HItch Ball with a bolt instead of a stud

[daydreamer152]

Hi all,

Years ago I had a 2" hitch ball that had a threaded hole in the ball and was attached from beneath with a bolt that threaded into it.

I have need for a ball designed like that now. Does anyone know where they might be found? or is this just one more thing that is in the past?

Appreciate any and all responses.

Thanks,

 

[robert graham]

Re: HItch Ball with a bolt instead of a stud

I've not seen one like that...most are that big threaded stud with a big nut and washer underneath....maybe your hitch could be drilled/modified to accept the later design? Good Luck!

 

[ToemanDoug]

Re: HItch Ball with a bolt instead of a stud

I think this is what you are looking for. They are located in Canada.

 

[2 Eagles]

Re: HItch Ball with a bolt instead of a stud

Try this site.
http://www.acmehitch.com/trailerballs.htm

 

[daydreamer1252]

Re: HItch Ball with a bolt instead of a stud

Thanks for the help guys! Sorry to take so long to get back but was out of town. Once you pointed out the name of the device it was easy to find. Internally Threaded......never would have thought of that!!

Thanks again......

 

[Rancherlee]

Re: HItch Ball with a bolt instead of a stud

Just be careful, these style balls usually have a low tow rating, somewhere under 3000#

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: HItch Ball with a bolt instead of a stud

Just be careful, these style balls usually have a low tow rating, somewhere under 3000#

+1.

The threaded hole weakens the neck of the ball and it needs a high strength bolt, NOT a common steel bolt.
They are rated as Class I or Class II only!

Why the Requirement?

 

[oldjeep]

Re: HItch Ball with a bolt instead of a stud

The ones these guys are selling are rated at 5K
http://www.acmehitch.com/trailerballs.htm

Biggest issue with the internally threaded balls is that once the bolt seizes they are virtually impossible to remove without damaging the receiver.

 

[daydreamer152]

Re: HItch Ball with a bolt instead of a stud

Was reviewing old subscribed threads and saw that there were additional replies after mine. The cautions noted are good ones. In my case I had to have a LONG bolt welded to the hitch ball bolt (head to head) so I could easily and QUICKLY attach the ball to the sleeve hitch on the garden tractor to pull the utility trailer and boat around on the property. Luckily the load ratings and the possibility of rust (though not much of a problem in N. Texas) will not be a factor. Welded and modified it is now working as intended. All help has been appreciated. Thanks again.....