Ball Mount Recommendation with 4 inches of Drop and Platform Thickness of 3/4 inch

Published 03/26/2018

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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

(2639)

$23.44

Replacement Sway Control Tab for Weight Distribution System - Weld On

(32)

$21.05

2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

(4004)

$17.94

Question:

I purchased this ball about a month ago. Just got around to installing it. The instructions said it needs to be tightened to 100lb torque to be accurate. Ive seen your QandA section that says that I would need a specialized crescent torque wrench to do this? Ive tried to find a crescent torque wrench with a 1 1/2 inch diameter, but they dont seem to exist. Where can they be found? Or is there a workaround to be able to tighten the ball to 100 lb torque? Or is there somewhere I can take the ball to where it can be tightene? Like an autoshop, etc.? Any advice would be appreciated.

asked by: James G

Expert Reply:

What you want is the Draw Tite ball mount part # DT40201. This ball mount has a 4 inch drop and has a ball mount platform thickness of 3/4 inches.

For a 2 inch ball you'd want the part # A-90 or for 2-5/16 inch you'd want part # 19286.

expert reply by: Jameson C

James G.

1/12/2018

Thanks for your quick reply. Just to confirm, I would be able to use/attach/weld a sway control tab to this mount? Also I would be able to use a Weigh Safe Universal Tow Ball WSUN1 with it?

Jameson C.

1/12/2018

Yes, the sway control tab # 3442 can be welded to the ball mount part # DT40201. This ball mount has a 1-1/4 inch diameter hole so to use with the part # WSUN-1 you need the sleeve adapter part # RP80106.

James G.

1/13/2018

I see you're suggesting a 1 1/4 inch bushing to reduce the Draw Tite tow mount ball to a 1 inch diameter. Wouldn't this create accuracy and or safety problems for the Weigh Safe Universal Tow Ball when installed? Don't you have any tow mount bars that have a 4 inch drop, 3/4 inch thickness and 1 inch diameter hole?

Jameson C.

1/13/2018

I think we found the ball mount that will be your best option. The part # 2753 has a 4 inch drop, 1 inch ball hole, and can have the bracket welded to it, and is compatible with the # WSUN-1.