How much drop for ball mount
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How much drop for ball mount
Truck is stock 2006 F350 4X4 SRW 275/65-20 tires. Wondering what others are using for drop hitches. I have a 6X10 tandem axle dump trailer. I currently have a 5" drop and it is still a little high. Looks like I need about a 7" drop.
I recently installed a Class V receiver hitch from a 2015 F350 so I will need to get a 2-1/2" ball mount. I though I would see how much drop others are using before I order.
I do know there are adjustable mounts and I have one for 2" receiver. I want a fixed drop for the higher capacity and cheaper price.
I recently installed a Class V receiver hitch from a 2015 F350 so I will need to get a 2-1/2" ball mount. I though I would see how much drop others are using before I order.
I do know there are adjustable mounts and I have one for 2" receiver. I want a fixed drop for the higher capacity and cheaper price.
More Turbo
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it really depends on the trailer.
With the trailer disconnected, put the hitch at the height you want it to be when it is attached to the truck, then measure how high up the bottom of the trailer hitch is from the ground.
Then, with the trailer connected [and maybe with a middling load], measure how high the top of the receiver hitch on the truck is.
The difference between those measurements should be how much drop you want.
With the trailer disconnected, put the hitch at the height you want it to be when it is attached to the truck, then measure how high up the bottom of the trailer hitch is from the ground.
Then, with the trailer connected [and maybe with a middling load], measure how high the top of the receiver hitch on the truck is.
The difference between those measurements should be how much drop you want.
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The highest I have seen is 12,000, which is enough, just would like a little more excess. Unless you are talking about the bolt on style, I have seen one of those and it was only 5" drop.
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Two days ago I was looking at 7" adjustable, up to 20k#. I will try to find it again and post the link.
Edit: Here you go. They are available on Amazon, too. Gen Y Hitches: The most versatile adjustable hitch on the market today!
Edit: Here you go. They are available on Amazon, too. Gen Y Hitches: The most versatile adjustable hitch on the market today!
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Thanks for the link! I do remember seeing them now, forgot about them. I have found a 7"drop rated at 12,000 for about $70.00. I like these if I was going to spend over $200
Weigh Safe 2-Ball Mount w/ Built-In Scale - 2-1/2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 11" Rise - 12.5K Weigh Safe Ball Mounts WS10-25.
Weigh Safe 2-Ball Mount w/ Built-In Scale - 2-1/2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 11" Rise - 12.5K Weigh Safe Ball Mounts WS10-25.
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