Selecting Trailer Ball - Lexus GX 460 User Manual

Selecting trailer ball

Use the correct trailer ball for your application.
Trailer ball load rating
1
Matches or exceeds the gross trailer
weight rating of the trailer.
Ball diameter
2
Matches the size of the trailer coupler.
Most couplers are stamped with the
required trailer ball size.
Trailer class
IV
II and III
I
Shank length
3
Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock washer and nut by at least 2 threads.
Shank diameter
4
Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.
GX460_OM_OM60L72U_(U)
Typical trailer ball size
2 5/16 in.
2 in.
1 7/8 in.
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