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Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 6" Rise - 18K
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Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 6" Rise - 18K

Part Number: FA42-00-2625
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Switch easily between trailers with this adjustable, solid aluminum ball mount. Go from a 6" drop to a 6" rise. Tow up to 12,000 lbs with the 2" ball and up to 18,000 lbs with the 2-5/16" ball. Hitch pin and clip sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch ball mount from Fastway. Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 6" Rise - 18K part number FA42-00-2625 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Fastway Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - FA42-00-2625

  • Adjustable Ball Mount
  • Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
  • Drop - 6 Inch
  • Rise - 6 Inch
  • 2 Inch Ball
  • 2-5/16 Inch Ball
  • Two Balls
  • 18000 lbs GTW
  • Class V
  • Fastway
  • Aluminum Shank - Silver
  • Steel Ball

Switch easily between trailers with this adjustable, solid aluminum ball mount. Go from a 6" drop to a 6" rise. Tow up to 12,000 lbs with the 2" ball and up to 18,000 lbs with the 2-5/16" ball. Hitch pin and clip sold separately.


Features:

  • Adjustable ball mount makes it easy for you to haul different trailers
    • Ball height adjusts in increments of 1-1/4" so that you can easily switch between trailers with different tongue heights
    • Reversible ball platform lets you swap between 2 different-size balls
  • Machined, aircraft-grade billet aluminum construction is corrosion resistant
    • Solid aluminum produces a lightweight yet strong ball mount
    • No welds, which can cause weak points that might break
    • Polished finish creates a high-quality appearance
  • 2 Chrome-plated steel hitch balls included
  • Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock (FA86-00-3685) sold separately
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Fits: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" hitch receivers
  • Ball diameters: 2-5/16" and 2"
  • Towing capacity:
    • 2-5/16" Ball: 18,000 lbs
    • 2" Ball: 12,000 lbs
  • Tongue weight capacity:
    • 2-5/16" Ball: 1,800 lbs
    • 2" Ball: 1,200 lbs
  • Maximum rise: 6"
  • Maximum drop: 6"
  • Shank length:
    • 8-7/8" From center of hitch pin hole to center of hitch ball
    • 5" From center of hitch pin hole to center of adjustment holes
  • 1-Year limited warranty


The Fastway Flash Series HD ball mount is strong, durable, and easy on the eyes, making it the best of both worlds. It's solid, aircraft-grade aluminum construction is durable, rust resistant, and sturdy enough to last for years to come. With a polished mirror finish, this ball mount will make any vehicle look fantastic.


The adjustable ball height lets you tow a variety of trailers with different tongue heights. Having both a 2" ball and a 2-5/16" ball allows for even more versatility, making this the ultimate go-to ball mount if you own multiple trailers.


Changing Ball Height and Replacing Balls

To adjust the height of the ball, remove the pin so that you are able to slide the ball platform up or down along the shank to the desired position. Re-insert the pin once you have found the correct height and replace the clip.


Switching the hitch ball is just as easy. Simply remove the pin holding the ball platform in place and slide the platform off of the shank. Flip the platform upside down so that the ball you want to use is on top. Then slide the ball platform back onto the shank and replace the pin.


How to Measure Drop on Adjustable Ball Mount


42-00-2625 Flash 6" Simple HD 2.5" Shank 2" and 2-5/16" Chromed Balls





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Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 6" Rise - 18K - FA42-00-2625

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (660 Customer Reviews)

Switch easily between trailers with this adjustable, solid aluminum ball mount. Go from a 6" drop to a 6" rise. Tow up to 12,000 lbs with the 2" ball and up to 18,000 lbs with the 2-5/16" ball. Hitch pin and clip sold separately.

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Product looks great just wondering if a one and seven eights inch ball can be added if the 2 inch ball is removed

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Don

7/1/2024

Great



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Rock tamers hitch was tight and didn't allow fitment, but with a little grinding on the corners, it fits alright now. Other than that, it has worked great.



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Needed a 2.5 inch shank since I was on the edge of my tongue weight limit with the adapter sleeve. This was a close to my 2 inch shank receiver so it was an easy choice. Great product and packaging and etrailer makes everything simple to find!



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Used.
Worked great.
I bit sloppy and
noisy but no issue with function.
Easy to swap ball sizes.
Worth the money.
Would buy again



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Love my new hitch and the adjustability. Much lighter than my previous hitch

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Rick F.

3/28/2024

Fantastic. I use it to haul a Dump trailer, Travel trailer and car hauler. I could not be happier!



