How Do I know How Much Drop Is Needed When Getting A Ball Mount?
Question:
Which hitch measure would you recommend for 3” lift with 35s
asked by: Jon
Helpful Expert Reply:
Finding the correct rise or drop will depend on two things. First will be the measurement from the ground to the inside top of your trailer hitch. This measurement will vary between hitch manufacturer, vehicle manufacturer, tire size if not the stock tires, and if a lift is used. As you have the lift and I am guessing tires that are not the stock size, you will definitely need to measure.
Once you have this measurement, you will need to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on your trailer, or trailers. This should be done on an as even a surface as possible. Once you have this measurement, or measurements, you will subtract it from the measurement you got for the hitch and you will have the amount of drop needed. If you do have multiple trailers that you pull, I definitely recommend using the lowest measurement you get to determine which is needed.
Something like the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/Rise - 16K # 325-GH-515 will most likely cover you, but I definitely suggest double checking as you may need more drop. We do have options if you do need more and the # 325-GH-317 will actually go up to 15" of drop. Needing this much drop is pretty rare though.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 15" Drop - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 15 Inch
- Rise - 15 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
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Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/Rise - 16K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 10 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Stacked Receivers
- Gen-Y Hitch
more information >
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