How to Pick Out Adjustable Ball Mount for 2016 Chevy Duramax with 9 inch Lift
Question:
I have a 2016 duramax with a 9” lift and I’m not sure how much of a hitch I need.
asked by: Matt
Expert Reply:
A 9 inch lift on a truck like your 2016 Chevy Silverado that already sits pretty high is going to most likely require quite a bit of drop from a ball mount. The Flash Solid Steel Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 11" Rise - 12K # FA49-00-5900 that you referenced can provide up to a 10 inch drop and has the largest amount of drop we offer from a ball mount from Weigh Safe.
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.
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Flash Strong Solid Steel 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 11" Rise - 12K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 11 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Fastway
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