What Size is the Hole for the Shank of the Hitch Ball on the etrailer Ball Mount Kit?

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etrailer Ball Mount Kit EBMK2416 dos this have a 1 shank hole for a ball?

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Hey Carlos. The etrailer Ball Mount Kit item # EBMK2416 has a 1-1/4" ball hole diameter for the shank and fits a 2" receiver. This kit includes both 2" and 2-5/16" hitch balls. It also has a hitch pin and a carrying bag. The ball mount itself has a 16,000 lbs capacity and offers a 3" rise or 4" drop. The 2" hitch ball is limited to a 10,000 lbs capacity but the 2-5/16" ball will give you the full 16,000 lbs capacity.

The etrailer Ball Mount Kit item # EBMK2416 comes with everything you need to tow a trailer. Are you needing just a ball mount with a 1" ball hole diameter? If so check out the Curt item # C45230.

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Carlos

11/3/2025

I’m looking for class V min hitch with a 1” ball shank hole with either no drop or 4”’drop The problem I’m having is finding a 1” hole Weigh-safe has 2” drop hitch 10000 rating with a 1500 pin weight with a 2” drop… other then that I’m not aware of anything else

Jerred H.

11/3/2025

@Carlos Hey Carlos. The Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount item # AMSC2 also has a 1" ball hole diameter like the Weigh-Safe item # WS56KR you mentioned. It's also going to be limited to 10,000 lbs. You can use the Hitch Ball Bushing - 1-1/4" to 1" - Zinc item # F-2 on the Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount item # C45341. It has a 17,000 lbs capacity, a 4" drop, and fits a 2" hitch. The bushing will reduce the shank hole from 1-1/4" to 1" in diameter.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 12

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