Right Ball Mount Rise For A 2003 Ford F-150

Question:

What is the best rise to use for a 2003 F-150 that sits just like it did when it came out of the factory? i. e. The suspension and tire size is the same. Im looking for something to haul a landscaping type trailer.

asked by: John T

Expert Reply:

I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the trailer is on level ground.

Next, you will need to compute the difference. If the hitch height is greater than the coupler height the difference is the drop required. If the coupler height is greater the difference is the rise required. You will want to pick the ball mount with the rise/drop closest to the difference.

expert reply by: Jameson C