Ball Mount to Clear Rear Bumper of 2005 Chrysler 300 with Curt Hitch Installed
Question:
Hello, I recently received a #13465 Curt trailer hitch from your company. I am pleased with product and found it easy to install. My problem is that I fitted it to a 2005 Chrysler 300 and I am having problems finding the correct Ball Mount. The receiver sits so far back under the rear dumper that a regular Ball Mount will not work. The Ball almost hits the rear bumper, making it impossible to attach a trailer. Would you be able to tell me which Ball Mount will work? Thanks,
asked by: Alex C
Expert Reply:
When we installed the Curt Hitch part # 13465 on a 2005 Chrysler 300 like yours we found that the distance from the hitch pin hole to the outside of the bumper measures 6-3/4 inches.
The Curt ball mount part # D-26 should work well for you as it has a distance of 8-1/2 inches from the hitch pin hole to the nearest portion of the ball mount platform so it would work well for you.
For a 2 inch ball you would then want the part # 63845 and for a 1-7/8 inch ball # 19260.
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop - 12-5/8" Long
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- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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