What Adjustable Ball Mount do You Recommend with a 1-7/8" Ball on My 2004 Dodge Dakota?
Question:
I was interested in the FA42-00-2600 adjustable hitch which shows coming with 2 and 2 5/16 balls. Is this same hitch available with 2 and 1 7/8 ?
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
I have an adjustable ball-mount hitch solution for you. Unfortunately, the Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch # AM3410 does not come with a 1-7/8" ball option. Also, we do not carry any reversible 2-ball assemblies that work with the # AM3410.
With that being said, a great solution is the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7" Drop, 7-1/2" Rise # BWTS10049B. With the Tow & Stow, you get the 1-7/8" ball with the 2" and 2-5/16" balls. It also allows you to slide the adjuster to get virtually the same 6" drop and 7" rise of the # AM3410. To top it all off, the Tow & Stow is made 100% in the U.S.A., so you can be confident with the quality.
It is important to note that the B&W Tow & Stow measures 4-7/8" from the farthest pinhole to the closest edge of the mounting block. Also, the mount requires a minimum of 11 inches of ground clearance to use the lowest drop on your hitch if you have one installed already. I recommend measuring the ground clearance level as well as your bumper clearance length to make sure your hitch fall within these specs.
If you need a hitch recommendation for your 2004 Dodge Dakota, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch - 2" # C13280. Even though we do not have the exact fitment of the Curt hitch on your 2004 model of Dakota, we have fitted it on a 2003 model. On that 2003 model, the fitment does give you the required bumper clearance length and ground clearance to use the # BWTS10049B. The fitment of the Curt hitch on your 2004 model will be virtually the same.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7" Drop, 7-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Three Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- B and W
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 800 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit w/ 2 Zinc Balls - 5-1/2" Drop
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Andersen
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