Recommended Trailer Hitch Ball Mount for 9 Inch Drop To Level Coupler Height

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I have a lifted Jeep gladiator and I think I need an angled ball mount with a drop of approximately 9”. My current ball mount only gives me a 7” and it is a straight down vs. an angled . When I hook up my trailer the front of the trailer is approximately 2” higher than the rear. My trailer is 5x8 ft. If I cannot get a 9” should I go to an 8” or a 10” . Also should I go with an angled ball mount or a straight down ball mount. Thanks

asked by: Mike

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It sounds like you want a fixed style ball mount. For that, I recommend the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 8-3/4" Rise - 10" Drop - 8,000 lbs # AMSC10. This will give you the drop needed plus a little to allow the trailer to sit slightly forward instead of slightly raised which allows for better tracking and sway control than the latter. This also has a built in cushion for comfort. You will also need the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40007 or # 40038.

If you want the level towing with exactly 9 inch drop, the Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount - 7" Rise to 9-1/2" Drop - 5,000 lbs # CAB-UM or the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 9" Drop, 9-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black # BWTS10043B for a premium quality product.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

From the top of the shank to the bottom of the vertical section of the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount #BWTS10040B measures 10". Then with the 2" hitch ball in the lowest position the 2-5/16" hitch ball will sit about 12"…

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Answer 2

When adjusted so it's at its maximum drop, the B & W #BWTS10040B Adjustable Ball Mount measures 7 inches from the inside top of the receiver to the base of the trailer ball, at maximum rise, the height difference is 7-1/2 inches as shown in…

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Answer 3

There are two pin holes on the B and W Tow and Stow ball mount #BWTS10043B that you referenced. Each has a different distance from the center of the pin hole to the center of the hitch ball. Hitch pin hole closest to ball: 10-1/4" Hitch pin hole…

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Answer 4

When looking for a proper ball mount for towing you need to make sure it has the correct drop so that your trailer tows level. To choose the correct drop for your towing setup you need to measure from the ground to the top of the inside of your…

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Answer 5

The distance between the center of the ball hole and the hitch pin hole of the Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount #CAB-UM is 11 inches.

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Answer 6

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 7

The Westlake 215/75R17.5 Radial Trailer Tires #LHWL097 that your Cedar Creek 38FBH came equipped with should always be inflated to its max 123 psi. I absolutely recommend filing the tires up on the trailer to meet this spec. A lot of customers (and…

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Answer 8

You're not going to have any problems mixing Dexter and Lippert components on trailer axles over 10k-lbs in the same manner as below 10k-lbs as long as the measurements on the replacement parts are the same- i.e. bearing sizes are the same, etc..…

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Answer 9

5,000 lbs appears to be the weight capacity of the 2018 Chevy Traverse if it has the 3.6 liter V6 engine and 1,500 lbs if the engine is the 2.0 4 cylinder. Those figures are the fully loaded capacity that your truck can tow. If you are going to be at…

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Answer 10

Since we don't carry the PullRite line I can't really speak to their quality but from what I can see from there website their 2900 model is fairly similar to the Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider #DM89GV. Both hitches offer 14"…

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Answer 11

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 12

There is no set amount the nut needs to be tightened on a friction sway control bar like #83660. You will need to adjust it as needed. In the instructions, which I have linked for you. Reese states Trailer configurations and loading, road and weather…

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