Hitch Accessories - Balls, Mounts, Pins and D Rings for Towing

What This Hitch Accessories Collection Covers

This collection brings together the hardware that makes a receiver, ball mount, trailer coupler, and towing setup work together. Products include adjustable mounting pieces, locking pins, hitch covers, recovery accessories, gooseneck components, fifth wheel adapters, and related trailer connection hardware.

Receiver and Ball Mount Hardware

Match receiver size, shank size, ball diameter, ball mount drop or rise, gross trailer weight, and tongue weight before selecting an accessory. The towing system is only as capable as its lowest rated compatible component.

Towing Security and Protection

Locking hitch pins, coupler locks, and protective covers help secure a trailer connection and keep receiver hardware clean between trips. These products should be selected by pin diameter, receiver size, coupler style, and access around the vehicle bumper.

Lock Fitment

Measure the usable pin span and check whether a lock is intended for a standard receiver, a ball mount, or a trailer coupler. A lock body must clear the hitch structure and still allow full engagement.

Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Components

Gooseneck and fifth wheel hardware needs special attention to trailer frame type, coupler design, pin box compatibility, load rating, and bed clearance. Articulating and torsion components can also change connection behavior.

Load Rating Is Not Optional

Never use an accessory above its stated gross trailer weight or tongue weight rating. Use the tow vehicle manual, trailer label, hitch rating, and component documentation to build a compatible system.

Recovery and Utility Accessories

Hitch mounted steps, D rings, extenders, and cargo accessories can make a truck or Jeep more useful at the jobsite, campground, and trailhead. Select them by receiver size, intended load, departure angle, and whether a trailer will be connected.

Use Recovery Hardware Correctly

Only use a receiver mounted recovery accessory that is rated for recovery duty and installed as instructed. Inspect pins, retainers, shackles, and mounting points before each use.

Top Towing and Hitch Brands

• GEN Y Hitch. Adjustable towing, gooseneck, and torsion connection hardware
• Weigh Safe. Locking pins, couplers, and towing security accessories
• Curt. Receiver, ball mount, and towing hardware solutions
• B and W Trailer Hitches. Heavy duty receiver and trailer connection products
• Reese. Trailer towing components and weight distribution equipment
• Draw Tite. Receiver hitches and towing accessories
• Andersen Hitches. Weight distribution and connection equipment
• BulletProof Hitches. Adjustable ball mounts for truck towing
• Trimax. Hitch locks and trailer security products
• Rhino USA. Towing and recovery accessories
• Blue Ox. Tow bars and towing connection systems
• Equal i zer. Weight distribution hitch equipment
• Fastway. Trailer towing and connection accessories
• Roadmaster. Flat towing and trailer support components
• Factor 55. Recovery hardware and rated hitch accessories

How to Choose the Correct Hitch Accessory

• Confirm the tow vehicle receiver size and class
• Match ball diameter to the trailer coupler
• Match gross trailer weight and tongue weight ratings across the system
• Measure for the correct ball mount drop or rise with the trailer level
• Choose locking pin diameter and usable pin span for the receiver
• Verify a coupler lock fits the coupler latch and housing shape
• Confirm gooseneck or fifth wheel equipment is rated for the trailer
• Check bumper, spare tire, and tailgate clearance before adding an extender
• Use recovery hardware only when it is rated for the intended load
• Inspect pins, locks, balls, and mounts before every towing trip

Common Questions

What hitch ball size do I need?

Choose a hitch ball that matches the trailer coupler size and has a compatible shank diameter and load rating. Common sizes include 1 7 8 inch, 2 inch, and 2 5 16 inch.

How do I choose ball mount drop?

Park the loaded tow vehicle on level ground, measure the receiver height, then compare it with the level trailer coupler height. Choose drop or rise that keeps the trailer level.

Are hitch pins universal?

No. Hitch pins vary by diameter, usable span, locking design, and receiver application. Measure the receiver and ball mount before choosing a pin.

Can I use a hitch extender while towing?

Only use an extender with a stated towing rating that supports your setup. An extender can reduce the effective towing and tongue weight capacity of the receiver.

What is the difference between a receiver lock and coupler lock?

A receiver lock secures a ball mount or accessory in the receiver. A coupler lock secures the trailer coupler to help prevent unwanted connection or removal.

Do I need a weight distribution hitch?

Weight distribution equipment can improve trailer balance for applicable tow vehicles and trailers. Follow the vehicle and hitch manufacturer guidance before adding one.

Can a hitch step be used for recovery?

No. A hitch step is not automatically a recovery point. Use only a receiver accessory specifically rated and designed for recovery loads.

How do I maintain hitch accessories?

Clean road debris, inspect moving parts, check for rust or damage, and lubricate locks and coupler components according to the manufacturer instructions.

What is tongue weight?

Tongue weight is the downward force a loaded trailer places on the hitch. It must stay within the tow vehicle, receiver, ball mount, and hitch ball ratings.

How do I confirm towing fitment?

Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, receiver size, trailer coupler size, load rating, and the product dimensions before ordering.

Why Buy Hitch Accessories from Black Ops Auto Works

Black Ops Auto Works stocks 90 Hitch Accessories SKUs across Silverado, F 150, Ram, Tacoma, Wrangler, Suburban, and other tow vehicle setups with real fitment data, competitive pricing, and support from staff who build these vehicles themselves. Products are filterable by year, make, model, trim, engine, and drivetrain to confirm the correct application before ordering.

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