Can 2-5/16 inch Ball Tow Trailer with a 2 inch Ball Coupler
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 11/05/2024
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Question:
Can a 2 5/16inch ball be used to tow a trailer with a 2inch coupler?
asked by: Ron Z
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Expert Reply:
Hey Ron, no there isn't a way to do that. The larger ball will not fit into the coupler. You'll need a 2 inch ball like the part # A-90.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
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Jameson C.
12/15/2025
Hey Ron, how did things go after switching to the 2-inch hitch ball? Knowing what worked might help others trying to match their trailer coupler size.