Choosing a Ball Mount For a 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Receiver

Updated 10/24/2016 | Published 10/21/2016

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Question:

Does this hitch come in a 1inch shank size? Frankly, are there any hitches that come in a 1inch shank with a ?

asked by: Teresa D

Expert Reply:

You mentioned a 1 inch shank size for a ball mount, and the industry standard sizes are 1-1/4 inch, 2 inch, or 2-1/2 inch.

The 1-1/4 inch ball mounts come in a variety of rise and drop options to allow you to safely tow a trailer level. I've attached a link for you to see all your options. There aren't adjustable ball mounts for the 1-1/4 inch receivers, so you will have to do some measuring of your tow vehicle, from ground to the inside top edge of your receiver and from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the tongue of your trailer. I've attached an article to help.

You will also want to check to see if you have a Class I hitch receiver or a Class II hitch receiver, because Class I receivers have a welded tab on the inside that prevents a Class II ball mount to work. This is a way the manufacturer helps people not overload their hitch, but it can be a pain for people because it does limit the fit of some parts.

Many ball mounts do not come with the pin or a hitch ball. You will need a pin and clip like # PC2 or a locking pin like # e98879. You will also need a 1-7/8 inch ball like # 19256 or a 2 inch ball like # 19258.

expert reply by: Jason S