How to Install the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches on a 2013 Ford F-150 Video

The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver #13138 is certainly the hitch I recommend for your 2004 Ford Ranger so that the spare tire can remain stored under the vehicle. To choose the correct ball mount for your truck and trailer, it is best to…

For a 2 inch diameter stainless steel hitch ball to use with the Ball Mount part #EA40 that you referenced the Brophy ball part #SC23-C would work great. This ball has 2-1/8 inch long shank that is 1 inch in diameter so it would fit the #EA40 well.

To help alleviate the back and forth chucking you are experiencing with your 2 inch receiver there are a couple of things I recommend doing. First is to use a cushioned ball mount, the Convert-A-Ball, which is designed to reduce this type of movement…

Yes, on a ball mount that can be used in both the rise or drop position such as #AMSC4 that you referenced, the capacity remains the same. For this ball mount it is rated for 10,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 2,000 pounds tongue weight. I have…

We do have some anti-rattle locking pins that will fit the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount #AMSC4, but the Lets Go Aero Anti-Rattle Device and Lock #63232 is not compatible as it needs a hollow shank to fit properly. You can purchase separate…

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…

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…

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

Hey JD, The Weigh Safe Hitch w/ Built-In Scale for 2.5" Hitch #WS88RR uses hitch pic lock #WS54CR, which has a shear strength capacity of 45,000lbs according to Weigh Safe.

Hey Ozzie, since the Weigh Safe Hitch W/ Built-In Scale #WS56KR has a 1" ball shank hole you can use any hitch ball with that diameter like the 2" Hitch Ball #63845 which has a 2" diameter and a 7,500 lb capacity. If you have any other…

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…