bing tracking image
  1. Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
  2. BulletProof Hitches
  3. Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
  4. Adjustable Ball Mount
  5. Drop - 9 Inch
  6. Rise - 9 Inch
BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9-1/4" Drop, 9" Rise - 36,000 lbs

BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9-1/4" Drop, 9" Rise - 36,000 lbs

Item # ED258
Retail:$551.19
Our Price: $449.00
You Save: $102.19
Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
Shipping Weight: 72 lbs
Add to cart
In Stock
zoom in icon
slider vertical icon
zoom out icon
Comment field cannot be left empty.
Name field cannot be left empty.

Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.

Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.

Product Images

In Use/Installed

Need help with installation?
Locate installers near me
The thick channel plates and welded gusset on this solid steel ball mount make it perfect for heavy-duty use. Tow up to 12K with the 2" ball or 36K with the 2-5/16" ball. Adjustable design lets you tow trailers of various heights. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch ball mount from BulletProof Hitches. BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9-1/4" Drop, 9" Rise - 36,000 lbs part number ED258 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
  • All Info
  • Reviews (439)
  • Q & A (0)
  • Videos (1)
  • Photos

BulletProof Hitches Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - ED258

  • Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
  • Adjustable Ball Mount
  • Drop - 9 Inch
  • Rise - 9 Inch
  • 2 Inch Ball
  • 2-5/16 Inch Ball
  • Two Balls
  • 12000 lbs GTW
  • 36000 lbs GTW
  • BulletProof Hitches
  • Steel Shank - Matte Black
  • Steel Ball

The thick channel plates and welded gusset on this solid steel ball mount make it perfect for heavy-duty use. Tow up to 12K with the 2" ball or 36K with the 2-5/16" ball. Adjustable design lets you tow trailers of various heights.


Features:

  • 2-Ball mount lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
    • Shank slides into 2-1/2" hitch receiver on vehicle
    • Hitch ball provides connection point for trailer coupler
  • Adjustable height lets you tow trailers of different heights with the same vehicle
    • Hitch ball platform slides up or down channel and secures in place with included pins and clips
    • 5 Mounting positions available
  • Heavy-duty steel construction
    • 5/16" Thick channel frame is strong and durable
    • 1/2" Thick welded gusset plate braces shank and channel
    • Hitch balls are welded to ball platform for extra sturdiness
  • 2 Different-size hitch balls let you tow trailers with different coupler sizes
    • Switch balls easily - just remove pins, flip ball platform, and reinsert pins
  • Matte black powder coat finish resists corrosion
  • 2 Corrosion-resistant ppins and clips are included
    • Heat-treated steel construction withstands heavy weights
    • Nickel undercoat with zinc topcoat resists corrosion and ensures strength
  • Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock for securing to hitch receiver sold separately
  • SAE J684 certified


Specs:

  • Application: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers
    • Ideal for vehicles with 22" - 24" clearance from ground to bottom of inside of receiver tube
  • Maximum drop: 9-1/4"
  • Maximum rise: 9"
  • Gross towing weight:
    • When used with 2" ball: 12,000 lbs
    • When used with 2-5/16" ball: 36,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight capacity: 6,000 lbs
  • Distance from hitch pin hole to hitch ball (center to center):
    • Pin hole closest to channel: 14-1/8"
    • Pin hole furthest from channel: 15-5/8"
  • Overall height: 13-3/4"
  • Total length with ball platform installed: 20-1/2"
    • Total length without ball platform installed: 16"
  • Distance from center hitch pin hole to gusset plate:
    • Pin hole closest to gusset plate: 3-1/2"
    • Pin hole furthest from gusset plate: 5"
  • Total weight: 72 lbs
  • Pin hole diameter: 5"
  • Adjustment hole diameter: 5/8"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


dimensional diagram

This adjustable ball mount has a maximum capacity of 36,000 lbs, making it ideal for heavy-duty towing. The solid steel construction is strong enough to handle large trailers and heavy cargo, and the matte powder coat finish will protect the ball mount from rust and corrosion, even after repeated use. The BulletProof Hitches adjustable ball mount gives you the strength you need to tow your big loads. And its durable, long-lasting construction can stand the test of time.


