ball hitch with extra long shank
#21
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
I think I know where you are going with this. I had to extend my cargo
carrier beyond my oversized spare tire. I ended up making one, but you can
buy them. I refer to it as a ball mount extension.
http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/200180424.htm
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JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long shank, like 14"
> or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just the length
> of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes. thanks
>
carrier beyond my oversized spare tire. I ended up making one, but you can
buy them. I refer to it as a ball mount extension.
http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/200180424.htm
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long shank, like 14"
> or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just the length
> of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes. thanks
>
#22
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
I think I know where you are going with this. I had to extend my cargo
carrier beyond my oversized spare tire. I ended up making one, but you can
buy them. I refer to it as a ball mount extension.
http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/200180424.htm
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130219300.326878.106400@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long shank, like 14"
> or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just the length
> of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes. thanks
>
carrier beyond my oversized spare tire. I ended up making one, but you can
buy them. I refer to it as a ball mount extension.
http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/200180424.htm
--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift
Warn X8000i
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130219300.326878.106400@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> does there exist a ball hitch receiver with a very long shank, like 14"
> or more? i'm not referring to the overall length, but just the length
> of the shank tube that has the receiver pin holes. thanks
>
#23
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
Sorry I was probably not clear enough the first time, and was probably
not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
believe are they designed for that.
not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
believe are they designed for that.
#24
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
Sorry I was probably not clear enough the first time, and was probably
not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
believe are they designed for that.
not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
believe are they designed for that.
#25
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
Sorry I was probably not clear enough the first time, and was probably
not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
believe are they designed for that.
not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
believe are they designed for that.
#26
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
Options:
1. Remove spare and bolt to trailer
2. Install front hitch for either bikes or spare (consider air flow to
radiator)
3. Install bike on trailer when you wish to take both along
4. Bike might attach to spare (not sure of trailer clearance)
Just thinking out loud! ;-)
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Sorry I was probably not clear enough the first time, and was probably
> not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
>
> I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
> ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
> Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
> enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
> because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
> attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
>
> So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
> Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
> draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
>
> I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
> hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
> believe are they designed for that.
>
1. Remove spare and bolt to trailer
2. Install front hitch for either bikes or spare (consider air flow to
radiator)
3. Install bike on trailer when you wish to take both along
4. Bike might attach to spare (not sure of trailer clearance)
Just thinking out loud! ;-)
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130291341.904262.208690@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Sorry I was probably not clear enough the first time, and was probably
> not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
>
> I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
> ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
> Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
> enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
> because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
> attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
>
> So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
> Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
> draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
>
> I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
> hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
> believe are they designed for that.
>
#27
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
Options:
1. Remove spare and bolt to trailer
2. Install front hitch for either bikes or spare (consider air flow to
radiator)
3. Install bike on trailer when you wish to take both along
4. Bike might attach to spare (not sure of trailer clearance)
Just thinking out loud! ;-)
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130291341.904262.208690@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Sorry I was probably not clear enough the first time, and was probably
> not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
>
> I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
> ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
> Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
> enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
> because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
> attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
>
> So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
> Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
> draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
>
> I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
> hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
> believe are they designed for that.
>
1. Remove spare and bolt to trailer
2. Install front hitch for either bikes or spare (consider air flow to
radiator)
3. Install bike on trailer when you wish to take both along
4. Bike might attach to spare (not sure of trailer clearance)
Just thinking out loud! ;-)
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130291341.904262.208690@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Sorry I was probably not clear enough the first time, and was probably
> not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
>
> I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
> ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
> Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
> enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
> because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
> attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
>
> So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
> Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
> draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
>
> I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
> hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
> believe are they designed for that.
>
#28
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
Options:
1. Remove spare and bolt to trailer
2. Install front hitch for either bikes or spare (consider air flow to
radiator)
3. Install bike on trailer when you wish to take both along
4. Bike might attach to spare (not sure of trailer clearance)
Just thinking out loud! ;-)
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130291341.904262.208690@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Sorry I was probably not clear enough the first time, and was probably
> not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
>
> I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
> ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
> Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
> enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
> because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
> attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
>
> So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
> Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
> draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
>
> I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
> hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
> believe are they designed for that.
>
1. Remove spare and bolt to trailer
2. Install front hitch for either bikes or spare (consider air flow to
radiator)
3. Install bike on trailer when you wish to take both along
4. Bike might attach to spare (not sure of trailer clearance)
Just thinking out loud! ;-)
later,
dave AKA vwdoc1
"asdf asdf" <spam.bouncer@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130291341.904262.208690@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Sorry I was probably not clear enough the first time, and was probably
> not using the proper terms either. Let me try again...
>
> I have a rear tire carrier with oversize spare, so I need an extended
> ball mount with about 16" of length from receiver hole to ball hole.
> Every ball mount I have found is too short, it will not extend far
> enough past the spare tire. Also, a regular extension will not work
> because the bike carrier I want to use is the clamp on type that
> attaches to a class 3 draw bar.
>
> So I think what I want is a ball mount with a longer "draw bar".
> Basically I want to be able to have the bike carrier attached to the
> draw bar and also be able to tow a small trailer using the tow ball.
>
> I did look at hitch bike racks that have a builtin tow ball (on a
> hinge), but I would not trust that design to tow my motorcycle nor do I
> believe are they designed for that.
>
#29
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
One out of many daves wrote:
> Options:
> 1. Remove spare and bolt to trailer
> 2. Install front hitch for either bikes or spare (consider air flow to
> radiator)
> 3. Install bike on trailer when you wish to take both along
> 4. Bike might attach to spare (not sure of trailer clearance)
>
> Just thinking out loud! ;-)
> later,
> dave AKA vwdoc1
>
Thanks but for various reasons none of those options will really work
for me.
Someone said you can get longer length draw bars, I'd be very
interested in finding out where...
#30
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Re: ball hitch with extra long shank
One out of many daves wrote:
> Options:
> 1. Remove spare and bolt to trailer
> 2. Install front hitch for either bikes or spare (consider air flow to
> radiator)
> 3. Install bike on trailer when you wish to take both along
> 4. Bike might attach to spare (not sure of trailer clearance)
>
> Just thinking out loud! ;-)
> later,
> dave AKA vwdoc1
>
Thanks but for various reasons none of those options will really work
for me.
Someone said you can get longer length draw bars, I'd be very
interested in finding out where...