Purpose of Pin Hole on Side of Gen-Y Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch Receivers

Updated 11/10/2023 | Published 11/09/2023

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Question:

Does the pin hole at the ball end serve any purpose?

asked by: Lewis

Expert Reply:

Yes, the pin hole you're talking about on the Gen-Y 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch Receivers # 325-GH-064 is actually there so you can turn the ball mount 90-degrees in the hitch receiver and install the 1-7/8" Bolt-On Hitch Ball # 325-GH-090 if you ever need to tow a trailer with that small of a coupler.

It's just a simple but effective way to get some extra use out of this ball mount.

expert reply by: Jon G