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Weigh Safe WS8-2-KA 8" Drop Hitch | 2" Shank | Built-In Tongue Weight Gauge | Keyed-Alike | Brushed Aluminum | Stainless Steel Balls | 12,500 lb GTW | Made in USA is the exact hitch ball mounts identified by manufacturer part number WS8-2-KA. This listing was checked against Weigh Safe's current manufacturer catalog under Weigh Safe Drop Hitch. Confirm receiver or system size, drop and rise, ball configuration, weight ratings, dimensions, included parts, and towing-vehicle and trailer requirements before ordering.
Key Features
- The Weigh Safe WS8-2-KA (MPN: WS8-2-KA) is an 8-inch drop adjustable ball mount built for 2-inch receiver hitches, engineered and assembled in Lindon, Utah.
- California Proposition 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including aluminum and metal compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
- The scale reads from 0 to 1,500 lbs, matching the 2-inch shank's tongue weight rating exactly.
- Note that readings from 0 to 100 lbs are treated as zero: the gauge begins registering load above that threshold.
- This hitch is rated for 12,500 lbs gross trailer weight (GTW) when used with the included 2-5/16-inch stainless steel ball, and 10,000 lbs GTW with the included 2-inch stainless steel ball.
- Both are 2-inch shank, 8-inch drop ball mounts with the same GTW rating (12,500 lbs), tongue weight gauge, stainless steel balls, and keyed-alike security.
Fitment
This product is selected by receiver or puck-system size, dimensions, towing ratings, and configuration rather than broad year-make-model fitment. Vehicle, hitch, trailer, and coupler compatibility must all be confirmed.
Specifications
| Brand | Weigh Safe |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | WS8-2-KA |
| Manufacturer Catalog Product | Weigh Safe Drop Hitch |
| Product Type | Hitch Ball Mounts |
| Configuration | Drop Length: 8″, Shaft Size: 2″, Tow Ball: 2″ & 2-5/16″, Keyed Alike Locks: Keyed Alike Hitch Locking Pin, +$30.00 |
| Fitment Type | Universal |
| Catalog Status | Manufacturer Catalog Verified |
| Condition | New |
What's Included
One new Weigh Safe hitch ball mounts identified by manufacturer part number WS8-2-KA, with only the components shown and expressly listed for this exact item.
About Weigh Safe
Weigh Safe develops towing equipment focused on matching receiver dimensions, trailer geometry, tongue weight, and rated capacity. Exact configuration and rating verification are essential for safe use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will Weigh Safe WS8-2-KA fit my setup?
Confirm the receiver or puck-system size, drop and rise requirement, ball size, shank clearance, trailer coupler, and the exact manufacturer part number.
Which weight rating controls the towing limit?
Never exceed the lowest rated component in the complete system, including the vehicle, receiver, mount, ball, coupler, trailer, and safety equipment.
What should I check before installation?
Inspect receiver and mounting dimensions, pin and lock engagement, hardware, clearances, tongue-weight range, trailer level, and the current manufacturer instructions.
Installation
Install according to the current Weigh Safe instructions and the towing-vehicle and trailer service information. Confirm full pin engagement, fastener security, clearances, trailer level, tongue weight, and safe operation before travel.
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