Recommended Ball Mount and Trailer Ball for 2001 Chevy Silverado

Published 09/01/2015

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Curt Dual Length Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/8" Rise, 3-5/8" Drop - 7,500 lbs

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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs

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Question:

trying to locate a hitch ball for our 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pick up v-8, 2 door, 4wheel drive base model, approx. 6foot box. could you help?

asked by: John H

Expert Reply:

If you have a bumper pull trailer, and are needing the correct ball mount and trailer ball, you'll first need to figure out how much rise or drop you'll need. The FAQ article I've linked you to will describe how to do this.

On a truck like yours, it's extremely likely that the # AMSC2 could work but you'll want to take the measurements as outlined in the FAQ to make sure. You'll need to choose a trailer ball whose ball diameter matches what your trailer coupler is compatible with. The ball size you need should be stamped into the metal of the coupler. You'd also want the diameter of the shank of the ball to be the same as the diameter of the hole in the ball mount. And, as a final consideration, you want the capacity of the ball and the ball mount to be greater than the fully loaded weight of the trailer.

For instance, the # 2923 would use a ball with a 1 inch diameter shank. For a compatible 1-7/8 inch ball, use part # 19260. For a 2 inch ball, use # 63845 or # 63847 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.

expert reply by: Mike L