Heavy-Duty Construction

Because of its sturdy steel construction, this BulletProof Hitches adjustable ball mount can handle loads up to 36,000 lbs, making it perfect for heavy-duty towing jobs.


ED258 channel

The adjustable channel is made of 5/16" thick, laser-cut steel plates. These steel plates can handle high capacities without bending. And because of the laser cutting, the channel plates have consistently sized pin holes, so you can easily remove or reposition the hitch ball platform.


ED258 gusset

A 1/2" thick steel gusset is welded between the shank and the channel, bracing the mount and keeping the channel from bending, even at the maximum drop or rise.


bulletproof 2.5 shank

The solid steel shank is CNC -chamfered, making it easy to slide the shank into and out of your hitch receiver. And with no sharp edges on the shank, the powder coating is less likely to chip and peel.


bulletproof hitches ball platform

Each adjustable mount includes a 2-ball platform, which fits in the adjustable channel. The 2 hitch balls are welded onto the solid steel platform for maximum strength and stability.


bulletproof hitches pins and clips

Finally, the pins and clips included with the ball mount are made of heat-treated steel to withstand the heavy weight from your load. The nickel undercoat with zinc topcoat provides corrosion resistance and ensures the strength of the pin.


Setting Up the BulletProof Ball Mount

To set up this BulletProof Hitches adjustable ball mount, insert the 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" shank into your hitch's receiver. Slide the 2-ball platform into the adjustable channel, then use the included pins and clips to secure the platform at the height you need. If you need to switch hitch balls, just remove the pins and clips, flip the ball platform over, and reinsert the pins and clips to secure the balls in place. It's that easy.


Because of this mount's significant drop, it's recommended that you install a stabilizer kit (358stabilizerbars - sold separately) to prevent any wobbling and to remove strain from your hitch receiver.


BulletProof Ball Mount Accessories

This BulletProof Hitches adjustable ball mount is compatible with a wide variety of accessories (sold separately). Instead of using the included ball to tow, you can install a weight distribution shank (358WEIGHTDIST) in the channel of the mount to attach your weight distribution system. Add a clevis (358CLEVIS) or shackle attachment (358EDSA) for off-road or recovery operations. Or simply add a hitch step (358STEP) to easily access your truck bed.


How to Measure Drop on Adjustable Ball Mount


ED258 Bullet Proof Hitches Extreme Duty Adjustable 2-Ball Drop Hitch for 2.5" Hitch Receivers - 9-1/4" Drop, 9" Rise - 36K Capacity





Video of BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9-1/4" Drop, 9" Rise - 36,000 lbs

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Review of BulletProof Hitches Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - Extreme Duty Adjustable 2 Ball - ED258

Hi, everybody. Andy here with etrailer.com. And today we're gonna take a look at this BulletProof Hitches Extreme Duty adjustable 2 ball Mount for 2 1/2 inch hitches. This adjustable ball mount has a maximum capacity of 36,000 pounds. Making it ideal for extreme heavy duty towing. This shank is gonna slide into your 2 1/2 inch hitch receiver on your vehicle.

And it's ideal for vehicles with a 22 to 24 inch clearance from ground to bottom of the inside of the receiver tube. Now the adjustable height lets you tow trailers of different heights with the same vehicle. The hitch ball platform slides up or down the channel and secures in place with the included pin and clips. This adjustable channel is made of 5/16th of an inch thick laser cut steel plates. These steel plates can handle high capacities without bending and because of the laser cutting the channel plates have consistently size pinholes.

So you can easily remove or reposition the hitch ball platform and let me just show you how easy that is. I'm removing my clips and then I'm just gonna remove my pins and you can see how easy these pins slide out. So I have this on my 2 inch ball. I'm gonna turn this over to my 2-5/16th inch ball and just slide it down here. And again, those pins slide in with hardly any effort whatsoever.

