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• Availability of Ball Mount for 2 inch Hitch with 1-1/4 inch Ball Hole Diameter
  Hey Ed, I attached a link to a page that has all of the ball mounts we offer that fit what you are looking for but a very popular configuration would be the B and W part # BWBMHD30010 which has a 2 inch drop. Let me know how much rise/drop you need and I'll help you further if you need something different.
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• B&W Trailer Hitch Options for a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 2500 with 8 Foot Bed
  We don't have a picture but I can tell you that once installed trailer hitch # BWHDRH25187 will have its receiver directly below the bumper and the face of the receiver will be basically flush with the rear bumper. Please note that this hitch is designed to fit a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 2500 with an 8 foot bed AND 10 inch step bumper. If the truck has the regular step bumper you would use # BWHDRH25189. It will also be right under the rear bumper and the receiver will be about flush...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 1997 Ford F-250 With Deep Drop Bumper
  Thanks for the pictures! The trailer hitch receiver I recommend for your 1997 Ford F-250 HD Is the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2" # BWHDRH25198 which has a 7-3/8" drop which is measured from the bottom of the frame to the top of the receiver tube. Since in the picture you provided you measured about 5" from the bottom of the frame to the bottom of the bumper you will have plenty of clearance. The # BWHDRH25198 has a 1600lb tongue weight rating and a...
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• Is a Ball Mount Spacer Available for a Hitch Ball with a 1 Inch Diameter Shank
  To use the Curt 2 Inch Trailer Ball, # 40038, with the B&W Ball Mount, # BWBMHD30010, you will want to use the Reese Hitch Ball Bushing, # 58184. This will not reduce the towing or tongue weight capacity of the hitch ball or the ball mount, but you will be limited to the 12,000 lb towing capacity of the hitch ball since it is the lowest rated component.
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• How Does B&W Trailer Hitch Mount to a 1975 Chevy 1-Ton Dually Pickup Truck
  On B&W trailer hitch # BWHDRH25122 the mounting brackets are oriented the same for all applications. The tabs point in but attach to the bottoms of the frame rails. The customer submitting photo appears to have some other component installed. The upper brackets in that picture are not part of the hitch assembly. They appear to be bumper brackets. Once installed the receiver should be right under the bottom of the bumper of very close especially since you have a stock bumper on your 1975...
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• What Length Ball Mount Do I Need To Use?
  Longer ball mounts are helpful for creating clearance from the rear of the vehicle to allow you to lower your tailgate while towing and not interfere with a tongue mounted jack or install hitch mounted accessories (like bike racks) that may require more clearance from the rear of the vehicle. The length that you'll want to use really comes down to whether or not you really need an extra 1-3/4" between your trailer coupler and your truck. For all intents and purposes, the # BWBMHD30010...
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• Can Curt Forged Ball Mount Be Flipped For More Height When Towing Car Trailer
  I called my contact at Curt and they told me that you can use the Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount, part # C45331 flipped over if you wish but you will probably have a heck of a time removing the ball. They said the ball is machine-torqued at 450 ft-lbs when it is attached to the drawbar. An option that may be easier on you would be to use a different ball mount and ball. The ball mount I recommend is part # BWBMHD30010. This ball mount has a 1 inch rise or 2 inch drop and a weight capacity...
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• Replacement Hitch Ball to Increase Ball Height
  It is always important to keep your trailer level when hitched to your tow vehicle and the two simplest ways to accomplish this are either a high-rise hitch ball such as the two you reviewed, parts # C40033 and # C40034, or a ball mount with the amount of rise you need. Either option will work. The hitch balls you referenced are shown in the linked photo; I have added the dimension above the mounting surface for each ball. If you have a 2-inch hitch receiver and want to use your existing...
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• Square Corner Ball Mounts Will Not Fit in Factory Trailer Hitch to 1993 Ford F-250 Diesel
  What you are describing is a common problem with some factory hitches. You are correct, you do not want to grind away any of the metal of a ball mount to get it to fit. Removing some of the powder coat is acceptable provided you do not also remove any metal. What I recommend is looking for a ball mount with the more rounded corners. A ball mount like # BM20 has more rounded corners but it is rated for 10,000 pounds whereas the mount you referenced is rated for 16K. Cushioned ball mount...
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• 50 mm Hitch Ball Recommendation for a 2 inch Trailer Hitch
  The only 50 mm hitch ball we offer is the part # 63912 with a 3/4 inch diameter shank that would only fit 1-1/4 inch ball mounts, but a 2 inch hitch ball translates to 50.8 mm. Which is very close. Since you have a 2 inch hitch your best option would be a 2 inch hitch ball like the part # A-90 and a ball mount like the # BWBMHD30010 for if you need a 1 inch rise or 2 inch drop. If you need a different rise/drop you would want to check out the help article I attached on how to pick out...
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• 16K Rated Ball Mount Made in the USA for 2 Inch Trailer Hitches
  The B&W ball mount # BWBMHD30010 is made in the USA. This one is 8-1/2 inches long but there is a longer one, # BWBMHD30011, which is 10-1/4 inches long.
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• Recommended Class V Trailer Hitch for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic Body
  I spoke to my contact at Curt about your 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic. They told me the Curt Class V hitch, part # C15312 is designed to fit your truck if it has the factory cutout bumper. They told me that the cutout is the recessed area on the bumper where the license plate typically goes. this hitch has a 2 inch receiver opening. This hitch should sit right below the bumper and would be just what you are looking for. If you need a ball mount for the hitch I recommend...
