Hitch Ball

Hitch Balls for Trailer Hitch Ball Mounts

Hitch balls are designed to be installed into ball mounts or draw bars, and provide a quick and simple towing solution for transporting most light- and medium-duty loads. Once your vehicle is equipped with a receiver tube and ball mount, the hitch ball can be installed into the mounting hole of the receiver and secured with a nut and lock washer. When determining the correct hitch ball size needed, it's important to consider the appropriate size to properly fit the trailer coupler, the weight of what is being towed, and the shank size to make sure it can be properly secured to the ball mount. Some hitch balls may also have specific class or weight ratings, so ensuring you choose not only the right size of hitch ball, but also one that can stand up to the trailer and the loads you tow most frequently, is an important part of towing safety. If you need a new hitch ball, or if your trailer requires a differently-sized hitch ball, O'Reilly Auto Parts carries a selection of hitch balls that can be installed and changed easily to provide safe and effective trailer connection and hauling.