davey buoy Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Installed the new hitch on the truck.Receiver slid in nice.The receiver is rated 500lb tongue,5000 lb tow.Well within my limits. My question is the hole is way over sized for my 1 7/8" and 2 "ball stem.It will fit in,but a lot of forward and back play as well side to side.Is there a bushing I may need?. Are there larger shank balls for that hole?. My explorer bumper hole was a tad loose,but not as bad as this.Any ideas would be appreciated as always.Thanks. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 You need a bigger shank on your ball. Princess auto is your friend. Sounds like the 1 inch. They are pretty cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 You need a bigger shank on your ball. Princess auto is your friend. Sounds like the 1 inch. They are pretty cheap. Thanks,I will look into that.No good the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschool Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Many ball kits come with a spacer/bushing already included. The bushing is also offered separately at most outlets selling this equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Many ball kits come with a spacer/bushing already included. The bushing is also offered separately at most outlets selling this equipment. Do you think CT would carry this bushing? .Would save buying two balls,not that it would be that much anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 If they don't have them I am thinking that any place that sells trailers, towing equipment (like uhaul) might? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 CT doesn't carry them, (at least in Barrie). Also checked PA this morning, they didn't either. I think a piece of 1" od, 3/4" id iron pipe would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 CT doesn't carry them, (at least in Barrie). Also checked PA this morning, they didn't either. I think a piece of 1" od, 3/4" id iron pipe would work. I should Have something like or close to that at my shop.Thanks for the tip.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Home hardware has them, at least the one I worked at carried the bushing kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Don't mess around, for under twenty bucks, you will have the right ball for your hitch setup. A lit if force is exerted on them. Have the right one and do not worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.mech Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Don't mess around, for under twenty bucks, you will have the right ball for your hitch setup. A lit if force is exerted on them. Have the right one and do not worry. x2. A 2" ball with a 3/4" pin is only rated for 3500# while a 2" ball with a 1" pin is rated for 6000#. Even if you're only towing 3500# now, you never know when your hitch insert may end up towing something heavier.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 A ball is $7 at princess auto. Probably worth it to just get a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Well fellows,went to my shop this morning and found some 7/8" deep stainless steel collars,and wouldn't you know it. 1" x 3/4". Added a 1.75"x 3/4" washer for the bottom,along with the lock washer. Fit like a glove. I have way to much stuff,looking like I have to move some of it soon lol.That material is as strong or stronger then the receiver hitch IMO. Thanks for all your ideas.Got me to thinking,and done. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 (edited) CT doesn't carry them, (at least in Barrie). Also checked PA this morning, they didn't either. I think a piece of 1" od, 3/4" id iron pipe would work. YUP Glad you got it fixed up Dave. Edited June 15, 2015 by Brian B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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