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path1
Explorer
Oct 15, 2017

$500 math question on extending ball mount shank

For every inch I extend ball mount shank how much additional force (psi, torque, etc) will be generated on hitch receiver? Any rule of thumbs or formulas? Was hoping people would reply in percentage...
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Bedlam
Moderator
Oct 16, 2017
Torklift makes receivers that can handle heavy weights with extensions. Even if you dont’t buy one, look at the size of the side plates used on the receiver to overcome that additional leverage.

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