What Size Hitch Ball Will Fit my 2002 Chevrolet S-10 Bumper Ball Hole

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I have a chevy s-10 2002 ext cab and I need to know which hitch ball will fit my bumper..I liked the way this one looks and thats its stainless steel..I am not sure if it will fit.. thanks..

asked by: Bobby

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In order to make a proper selection for a hitch ball, you will need to find out what diameter size ball your trailer needs. It should be stamped on the trailer coupler or frame, either 1-7/8 or 2 inch.

All bumper ball holes are 3/4 of an inch, so you will need to pick a ball with a 3/4 inch shank diameter. The ball you were looking at, part # A-82, is a 3/4 inch shank diameter and is a 2 inch diameter ball. If you need a 1-7/8 inch ball, you would use part # A-80. Those are our only stainless hitch balls with a 3/4 inch shank. Please note that the A-80 has a capacity of 2,000 pounds whereas A-82 has a capacity of 3,500 pounds.

I have included a link to a page with all our 3/4 inch shanks.

expert reply by: Patrick B

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Brad

4/2/2025

Not all shanks are 3/4. 1 7/8 and the light duty are 3/4. The standard 2in is 1in shank. And the 2 5/16 is 1 1/4in shank

Bryce D.

4/2/2025

@Brad Thanks for that info, Brad!

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