So you're not gonna be struggling with this at all when you're adjusting your ball platform. Let me go ahead and replace the clips. I'm just very impressed with BulletProof Hitches overall and especially the ease of adjusting, not only the height but the ball that you need to use as well. Speaking of these pin and clips, they are made of heat treated steel to withstand the heavy weight from your load and the zinc finish is gonna provide corrosion resistance. As you can see, we have seven adjustment holes that are gonna provide five mounting positions and you're gonna have a maximum drop of about nine and a quarter inches.

And when you flip this over a maximum rise of about nine inches. the adjustment hole diameter is 5/8th of an inch. So you can tow up to 12,000 pounds with the 2 inch ball and 36,000 pounds with the 2-5/16th inch ball. The maximum tongue weight capacity is 6,000 pounds and the hitch balls are welded directly onto the ball platform for extra sturdiness. So again, very durable, very robust, and again, this is definitely built for extreme heavy duty towing. This is made in the USA of heavy duty steel construction that's strong enough to handle large trailers and heavy cargo. And this matte powder coat finish, I'm a big fan of, not only is it attractive and not only is this going to help this ball mount look great on the back of your vehicle but practically it's gonna protect the ball mount from rust and corrosion even after repeated use, it feels like and looks like it's a thick application of this powder coat. So it's not going to easily peel or scratch off. This is again an extreme duty version by BulletProof. It is constructed of a different grade of steel from their heavy duty ball mounts and the solid steel shank is CNC-chamfered making it easy to slide this shank into and out of your hitch receiver. So there's no sharp edges and the on the shank and that powder coating is gonna be less likely to chip and peel. The hitch pin hole diameter is 5/8th of an inch and this does not include a pin and clip or a hitch lock. So if you do not have the compatible pin and clips that would be a separate purchase. However, this is an investment that you're making. So I would definitely recommend checking out the options of hitch locks that we have here at etrailer.com to secure your investment. Now, this also has a half inch thick steel gusset that is welded between the shank and the channel and that's going to brace the mount and keep the channel from bending even at maximum drop rise. And the adjustable ball amount is compatible with a a wide variety of accessories that are sold separately. So instead of using the included ball to tow you can install a weight distribution shank in the channel of the mount to attach your weight distribution system. You could add a clevis or shackle attachment for off road or recovery operations, or simply add a hitch step to easily access your truck bed. Check out the related product section of this product page for those options. Speaking of this product page, we do have a detailed diagram of all the important measurements that you are going to need to confirm that this is going to fit your application. This weighs about 72 pounds, so again, very robust. And this is SAE J684 certified. This does have a limited lifetime warranty. And a final note I wanna mention is Bulletproof Hitches, adjustable ball mounts are rigorously tested for heavy duty applications. These ball mounts are used and trusted by various United States government organizations such as the Department of Transportation, the Department of Homeland Security and all branches of the United States military. Well, that's gonna conclude our look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me..

Customer Satisfaction Score:


Customer Reviews

BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 9-1/4" Drop, 9" Rise - 36,000 lbs - ED258

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (439 Customer Reviews)

The thick channel plates and welded gusset on this solid steel ball mount make it perfect for heavy-duty use. Tow up to 12K with the 2" ball or 36K with the 2-5/16" ball. Adjustable design lets you tow trailers of various heights.

by:

Beyond expectations. People come by complimenting on my hitch and asking where I bought it. I did not realize other hitches break. Well, this one won't break



by:

This thing is bulletproof. Lol
There's
all kinds of things that can and we'll fail when towing but I'll bet this hitch is not one of them. One less thing to worry about. Love it.



by:

It is a great HD hitch. No complaints.



by:

Very well made. I needed the 2.5 for my dually. It feels as heavy as the bumper. Lol I won’t have to worry about it ever failing when I’m towing.



