Ball Mount with Angle that Would Best Match Underslung Style Coupler

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If you have an Underslung coupler, which ball should you use If you look at the Blue Ox underslung hitch ball, the angle that the ball is pointed is not straight up and down the ball points toward the tow vehicle That is why disconnecting the normal ball from the underslung ball receiver from the ball is difficult. Grease will not help the correct ball angle will make all the difference So does BW make the correct ball angle, Blue Ox does it calls for an underslung coupler

asked by: Miley

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Hey Miley, there aren't any underslung specific coupler balls available. The head of the underslung Blue Ox weight distribution systems does angle the ball back so best option might be a Gen-Y Glyder ball mount like the part # 325-GH-12005 that is cushioned but as it unloads it would tilt back like you are wanting.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Miley

4/10/2025

Is there a unit that can handle a trailer weighing more than 7,000 lbs. ?

Jameson C.

4/10/2025

@Miley Unfortunately there isn't.

Miley

4/11/2025

@JamesonC I'm amazed you sell the 14,000 hitch but not the correct hitch ball that stops the problems of disconnecting and the connection and disconnection of the 2 misaligned components I experienced the sudden drop on the trailer and lifted the trailer really high with a sudden drop of the truck once the misalignment was overcome with a sudden and violent release or drop of the trailer hitch onto the wrong setup between the 2 miss matched connection setup

Miley

4/15/2025

@JamesonC I found the only hitch manufacturer that designs a ball hitch for an underslung coupler that you sell A-Frame Trailer Coupler - Underslung - Thumb Latch - Black - 2-5/16" Ball - Weld On - 14K - etrailer Code: CA-5335-B The underslung hitch ball setup you sell: Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - 2" Hitch - Underslung - 10K GTW, 1K TW Code: BXW1503 and Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution w/Sway Control - 7-Hole Shank - Underslung - 8K GTW, 800 lbs TW Code: BLU23FR So you sell underslung hitches and couplers I contacted GEN-Y, They never heard of a need for an underslung hitch ball or that any trailer company used the type of connector, because they didn't know there was even an underslung coupler being made

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Answer 1

Hey Josh, this is an interesting question but I checked with Gen-Y and they state you can't use the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 6" Drop - 7K #325-GH-12005 in the rise position even though the sticker on the…

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Answer 2

I reached out to Gen-Y, who told me the thickness is approximately 1/2" for the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2" Drop - 7K #325-GH-12001 and the 6" Drop #325-GH-12005. Along with that, the platform has a…

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Answer 3

I have a few options depending on the amount you will be towing and how adjustable you want to hitch to be for other trailers. First is the Curt RockerBall Anti-Rattle Towing Kit #C63KR. This uses a standard style ball mount with a cushioned 2"…

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Answer 4

The Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount part #CAB-UM is indeed an excellent option that will help improve the overall towing experience by decreasing the felt road shock in the tow vehicle. The Convert-A-Ball in particular as you…

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Answer 5

An underslung trailer coupler is one that attaches to the bottom of the trailer frame and an overslung one is one that attaches to the top of the frame. The Replacement Head for Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Systems part #BXW4011 is for…

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Answer 6

The Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 6" Drop - 7K #325-GH-12005 that you referenced would be a great solution for your trailer. It's adjustable in drop so you'd be able to get it exactly where you need it and…

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Answer 7

We do have the Raised Ball Attachment #SHK77ZR which you could use with your Shocker Hitch Impact Max Cushioned Ball Mount #SHK34RR. These will give you a much larger range of ball mount positions.

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Answer 8

For that type of shank you're going to need a weight distribution hitch head and for that I recommend the Replacement Weight Distribution Bolt-Together Round Bar Head #PS58442 because it comes with a hitch ball as well as all of the hardware you…

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Answer 9

The center hole to center hole distance between the hitch pin hole of the Fastway #FA49-00-5600 adjustable ball mount and the holes that the ball platform mounts to is 5-1/8 inches. The distance between the center of the trailer ball and the holes…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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