Review of a Softride QuietRide Tightening Ball Mount - Video
Features:
- Threaded, stainless steel hitch pin tightens securely to a nut fixed to the inside of ball mount's inner wall
- Pulls the ball mount to the side of the receiver tube
- Eliminates excess horizontal space that leads to rattling
- "Gold wedge" cuts down on additional vertical space between ball mount and receiver tube
- Muffles common "clanking" sound
- Protects the vehicle's powertrain
- Sturdy brass lock includes dust cover to shield it from road debris
- Rugged, powder coated steel construction thwarts rust and corrosion
Specs:
- 2" x 2" hitch receiver
- 4-3/4" rise from the top of the receiver tube opening
- 6" drop from the top of the receiver tube opening
- Gross towing weight: 10,000 lbs
- Tongue weight: 1,000 lbs
- 1" ball hole diameter
- 11-1/2" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole
- 7/8" wrench or socket is needed to tighten hitch pin
- Limited lifetime warranty
This ball mount offers two distinguishing features that provide a smooth towing experience. First, a threaded, stainless steel hitch pin weaves securely through a threaded hole in the ball mount. This innovation pulls the ball mount to the receiver tube and eliminates the horizontal (left-to-right) gap that leads to rattling. Second, as the ball mount is pulled to the side, the floating "gold wedge" is pushed to the top of the receiver tube and wedged in place. This prevents the ball mount from moving vertically (up and down) in the receiver tube, eliminating slack in all directions. The annoying "clanking" is now gone and the drivetrain is better protected.
The hitch pin includes a brass lock with a dust cover to protect it from road debris. With a maximum 10,000lbs gross towing weight, this ball mount accommodates any 2" hitch receiver and offers a 1" shank hole. It also sports a rugged, powder coated steel construction.

The image of the back side of the ball mount shows its hollow shank. On the inside is a threaded, square block that is welded into place. It works with the threaded hitch pin to pull the ball mount to the side of the hitch receiver opening. The gold wedge on the left can float to take up additional vertical space in the receiver tube.
25735 Softride QuietRide Steel Anti-Rattle Ball Mount and Lock
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Dave Alberti from Clayton, Nc
Bought this and received it within a week. It was easy to install and is absolutely quiet. Great not having to listen to the hitch rattle all the time. Great product and have suggested my son purchase as well. etrailer was also great to work with.