Whats the Longest Sleeve Style Trailer Coupler for 2-51/6 Hitch Balls

Updated 04/16/2025 | Published 11/13/2022

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Sleeve-Lock Trailer Coupler - Adjustable Channel Mount - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - 12.5K

(173)

$71.34

Ram 3-Position Adjustable Channel Bracket for Couplers - 6" Height Adjustment - 14,000 lbs

(22)

$25.11

Flint Hill Goods Adj Tri-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5.75" Drop/Rise

(980)

$138.87

Question:

Im looking for a coupler either this one or a similar one, but Im not seeing many length specs Im looking for the longest one you have to get a little more clearance between the two unit any help would be appreciated Thanks

asked by: Nick J

Expert Reply:

The Sleeve-Lock Trailer Coupler part # CTA-296 which is designed to be used with something like the Ram 3-Position Adjustable Channel Bracket part # CTA-CB4 measures 9-7/8" from the center of the mounting holes to the tip of the coupler.

That said, the longer the trailer coupler is, the more your weight capacity will be reduced so most trailer coupler manufactures don't really list the coupler lengths. If you need to extend the connection between the vehicle and trailer I simply recommend a longer ball mount like the Flint Hill Goods Adj Tri-Ball Mount part # FHG92VR which measures 13" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball. This is a much safer way of going about the above. I have attached our list of longer ball mounts below as well if the above won't work.

expert reply by: Conner L

Longer S.

4/13/2025

Hi. Can I use longer ball mount with this FHG92VR to move my trailer further? Like this one for example: 325-GH-054? Thanks

Jesse M.

4/14/2025

@LongerS Sorry but I cannot recommend doing that. It is tricky because the # FHG92VR ball mount has only been tested and rated using the "shorter" ball mount that is included with it. Using a longer shank moves the center of weight farther from the hitch which exaggerates the downward force. So you get into unknown weight capacities which is a dangerous game. The # FHG92VR ball mount should only be used with the included short ball mount.

Vlad

4/14/2025

@JesseM Thank you, sir. Then plz, recommend 2” hitch ball mount long enough for me to be able to open tailgate. At this time trailer jack is on the way. Existing hitch ball mount is about 11.5” from the receiver hole to the Center of the 5/16 ball.

Jesse M.

4/14/2025

@Vlad How much extra length would you say you need on top of the current 11.5" ? We do have some extended ball mounts like the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount # 80232. This is 6K rated and measures 15-3/4" from the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball. You could use that with the 2" ball part # 63845.