Can I Use a Ball Mount Upside Down to Create a Rise Instead of a Drop

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Can the Curt ball mount 2inch inch, model #45836 be used upside down?

asked by: Scott S

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Most ball mounts, like the Draw-Tite # 2753 can be used in both a rise (upside down) and drop (standard) position. I'm not seeing any Curt ball mount with a part number 45836, but as I mentioned, most ball mounts are designed to be used either way. You will want to measure to determine if you need a rise or drop, so I've linked a helpful article we did on the process so you can determine exactly how much rise/drop you need.

I've also linked all of our regular ball mounts that fit in 2" hitches.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

Yes, the Gen-Y Torsion Weight Distribution Shank #GY54FR can be mounted in either orientation to provide more rise or drop. It will have a gauge on both sides of the hitch so that you can uses in either orientation and clearly see the gauge. Your…

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Answer 2

To switch between the rise and drop position of the Gen-Y Glyder Shock Absorbing Ball Mount for 2" Hitches #325-GH-12001 requires removing the ball platform, flipping it, and then reinstalling it to the bracket. The main shank assembly can't…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you. You will want the Gen-Y Phantom X Adjustable Ball Mount w/Stacked Receivers item #GY59VR. This adjustable ball mount will give you the ability to carry up to 700 lbs of tongue weight. It has 5 different height options for…

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I am not exactly sure which particular ball mount this is in reference to but the one you came from, the Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches part #2753 can be inverted to increase rise up to 2-3/4". This is the case for most ball mounts as…

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Answer 5

In most cases it's a bit safer to go on the slightly lower nose height setting instead of slightly higher since higher can sometimes cause sway. But if the vehicle is going to squat quite a bit from the weight of the trailer then the higher would…

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Answer 6

Ball mounts like #2753 can absolutely be inverted to gain height. This is referred to as a rise instead of a drop, meaning there is a measurement from the inside top of the receiver tube on your trailer hitch to the bottom of your trailer coupler…

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Answer 7

Many of the ball mounts we offer that we offer that fit 2 inch receivers like part #2753 which has a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, that are designed to be able to use in a rise or drop position by simply turning it upside down, without losing any…

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Answer 8

With your sag/squat situation, we normally recommend an Air Lift bag suspension enhancement like the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper, Item #AL88229, that is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Nissan Titan XD. Since you have already adjusted…

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Answer 9

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 10

If you want to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C13182 on your 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee, you will use M14 bolts that are grade 5 as well as compatible flat washers. That is the replacement for what is…

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Answer 11

Did you have a 4-pin connector that had 5 wires or was it a 5-pin connector? There is a big difference since you normally see a 5-pin connector on a boat trailer with the 5th pin used for an electric reverse lockout solenoid on a brake actuating…

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Answer 12

You want to tow your trailer with the towing system as level as possible. You can count on up to about 1-1/2 inches of squat when you hook the trailer up so you can adjust your ball height so that it is about an inch or so to compensate for the squat…

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