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Really sturdy, however it is extremely (not made of lightweight materials) heavy and a chore to mount. Also, the lock broke and it is in the locked position so I can't use it. I have to figure out how to take it apart. Better of spending the extra cash and getting a Thule.

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David R.

6/19/2018

This is a great addition to my 3500HD Duramax...quality construction and looks good. Lots of compliments...especially like that it fits directly into receiver with out adapter..



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Great hitch, perfect for my motorcycle trailer and toy hauler. And it looks amazing on my F350! My next purchase from etrailer.com will be a 5th wheel hitch, great pricing and fast shipping. You guys rock!



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Just purchased a Fastway FLASH E-series HD adjustable ball mount for my new '17 F250 Superduty. The mount looks great out of the box and fantastic on the truck. Will be towing a triple axle trailer with 30' center console soon as well as a utility trailer off and on. Nice to have one set-up that's able to tow two different loads. The polished finish is very nice and the matching lock set looks very secure. Amazingly fast shipping from etrailer.com too. Even curious George likes it.



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The product is one of the best made items I’ve seen in a very long time. Etrailer was very responsive with the order and I received the product very quickly.

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Tim

12/10/2023

The hitch has been awesome! I pull a heavy construction trailer, 4 place snowmobile trailer and a boat. It’s very easy to adjust the height for the different tasks. Extremely well made, I would absolutely recommend it to anyone.



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Works as intended. Holding up great after 1 year



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This is a well built 2 1/2" adjustable ball mount that provides you with 6" of rise or drop to keep your trailer level. Currently use this on my F250 super duty to haul my MX5200 Kubota tractor with a bucket, and bush hog (~9K).



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This is a quality piece, very heavy for aluminum but it needs to be. It looks awesome on the truck and the reversing of the balls to the back side is genius. Plan to get one for my son for his birthday.

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Steve

5/8/2018

Liked this so much I got one for my son for Christmas.



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Pros)
Shipped Quickly Well Packaged

This hitch is very well made with smooth edges yet thick and beefy !!
Nice Purchase Nice Hitch Easy Assembly Fits Perfect

Cons)
It’s so brilliantly polished ?? that it makes the truck look filthy.



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The hitch looks amazing and is very well built! The guys & gals at etrailer are extremely helpful & knowledgeable! I would highly recommend getting all your towing needs from them!



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Looks great and works great too



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Looks great in backup camera
More towing
than I need. 18k
I think nicer than neighbors across street
Had to buy pin to hook it on. $3.49
Thank you for prompt delivery



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Very pleased with this adjustable ball mount and It arrived promptly. At first I thought the polished finish would be too flashy, but it really compliments my truck nicely.



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I do a lot of towing and this setup does everything I need with no worries.well worth the investment

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Steven

7/21/2019

Still working well. Love it



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I just received my hitch from etrailer.com. The material and overall look of the hitch is excellent. Although a little pricey I like the height adjustment and the different size hitch balls. I pull different size and type trailers and I like the ease of adjustments. I tried a different type adjustable hitch in the past it was big and bulky very noisy and heavy. This one stores easy in my double cab Silverado and is not excessively heavy. The shipping was fast from etrailer and the ease of finding what you want on the website was great.

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Christopher

7/27/2019

I am still very satisfied with the hitch I bought from etrailer.com. I use it and adjust the heights a lot. I would recommend this hitch to anyone wanting one. The etrailer website is easy to navigate and shipping was fast. Like the fact I dont need an adapter for the 2.5 hitch.



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Good quality and perfect fit.



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As a past B&W user, I was looking for a hitch that had a rating of over 15k lbs., but wasn't over engineered and looked like a steel anvil hanging off my truck. There's a lot of nice looking products out there, but none that are stout enough for what I needed. This was the answer. It's a great looking hitch that's simply designed and with a 18k lb rating, was plenty to pull what we needed.

I would recommend this hitch to anyone needing a strong hitch without sacrificing looks.

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Blain

12/4/2020

Perfect. Easy to use, handles what I need and I would buy it again.



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Great product. Fast shipping. Good price. Thanks



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So far so good. Fits the 2 1/2" receiver snugly and adjusts easily. Installed it on a 1 ton work truck that hauls single axle trailers up to 16k trailer. No longer need to keep two different balls in the truck.

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Coy L.

8/6/2018

GREAT



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Very satisfied with my new FASTWAY TRAILER HITCH and LOCK SET.



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Oh my god what a hitch! looks awesome and will be great to use all the adjustments.
Excellent build quality,
MADE IN AMERICA need I say more


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