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Most people, at least I do, use a 2" drawbar picked up locally and match ball w/ it on the spot. Actually, mine is an adjustable one b/c I have 2 trailers w/ different tongue heights so instead of having two I only need one drawbar for both. That said, you might want to line up w/ your trailer first and make sure you get the correct drop needed as opposed to blindly buying OEM. Otherwise, call Sewell and ask them. Or you could draw some simple lines on the picture to see what space is on either side of the hole relative to hole size and pretty well nail it w/ some algebra. It won't be exact but the ratio will be close enough to make a well educated guess.

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Originally Posted by BurgBoxstr

you might want to line up w/ your trailer first and make sure you get the correct drop needed as opposed to blindly buying OEM.
Who said anything about buying it blindly? I measured the trailer the day I mounted my hitch, thats why I ordered the OEM mount. I'll just wait until it arrives and measure it myself. I guess im asking too much of GX owners.
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