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:



by:

Still functioning and looking as excellent as it did the day it arrived. Well built hitch, truly fits my needs.



by:

I need a solution for my BMW SUV to tow my boat and trailer with two ball sizes and very different height requirements. This worked perfectly. The name Bulletproof fits well - I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and engineering.



by:

I am totally shocked by the weight and quality of the product. Not even one scratch on the finish. It shipped from Illinois to Dallas in only 3 days for free. Now I know why they are called BulletProof. Perfect for my lifted truck. I wished I had gotten this a long time ago!



by:

Awesome product and great price. This Bulletproof hitch is definitely well built. I see no problems ahead with this hitch.



by:

I bought this hitch just under one year. To date, the hitch has performed fine. HOWEVER, the cheap powder coating has turned the entire hitch into a an eyesore. Its just rusting like mad, and the powder coat is now flaking in large chunks. Looks like crap on the back of the truck. I don't even live in an area where salt accumulates or they use it on the roadway.



by:

Sent me the wrong hitch. Ordered the 6” drop, received the 4” drop. Hitch itself is ok, powder coating wore off ball and where it goes into receiver on first use.



by:

Fast delivery, well packed, and the hitch is bad a**, heavy duty quality and very versatile. If your looking for an adjustable hitch this is what you want!!!



by:

Alex was great to work with. When I called he took the time to understand what I needed and help to find a solution. This was not the first time I have purchased from eTrailer nor will it be the last.



by:

Overall appearance is fantastic. Very heavy and appears to be indestructible. We will see how it holds up over time.



by:

Extremely noisy. Powder coat peeled almost immediately and the tolerances on the pins makes this rattle horribly. I finally got so sick of the noise I cut foam to put between the ball mount and receiver. This hitch has not seen much use and only for light duty (under 10k lbs). I won't buy another one. All of the other hitches we have are Andersen Rapid Hitch. I tried this after all the claims by BulletProof on how great they are. Very disappointed


25
437
Show More Reviews

See what our Experts say about this BulletProof Hitches Trailer Hitch Ball Mount

  • Adjustable Ball Mount With 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16" and Pintle Lock Capabilities
    The only hitch we currently carry that has all 3 ball sizes along with a pintle lock is the Patriot Hitches 5-Way 3-Ball Mount and Adjustable Drop Hitch Adapter # PH94FR. As this is limited in weight capacity to 7,000lbs due to the drop receiver I have a better option for you. The BulletProof Hitches system will allow you to have everything you are looking for with their easy to change removable accessories. First you can select a ball mount system. BulletProof Hitches Adjustable 2-Ball...
    view full answer...
  • Recommended Longer Shaft Ball Mount For Tailgate Clearance
    For your Flash E Series HD Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Drop, 8" Rise - 18K # FA42-00-2825 is a nice hitch with a lightweight design, so I understand not wanting something really heavy. My recommendation is the BulletProof Hitches Adjustable 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Drop/Rise - 22,000 lbs # HD258 which is 13 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball. It is 49 lbs total weight.
    view full answer...
  • Ball Mount for 2-1/2-Inch Hitch That Gives 8-Inches of Drop
    The Convert-A-Ball 2-1/2-Inch Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSCV-6 provides height drop of 6-inches but since they do not offer one like it with 8-inches of drop you can instead check out the items on the linked page which provide 8-inches of drop. These include both fixed ball mounts like 12K Draw-Tite # 45291 and 20K Curt # C45460 and adjustable ball mounts like Bullet Proof # ED258.
    view full answer...
  • Highest Capacity Adjustable Ball Mount With 2-1/2" Shank
    The highest capacity adjustable ball mount we carry for a 2-1/2" hitch comes from BulletProof Hitches. Each of the following has a 36,000 lb GTW when using the 2-5/16" ball: -BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - Offset - 7" Drop/Rise - 36K # ED25OFFSET -BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 5-1/4" Drop, 5" Rise - 36,000 lbs # ED254 -BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 13-1/4" Drop, 13" Rise - 36K # ED2512 -BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount...
    view full answer...

Do you have a question about this Trailer Hitch Ball Mount?


Info for this part was:

Employee Lindsey S
Edited by:
Lindsey S
Employee Randy B
Video Edited:
Randy B
Employee Chris R
Video Edited:
Chris R
Employee Wilson B
Updated by:
Wilson B
Employee Mike S
Updated by:
Mike S
Employee Manda E
Updated by:
Manda E
Employee Alexander C
Written by:
Alexander C
Employee Andy C
Installed by:
Andy C
Employee Matthew B
Installed by:
Matthew B
Employee Samuel H
Video by:
Samuel H

At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.