2 5/16 Trailer Balls

Dave Sherburne NY · Jun 28, 2010

Why are some of these trailer balls made taller like they had a stack of washers on the shaft?
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Welding man · Jun 28, 2010

This is a high lift ball for a gooseneck hitch, so you can mount a plate on the frame under the pick-up bed and cut a hole in the bed and let it stick up through the bed. I have installed dozens and dozens of them in the last 30 years.

Dave Sherburne NY · Jun 28, 2010

Is it necessary for a gooseneck hitch if the ball is mounted above the floor??

State of Jefferson · Jun 28, 2010

I'd say yes. You may not need the full "high rise" ball, but at least a "mid rise". Gooseneck couplers are wider around the outside of the ball, so when things are off kilter sideways, or front to back, the coupler could rub on your mount plate.

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Oldmax · Jun 29, 2010

I don't care where you get your 2 5/16 ball be sure to check rating on the top of ball. HF is selling some with a 5000 lb rating They are going to get someone killed.

bc · Jun 30, 2010

Hello welding man. What size plate and thickness do you weld onto a truck frame for a hitch? Where do you locate in relation to the rear axle? Do you bolt it or weld it? I may be tempted to put one on my 1/2 ton f150. I know it couldn't pull a full load but an empty one or with a horse or two. Thanks.

jose bagge · Jul 1, 2010

long shank is also used on some "pintle hook" combo hitches

J.Wondergem · Jul 1, 2010

bc. I run mine 3 inches ahead of the center of the rear axle, on the 3/4, and on the 1 ton.

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