I just need a couple inches.....

jmcarter · 12-30-2018, 02:53 PM

Have you looked at the available shanks that would move the actual ball aft by 2 inches? Not all the shanks have the same dimension from hitch pin hole to the ball...and course different brand weight distribution hitches may dictate which shank you can use. Know the SuperHitch brand with truss type extensions are way too expensive but offer even more..

Ive used etrailer.com for unique towing options.

Jeff Teuton · 12-30-2018, 08:18 PM

If all else fails, get a solid bar 2.5 and drill and cut it to what you need. It won't break, but takes about a 12 pack to drill it.

rallye bob · 12-31-2018, 11:41 AM

This is the weight distribution hitch I am using.
https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Dist...e/RP66542.html

Run to Rund · 12-31-2018, 08:09 PM

A longer ball mount would work, but rather than increase leverage on the truck, I welded on a new trailer jack mounting plate just behind the coupler.

rallye bob · 12-31-2018, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Run to Rund

A longer ball mount would work, but rather than increase leverage on the truck, I welded on a new trailer jack mounting plate just behind the coupler.

Help me understand "just behind the coupler"?

jmcarter · 01-01-2019, 09:50 AM

Assume he’s talking welding on a plate just aft of the existing coupler (see link) with holes to remount the electric jack. This is probably the simpler approach unless it doesn’t work because of an existing battery/generator box on the A frame.

https://www.etrailer.com/A-Frame-Tra...CA-5400-B.html

Dave Ribeiro · 01-01-2019, 11:42 AM

rallye bob,

I had the same problem and did exactly what Jeff/ Jim suggested !!!! You should only need 2-3" to clear the electric jack ?? Then make sure you rebalance the trailer by ( level) checking the four corners before you Tow ???
Make sure you measure the tube and shaft, a couple times before you cut and drill for clearance ? I have had No-problems in over 10 years of Towing, Good - Luck..

12-30-2018, 02:53 PM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,297 Likes: 2,386 Liked 3,184 Times in 973 Posts	Re: I just need a couple inches..... Have you looked at the available shanks that would move the actual ball aft by 2 inches? Not all the shanks have the same dimension from hitch pin hole to the ball...and course different brand weight distribution hitches may dictate which shank you can use. Know the SuperHitch brand with truss type extensions are way too expensive but offer even more.. Ive used etrailer.com for unique towing options. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-30-2018, 08:18 PM	#2
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: I just need a couple inches..... If all else fails, get a solid bar 2.5 and drill and cut it to what you need. It won't break, but takes about a 12 pack to drill it. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

12-31-2018, 11:41 AM	#3
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 489 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: I just need a couple inches..... This is the weight distribution hitch I am using. https://www.etrailer.com/Weight-Dist...e/RP66542.html Last edited by rallye bob; 12-31-2018 at 11:43 AM.

12-31-2018, 08:09 PM	#4
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: I just need a couple inches..... A longer ball mount would work, but rather than increase leverage on the truck, I welded on a new trailer jack mounting plate just behind the coupler.

01-01-2019, 09:50 AM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,297 Likes: 2,386 Liked 3,184 Times in 973 Posts	Re: I just need a couple inches..... Assume he’s talking welding on a plate just aft of the existing coupler (see link) with holes to remount the electric jack. This is probably the simpler approach unless it doesn’t work because of an existing battery/generator box on the A frame. https://www.etrailer.com/A-Frame-Tra...CA-5400-B.html __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 01-01-2019 at 09:52 AM.

01-01-2019, 11:42 AM	#7
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: I just need a couple inches..... rallye bob, I had the same problem and did exactly what Jeff/ Jim suggested !!!! You should only need 2-3" to clear the electric jack ?? Then make sure you rebalance the trailer by ( level) checking the four corners before you Tow ??? Make sure you measure the tube and shaft, a couple times before you cut and drill for clearance ? I have had No-problems in over 10 years of Towing, Good - Luck.. __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

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