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AsLan7 wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:05 pm They sell them at UHaul & Walmart too. Also Pep Boys.

You talking about the ball mounts or jacks? All of the ones that I have seen at various stores close by me are only rated for 5000 lbs.

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:05 pm I don't know if you will have the clearance for that one. The shaft with the pin in it seems awful short.

The specs look like they check out. When the pin is pulled that leg should extend down quite a bit, then once it's extended all the way I can start cranking to raise it more.

You could go back to 14 inch tires and down to 6 inch.

No the hitch pin not the Jack pin.

thunder550 wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:11 pm

AsLan7 wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:05 pm They sell them at UHaul & Walmart too. Also Pep Boys.

You talking about the ball mounts or jacks? All of the ones that I have seen at various stores close by me are only rated for 5000 lbs.

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:05 pm I don't know if you will have the clearance for that one. The shaft with the pin in it seems awful short.

The specs look like they check out. When the pin is pulled that leg should extend down quite a bit, then once it's extended all the way I can start cranking to raise it more.

I’ve seen the chrome 8000 pound and up at both Walmart and Pep Boys in PA.

What about something like this: https://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Curt/D900.html

Gives you a bit more options on the drop and also is a long shank model so it should hopefully clear the bumper.

NautiGirl wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:27 pm What about something like this: https://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Curt/D900.html

Gives you a bit more options on the drop and also is a long shank model so it should hopefully clear the bumper.

I call that the Frankenball.

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:13 pm No the hitch pin not the Jack pin.

Oh gotcha. Yeah I'd have to look at specs. Need to see if I can find MFG web site. Also need a 1-1/4" shank hole to reuse current ball. That has 1". Could maybe use but would have to get a new ball too.

AsLan7 wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:14 pm I’ve seen the chrome 8000 pound and up at both Walmart and Pep Boys in PA.

Oh cool, I'll check it out then. Thanks

NautiGirl wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:27 pm What about something like this: https://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Curt/D900.html

Gives you a bit more options on the drop and also is a long shank model so it should hopefully clear the bumper.

If I have to do one like that I will (thanks for the link btw), would prefer to do a fixed mount to have less moving parts but that's definitely an option.

thunder550 wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 9:29 pm

Big Block Power wrote: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:13 pm No the hitch pin not the Jack pin.

Oh gotcha. Yeah I'd have to look at specs. Need to see if I can find MFG web site. Also need a 1-1/4" shank hole to reuse current ball. That has 1". Could maybe use but would have to get a new ball too.

I think your balls are the least of your concern.lol

Man I figured you'd be more concerned about my shank hole than my ball.

Maybe i'm showing my ignorance or something else but from your pics.I don't see anything wrong with what you have now. It's not too high or low. But then a little too high or low never seemed to bother my tow rig.

+1!!
Thunder I think you're getting your panties in a wad for no reason. Just pull the darn thing to the lake and be happy with it! If you was going across country that might be one thing but....
Tell you what, try putting a round peg in a square hole. That should keep you busy for a while!

HH thanks, this is why I was looking for opinions

Yt...here ya go



I'll probably go ahead and replace the trailer jack soon since that will solve a different issue for me as well, being able to drain the bilge with the boat on the trailer. Then run what I got for awhile and see if it bothers me. At this point I don't think nose down is negative in any way, but we'll see if I get tired of looking at it

You don't need a Jack to drain your boat.pull the plug at the launch. I've seen those steel bad boys.lol
Oh did you order that receiver yet.lol