Replacement For Shelby 5135 Coupler With 3 Channel

Updated 11/24/2025 | Published 05/28/2019

Question:

I need a replacement tongue for my trailer it is a 2” ball with 3” channel with 2 bolts 3” center Shelby 5135

asked by: Daniel J

Expert Reply:

I recommend etrailer.com Channel Tongue Coupler part # CT-5003-Z to replace the Shelby 5135 coupler. The etrailer.com coupler has a channel width of 3" and takes a 2" ball. It also has 3" from center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole which are the dimensions of your Shelby coupler.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Joel

9/26/2024

I have a Shelby 5135 that I would like to replace with something maybe 2' longer. The purpose would be so that I don't have to back my trailer so far in to launch/load exposing my truck wheels to the salt water. I live in St Helena Island, SC. Any thoughts? TIA Joel

Heather A.

9/26/2024

@Joel The best option to extend your setup for backing into the water is to use a longer ball mount like part # 80232. This will give you a 15-3/4" extension.

Daviid.r

7/26/2025

I need a replacement for a 5135 Shelby mechanism to fit 2 inch ball for my trailer..

Heather A.

8/5/2025

@Daviidr I'm sorry we do not have the parts to rebuild the Shelby 5135. There are repair kits out there available if you google repair kit for 5135 Shelby coupler.

Craig

11/24/2025

How far down are the mounting hole from the inside top of the coupler? My Shelby 5135 is 1" down and all the couplers I've found in stores are 3/4" down. I really don't want to drill new holes in my trailer.