I tried putting my 2" ball in it and it wont go in?
758483
Ended up using one of these (or similar):Dual 2" Hitch Bicycle Receiver Adapter Extender Extension 4000lb by Generic Dual 2" Hitch Bicycle Receiver Adapter Extender Extension 4000lb
758484
I think it requires a long 3/4" diameter shank. The shank is the threaded bolt beneath the ball. Balls have either a 3/4" diam or 1" diam shank. Yours is probably 1" diam. Get a 2.5" or 3" long shank that is 3/4" diameter and it will fit.
758485
Similar problem - no way to get to nut inside channel to tighten down properly either. Might work for a smaller ball, but I would not trust it even if you could get it on there. The workaround I used (found on Amazon as I needed ASAP for a trip) was to purchase a different receiver hitch that had a "piggy back" receiver welded above it. The upper one can be used to hold the bike rack and the "real" one below allows a ball to be mounted properly. Added advantage is you can get a MUCH better tow rating / capacity using this configuration.Hope this helps.MP
173591
Fortunately mine isn't as snug as yours and it gently slides right out. But, just pull it straight out as the others suggest.
811806
Agreed. Make sure the ball is out of the locking space. If that doesn't work, it could be faulty. I received one that didn't latch properly and the seller promptly sent me a new one.
865838
My hitch came with the two inch ball on it and believe they pretty much all do. Should say in description. If not the shank of the ball is threaded with a big nut and lock washer on the bottom. Remove it then install desired size. These are very tight so need leverage or air.
1545896
Turn it on, let the catapult sling, and turn it off while the sling thing is at the top; there now should be space between that thing and the ball. I hope this helps you
825128
Make sure it isn't over-filled with tablets. It should lock back into place if the o ring is on tight.
1481644
i barely got it to work on my traditional ball and pushin button front door. lf you try it, keep the packaging you bought it in and be prepared to send it back if it doesn't work. l am doubtful.
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With the 1 7/8" ball installed it's 1 3/4" (pretty typical actually), but I didn't check it with the 2" ball, sorry, but I assume it's 1/8" less(?), or 1 5/8"??
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No I checked with a lacrosse ball, the netting is small enough so the ball wont go thru only in the orange part of the net. the sides of the net are to big.
2011735
if you turned the 'squeezing' nut too much were the whole assembley turns you will never get it tight. you get one try at it then you have to back off the nut and drill out bad nutsert an try again with another there is no going back . you might find another one at a hardware store or email dee zee for another . good luck they are tricky!!!!
1958471
I'm having the same issue. I put a small paperclip in and it goes in, but there doesn't seem to be anything to push against.
1354648
I mounted my pintle hook in the center of the mounting plate. At that position the top of the 2" ball is dead even with the top of the 2" tube. If you move it up you will gain an inch or at the bottom it will lower it an inch.
865839
go get a 2" ball...you will need two large wrenches to change it out or take it to a rv center and they will...no real problems
1136991
I got mine on ebay and also got a smaller ball. I'm hoping the answers are correct and it will stretch out. I know the ball I already had seems a lot thinner than this one. So maybe that's why.
1257595
I have a 200w and cannot, cannot, get the ball into the mount. very frustrating. Going to try the sock trick.
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I have a 2" ball and it fits, It should work with 2 5/16" ball because the socket is 5/16"larger and the design makes it a solid fit once it is drawn in place. It is good quality for the price.
487676
Try sucking the air our before you close it that way it's a tight fit and if that dosent work try adding some foam around it.