for this item is 8,400-lbs with. This ring has a 2-1/2 inch diameter ring and has a 4-hole base with the hardware needed for mounting. I have attached a product review video you can check out.
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• Availability of Lunette Rings Smaller than 3 Inches
  We carry a 2-1/2 inch Lunette ring that has a four hole flat mount base, item # 63023. Other than that our Lunette rings are 3 inches. We do have other couplers that bolt to your trailer tongue, like part # DM12141-81. I've also linked the rest of our selection. You will need to be sure the mounting blot pattern is the same and that the weight capacity is high enough for the trailer you are pulling.
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• Mounting Hole Dimensions for the Lunette Ring with 4 Hole Base # 63023
  I contacted the manufacturer and found that the mounting hole dimensions of the Lunette Ring with 4 Hole Base, item # 63023, are 4-1/2 inches up and down and 4-1/2 inches left to right. The holes are 5/8 of an inch in diameter. I attached a diagram with these dimensions for you to check out as well.
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• Vertical Capacity of Tow Ready 63023 Lunette Ring- Flat Plate Mount
  The Tow Ready # 63023 Lunette Ring has an 8400 lb vertical capacity when fastened with the included 5/8 inch bolts. The gross weight capacity is 42,000 lbs.
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• Options for a Pintle Hook to Connect to a Trailer with 8 Inches of Rise
  As you obviously have already learned there are a lot of variables into building a trailer. And I can't tell you what is or isn't completely safe in your exact circumstances. I highly recommend having your setup evaluated by a professional welder who has experience with trailers. Some of the components you're trying to combine may be just fine but only someone with experience and ability to test such products can really tell you that. I can't recommend using # RP45294 with # 63023....
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• Will a Pintle Hitch Fit Weld-On Nose Plate 337TNP716625750
  Plate # 337TNP716625750 is going to be larger than what pintle hook # 63014 requires. The pintle hook is usually on the vehicle side so the mounts for it all have regular shanks that fit a hitch receiver. You want something like part # 63057. The nose plate would be used on the trailer side to attach a lunette ring such as # 63023. The bolt holes are 4-1/2 inches apart.
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