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supraman Enthusiast

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trying to get a new hitch for my 2001 Silverado 2500 HD. Never knew it was so damn difficult my gosh.

 

I have everything figured out, receiver size (2" X 2") 2 5/16" ball, 1.25" ball shank, 2" drop, Class III/IV 12,000lb (for my application)...

 

BUT I can not find anywhere how long the ball mount length is, which is a measurement from the ball hole to the pin hole (not the entire thing). This is the length needed to ensure the pin will line up and the end will be flush with the receiver (or so I assume).

 

Here is an example of one - http://www.etrailer.com/pc-BMC3~40330.htm

 

As you can see the length that I have no way to know if it is what my truck requires is 8 1/2" On ebay I've seen some that are more, some that are less.

 

Can anyone help me here?? Someone must know this with an 2500HD ! :lol:

builderpaul Enthusiast

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Never even knew there was any differance, thought it was an industry standard thing. I must have been lucky all these years. I have used my 2x2 hitch with many different receivers and it has always worked. It has been on 3 of my own trucks my kid borrowed it for his truck and a friend uses it also.

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Same here. Never knew it was something to check. I've always just put them on from straight to 5 inch drops with all ball sizes. The pin always lined up.

SLESierra Enthusiast

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some sites just over complicate a simple matter. Only reason I could see a difference for the length would be a short tongue trailer or one with brakes on the tongue requiring a certain angle?

supraman Enthusiast

supraman

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forgot to add that the stock housing (or at least what I think is stock) has the pin hole 2.5" from the end of the hitch. The entire housing is only 7".

 

So seems to me the ball mount hitch will need to protrude out from the hitch housing and the pin WILL be 2.5" into the housing. So if you got something like I liked above, 8.5 inches long, it should stick out 6 inches.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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I think you are overcomplicating a very simple item. Any good name brand ball mount will work just fine. I've had receivers on many trucks and never had any issue over the length of the mount. It's a non issue.

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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Pretty much any 2" square hitch (class III or IV) will work for you.

 

The 2 most important things are making sure that the hole for the ball mount is the exact size as the ball shank. Stay away from anything you have to use a spacer with. Secondly get the right drop for your application. The standard is 18" to the top of the ball, but on some heavy trailers, 20" to the top of the ball (from the ground on a level surface) is what you'll need.

 

Too much or not enough tounge weight will make for a scary tow... so make the trailer as level as possible and loaded correctly!

hubbycap Senior Enthusiast

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I think you are overcomplicating a very simple item. Any good name brand ball mount will work just fine. I've had receivers on many trucks and never had any issue over the length of the mount. It's a non issue.

 

 

+1

 

I got one at Walmart, it was fine.

supraman Enthusiast

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yeah I'm probably being a bit paranoid here. I am towing a lot of valuables so really trying to do my research here.

 

And I'd rather make a silly post than a post of someone making a huge mistake due to a small oversight LOL

 

I appreciate the input everyone, thank you!

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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yeah I'm probably being a bit paranoid here. I am towing a lot of valuables so really trying to do my research here.

 

And I'd rather make a silly post than a post of someone making a huge mistake due to a small oversight LOL

 

I appreciate the input everyone, thank you!

I don't consider your post silly at all. This is what this forum is for. We get a little "smarty pants" sometimes with our answers just for giggles but don't let us offend! :banghead:

supraman Enthusiast

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oh I know how it goes, been on supra and trailblazer SS forums for years :banghead: Glad to join this community as well.

 

thanks again for the advice/input

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