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• Which Trailer Hitches Will fit a 2002 Ford E150 Econoline Van
  There are several hitches available for your 2002 E-150 Econoline Van. I have posted a link below of all of the hitches available. I would recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch for the 2002 Ford Van, item # 75703. This hitch is economically priced and can tow up to 6,000 pounds or 10,000 pounds with a proper weight distribution system, if your van has sufficient towing capacity. If you need a hitch with more capacity the Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch, item # 14055, will install on your...
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• How To Determine Which Hitch Ball to Use For Towing a Horse Trailer
  It sounds like you're looking for a hitch ball to tow a trailer with, and which ball you need depends on the coupler size and the weight of the trailer. Without knowing the size of the coupler and the trailer, the etrailer Ball Mount kit # 989900 comes with 2 different sized ball mounts and 2 different sized hitch balls- 1-7/8" and 2"-all of the components in this kit are rated for up to 7500-lbs. This kit will allow you to cover different rises and drops to insure that you're towing your...
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• Thickness of Hitch Ball Platform of B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount
  The thickness of the platform the hitch ball sits on is 1 inch for the B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount # BWBMHD30011. This ball mount has a 16,000 lb capacity and 1,600 lb tongue weight capacity while giving you either a 1 inch rise or 2 inch drop. To secure it to your hitch you'll need Pin & Clip # PC3. For a hitch ball, depending on the size you need, I recommend either 2" Hitch Ball # C69FR or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40008. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well...
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• Comparing B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount to Curt Heavy Duty Ball Mount
  The BandW Heavy-Duty Ball Mount - 1 Rise, 2 - 8-1/2 Long - 16,000 lbs # BWBMHD30010 is very similar tot he Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount with 2-5/16" Ball - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 15,000 lbs # C45331 which has the same hitch ball shank dimension of 1-1/4 inches as well as the same rise and drop. Another benefit is the hitch ball is already installed and torqued to spec. Both are quality ball mounts with the B&W having a slightly higher rated capacity. Stock levels change constantly...
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• Will Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15409 Fit 2006 Dodge 2500 Mega Cab With OEM Hitch
  The hitch you have referenced, Curt Class V Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # C15409, is a 2 inch receiver, and can be installed along with an OEM receiver, on your Dodge Ram 3500. The towing capacity for this hitch is 17000 lbs, and it also has a tongue weight capacity of 2550 lbs. No ball mount, clip or pin is included, so I would recommend B&W Ball Mount, part # BWBMHD30010. I would also recommend Pin and Clip, part # PC3. For a 2-inch hitch ball, I would recommend part # A-90. It has a...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For A 1992 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup
  Yes, the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver part # BWHDRH25124 is a confirmed fit for your 1992 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup as long as you have a factory rear bumper. Depending on your intended uses for the trailer hitch receiver, I recommend using both the B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount part # BWBMHD30010 in addition to our T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118315 for a complete towing setup. If the ball mount does not have the correct rise/drop you...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 1970 Ford F-100 Styleside with Standard Bumper
  Modification and/or relocation of the spare tire mounting bracket is going to be a possibility for any of the trailer hitches for your 1970 Ford F-100 styleside with standard bumper. The spare would have to be positioned further forward on the vehicle if it has to be moved at all. The only way to know for sure is to begin the installation process. There are no specific instructions if the spare does have to move. The most popular hitch option for your truck is # BWHDRH25122. I have included...
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• Is the Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2-5/16" Ball - 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs Made in USA
  The Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2-5/16" Ball part # C45041 is not made in the USA but we do have options that are like the B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount part # BWBMHD30010. This is not a complete kit though so you'd also need to add the 2-5/16" Hitch Bal part # BWHB94050 and Gen-Y Hitch Pin and Clip for 2" Hitches part # 325-GH-096. This setup is over twice the price of the one you picked out and requires you to still torque the hitch ball but it's made up of all USA components.
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• Are There Any Made in the U.S.A. Heavy Duty Ball Mounts for 2" Receivers Available?
  No. While Curt is an American company and manufactures a great deal of their products in the U.S.A., the Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mounts like the # C45340 is not one of those products. If you're looking for a ball mount that is made in the U.S.A., the B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount # BWBMHD30010 has a 16,000-lbs capacity and the same 1" rise/2" drop as the Curt model you were looking at.
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• Recommended Class V Hitch for 2006 GMC Sierra for Towing 10,800 lb Boat
  I'd recommend upgrading that hitch, ASAP. If the hitch fails while you're towing, causing an accident, your insurance company would be well within their rights to deny you coverage which would leave you wide open to all kinds of legal liability. Not a pretty situation. Usually, Class V hitches do indeed have a 2-1/2 inch receiver tube. However, companies like Curt Manufacturing, Draw-Tite and B&W have developed Class V hitches with a 2 inch receiver tube that are strong enough to be classified...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessories for 1995 Ford E150 Econoline Van
  The best hitch for you will depend on what you're planning on using it for and what kind of weight you'll be towing. For a basic Class III hitch with a 5000 Gross Trailer Weight/Gross Tongue Weight, the Curt # 13053 would be recommended. For a higher capacity of 10,000 GTW/1000 TW, the Curt Class IV hitch, part # 14053 would be an excellent choice. There are other hitch alternatives like the Draw-Tite # 75703 you mentioned that are a bit more expensive, but Curt manufactures an excellent...
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• Where Is The Brophy Ball Mount # EA60 Produced
  The Brophy Ball Mount # EA60 is produced overseas, I recommend The B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount - 1 inch Rise, 2 inch Drop - 8-1/2 inch Long - 16,000 pounds # BWBMHD30010 is made in the USA. I also recommend The 2-5/16 inch Hitch Ball - 1-1/4 inch Diameter x 2-3/4 inch Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 pounds # 19286, and The Pin and Clip for 2 inch and 2-1/2 inch Hitches - 5/8 inch Diameter x 3-1/4 inch Span # PC3. I attached a review video link below.
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