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ffishman 03-10-2009, 04:47 PM I bought a new truck. The hitch is higher than my old one. I borrowed a ball mount, and a 5" drop is perfect. I want to use a Convert a ball cushioned mount. Problem is, they no longer carry a 5" drop, its either 4" or 6". AT 5" my trailer sits perfectly level, which is ideal. Since I am going to have to go to a 4" or 6" which is better an inch higher or an inch lower? Opti-Mist 03-10-2009, 04:55 PM How about an adjustable height drawbar. I have too many trailers with a 2" coupler so I bought an adjustable height drawbar so I only need one. It has been a blessing. Morton 03-10-2009, 05:00 PM http://www.trailerhitches.com/ball-mounts/adjustable-height-ball-mounts/adjustableballmounts.cfm This should solve your problem ... Morton Hot Runr Guy 03-10-2009, 05:07 PM How about a 6" drop, with a 1" rise ball? http://www.trailerhitches.com/hitch-balls/hi-rise-hitch-balls/2inchcurthitchballwith1inchshankdiameterchrome3.cf m HRG goldman 03-10-2009, 08:46 PM Surely theres a welding shop somewhere near you, you could have them make what you want. It certainly couldnt cost all that much. There wouldnt be $10-$20 worth of material there, and maybe a half hour of their time. Goldman ffishman 03-11-2009, 08:09 AM How about a 6" drop, with a 1" rise ball? [ HRG Thanks, that should do it. I will get the 6" drop, and if needed a ball with the 1" rise. I didn't even know they made such a thing. Thanks. yarcraft91 03-11-2009, 08:32 AM Thanks, that should do it. I will get the 6" drop, and if needed a ball with the 1" rise. I didn't even know they made such a thing. Thanks. Just be sure to check the weight rating of the 1" rise ball against your trailer weight. IIRC, that 1" rise does reduce the rating somewhat. jokerjim 03-11-2009, 10:23 AM Was your truck loaded at the time you checked your ball height ? Maybe your truck will drop an inch when loaded and the 4 inch drop would work. Bill Krejca 03-11-2009, 02:47 PM I have actually had the spare tire drag at the ramp due to too low of a drop. Just something to be aware of. Bill Krejca ffishman 03-11-2009, 04:51 PM Good points to ponder. I ordered it today, should be in, in about a week. I will have to load up the back and take some measurments and see. Thanks. Shep 04-20-2009, 08:55 AM I say go for the 4". If your trailer sits too low in front, there may be a bit too much weight on the tongue, and the brake actuartor could bind, and prevent the brakes from releasing. Don't ask me home I know this! | |