Selecting The Correct Hitch Ball:
ALWAYS USE THE PROPERLY RATED HITCH BALL FOR YOUR TOWING SYSTEM.
Your towing system’s maximum weight rating is always equal to the lowest rated item in the system.
Your hitching system cannot be upgraded to a rating higher than the maximum rating of your hitch.
For example:
A 3,500 lb. ball on a 2,000 lb. max trailer weight rated hitch does not increase your towing capacity to 3,500 lbs. Your hitching system is still rated at 2,000 lbs.
Conversely, a 2,000 lb. ball on a 3,500 lb. max trailer weight-rated hitch decreases your maximum towing capacity to 2,000 lbs.
The hitch ball diameter (A) must be the same diameter as the trailer coupler (1-7/8, 2", or 2-5/16").
The shank diameter (B) of the hitch ball should be the same as the hole diameter in the (correct) ball mount you selected.
The shank length (C) should be long enough to allow at least two threads to be visible when the hitch ball is installed and the nut completely tightened.
You can usually find the correct size stamped on the trailer's coupler.
About:
Solid Steel hitch balls are designed to meet all safety requirements of VESC regulation V-5.
Cold Forged for Superior Strength.
When installing hitch balls, torque all 3/4" shank diameter (B) balls to 160ft/lbs., 1" shank diameter (B) balls to 250ft/lbs., and 1-1/4" shank diameter (B) balls to 450ft/lbs.
Ball
Dia.
Finish
Shank
Dia.
Shank
Length
Drawbar
Thickness
GTW
GVWR
A
Zinc
Chrome
B
C
Range
Rating
1-7/8"
63811
63810
3/4"
1-1/2"
3/8" - 5/8"
2,000
1-7/8"
63813
63812
3/4"
2-3/8"
3/8" - 1-3/8"
2,000
1-7/8"
-
63814
3/4"
3-3/8"
3/8" - 2-1/8"
2,000
1-7/8"
63817
63816
1"
2-1/8"
3/8" - 3/4"
2,000
1-7/8"
63819
63818
1"
3-3/8"
3/8" - 2-1/8"
2,000
2"
63821
63820
3/4"
1-1/2"
3/8" - 5/8"
3,500
2"
63823
63822
3/4"
2-3/8"
3/8" - 1-3/8"
3,500
2"
-
63824
3/4"
3-3/8"
3/8" - 2-1/8"
3,500
2"
63827
63826
1"
2-1/8"
3/8" - 3-4"
6,000
2"
63829
63828
1"
3-3/8"
3/8" - 2-1/8"
6,000
2"
63831
63830
1-1/4"
2-3/4"
3/8" - 1"
8,000
2-5/16"
63833
63832
1"
2-1/8"
3/8" - 3/4"
6,000
2-5/16"
63835
63834
1-1/4"
2-3/4"
3/8" - 1"
12,000
2-5/16"
-
63836#
1-1/4"
2-3/4"
3/8" - 1"
14,000
2-5/16"
-
63838#
1-1/4"
2-3/4"
3/8" - 1"
17,000
# Ultra Frame or Titan receiver and ball mount must be used to achieve 14,000lbs. rating.
Consult to vehicle owners manual for maximum towing capabilities.
Selecting The Correct Hitch Ball:
