12 inch Long 2 inch Drop Ball Mount Recommendation

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Looking for 2inch receiver with 1inch hole with 2 or 3inch drop prefer 10 to 12inch length receiver. Any help?

asked by: Nate H

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Expert Reply:

The perfect ball mount for you is the part # D-26. It has a 2 inch drop, 1 inch ball hole, and is 12-5/8 inches from the hitch pin hole to the ball platform hole.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Having a ball mount that is longer should not be an issue. It actually can provide more clearance when turning. The standard for a 2 inch ball mount is around 8 to 8-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. We…

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Answer 2

It's hard to totally visualize your issue but typically a long ball mount can help to give extra clearance like the #D-26. This ball mount has a length of 12-5/8 inches.

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Answer 3

Brophy recommends using two large crescent wrenches to install the #SC23-C. Or at least one crescent wrench on top of the ball and a 1-7/8 inch wrench on the bottom.

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Answer 4

The Curt Class III Drawbar #C45270 is made in the USA. It has a 4" drop and a 2" rise with a weight capacity of 7,500 lbs.. The Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set #900b is also made in the USA. This will allow you to quickly change…

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Answer 5

There could be a couple reasons this could be happening. One being the hitch ball could be over-sized but I seem to think tightening the lock nut under the wedge will eliminate the need for you to manipulate your hitch ball into the secured position.…

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Going from an 8 inch long ball mount shank to a 12 inch long one like the part #D-26 won't make any noticeable changes in handling. It might be somewhat easier to back the trailer up as you basically have increased the length between the trailer…

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Answer 7

The only thing I can think of is to back the truck up to the trailer at the same angle as it was when it was hitting the trailer before. Then back up so that the trailer ball is 6 inches away from the coupler, and see if that is going to provide…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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Answer 11

The ideal height will actually have to do with how tall the coupler of the trailer is from the ground. The Draw-Tite #76020 will sit at 13 1/2 inches from the ground to the top of the hitch when installed on a 2016 Mazda CX-9. From what I could find…

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Answer 12

Thank you for the photos and sorry to hear about your truck! The unique design of the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - Compatible with GM MultiPro Tailgate #BWTS20066BMP is that angled section that meets with the shank part of the ball mount. On…

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