How to Choose the Correct Ball Mount for a 2006 Lincoln Navigator with Factory Trailer Hitch

Question:

What is the recommended mount? The hole for the pin on the receiver only allows about 4inch of an 8inch ball mount to sit inside the receiver. Is this a problem? It looks like the ball mount sticks out too far!

asked by: Bill W

Expert Reply:

It looks like the 2006 Lincoln navigator came with a factory 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. This means that you can use any ball mount for a Class III hitch that has the correct rise or drop to tow the trailer level. You will need to take some measurements to determine what rise or drop you will need. I have included a link to our FAQ that explains how to measure.

Having about 4 inches of a ball mount that is 8 inches long inside the actual receiver of the hitch is not a problem provided that the ball mount being used is designed to fit a 2 inch receiver and that it has the correct rise or drop and capacity.

expert reply by: Michael H