What Ball Mount to Use With no Drop
Question:
Based on my tow vehicle and trailer I measure a drop of only 1/8” so I’m thinking I need a hitch with a drop of 2” and a ball with a rise of 2” but I wanted to run that by you guys to see if there was a better solution for an 1/8” drop. Thanks so much.
asked by: James W
Helpful Expert Reply:
I applaud your creativity and that'll work but we can simplify it for you as well. Since you have only 1/8" drop you can just use a ball mount with no drop (or rise) so you don't have to put together multiple parts:
- Curt Hollow Shank 2-Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2" and 2-5/16" Balls # C45002
This is a straight ball mount with no rise or drop, and since it only has 2" and 2-5/16" hitch balls if you need a 1-7/8" ball instead you could use the tri-ball mount # C62KR. Along with either ball mount, the only other thing you'd need is something to secure them to your hitch, either Hitch Lock # e98882 or Pin and Clip # 37201074.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hitch Pin and Clip for 2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 2-7/8" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-7/8 Inch Long
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 2-7/8 Inch Span
- JR Products
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Curt Hollow Shank 2-Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2" and 2-5/16" Balls - 10K - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 0 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- CURT
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Curt Multi-Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - Hollow, Black Powder Coated Shank - Black Balls
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Three Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 0 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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