Recommended 2-1/2 Inch Ball Mount for a 2023 Ford F-250 w/ a 6 Inch Lift
Question:
My truck is a 2023 Ford F-250 SD with a 6” wicked lift kit on it. What hitch should I use? I want to with a 2 and 2 5/16 ball. Also if available l would like to get the larger shaft so I don’t have to use a reducer in the hitch.
asked by: Andy P
Expert Reply:
Sounds like your 2023 Ford F-350 has a 2-1/2" receiver. For this, I recommend the Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount item # FA42-00-2925. This dual ball mount has up to a 10" drop so it will give you plenty of range to compensate for your 6". It includes both a 2" and 2-5/16" hitch ball with 12,000 lbs and 18,000 lbs capacities. This fits a 2-1/2" receiver so there will be no need for a reducer.
I have linked a review video below so you can see the functions of this ball mount demonstrated.
To secure it to your truck and keep it from walking away, you'll want to use the etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock item # e98881.
Products Referenced in This Question
Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 10" Rise - 18K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 10 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Fastway
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etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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