Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - D-26 Review Video

The long ball mounts like the part #C45230 have around 11-1/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole whereas the extra long ball mounts like the #D-26 have around 12-1/2 inches from the pin hole to the ball hole.…

The only differences between the Demco Trailer Coupler #DM14976-52 and #DM88XR are the colors and the mounting bracket design. The part DM14976-52 is silver and has a straight, or no-drop, design with the bottom of the coupler being towards the top…

For situations like yours the best solution is a longer mount to get the extra length since the use of a hitch extender cuts the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. For example, check out the Brophy ball mount part #BM20 which has a drop of 2 inches…

Technically any additional length is going to increase leverage on the trailer hitch. But there isn't an exact standard length ball mount so going super technical on how much the force multiplied when the ball mount is beyond a certain length is…

Going from an 8 inch long ball mount shank to a 12 inch long one like the part #D-26 won't make any noticeable changes in handling. It might be somewhat easier to back the trailer up as you basically have increased the length between the trailer…

The Brophy Lunette Ring w/ 5-Position Adjustable Channel Bracket #BR63ZR is most definitely a weld-on installation and you'll use those holes as a reference point during the installation. A lot of times seemingly random holes like these are what…

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

The Brophy ball mount #BH20 is not too much longer than standard length ball mounts so the extra stress it would put on the trailer hitch would be minimal if at all. As long as the trailer hitch on your 2006 Dodge Ram has a tongue weight capacity to…

Yes, the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit part #FHDPB230101 could be installed on the tongue of the Malone EcoLight Trailer part #MAL53FR in place of the union plate that joins the two pieces of the tongue together which is pictured below. I spoke…

The two ball mounts from Curt #C45250 and #D-26 also known as 45260 are very similar but there is a small difference along with the different style you noticed. The #D-26 has a center of hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole length of 12-5/8…

If by trailer lock you are referring to the trailer coupler then I do have an option for you that will not require a lift kit or for you to remove the spare tire on your Jeep. For this, you are going to want to use a ball mount with an extended…

Lug Nut torque for the Aluminum Trailer Wheel #AM22654 will be between 90 and 100 foot lbs torque based on the 1/2 x 20 wheel studs and 15 inch aluminum wheels. Because the wheel bolt holes are reinforced with the improved clamp force technology, I…