Can Ball Mounts Be Turned Upside Down To Increase Height

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Can a 2inch X 2inch receiver with a 4inch be mounted and used upside down to increase the hitch height, without affecting performance?

asked by: John S

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Many of the ball mounts we offer that we offer that fit 2 inch receivers like part # 2753 which has a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, that are designed to be able to use in a rise or drop position by simply turning it upside down, without losing any towing capacity.

There are a few ball mounts out there that are designed to only be used in one position, so you will want to make sure any ball mount you use has both the rise and drop listed.

I have attached a helpful article that explains how to choose the correct ball mount you can check out.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

A great majority of standard ball mounts are designed so that they can be used in either the drop or rise position. Using a ball mount like the Draw-Tite #2753 that you were looking at in the rise position is just a matter of turning it upside down…

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Answer 2

The Curt Fusion Ball Mount for 2" Hitches #C45154 is not meant to be used in the rise position because the hitch ball is stationary. However, we have better alternatives. One of our most popular products is the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit for…

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Answer 3

Your 2020 Chevy Traverse is prewired for a brake controller. Instead of a connector, there are 4 blunt cut tow package wires located under the dash below and behind where the headlight switch is located. These wires will directly connect with the…

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Answer 4

I do have an option for you but we do not carry the style bracket pictured in the photo. The CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assembly - Galvanized Steel part #CE10000G can be attached to the frame with U-bolts instead of the cross members and…

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Answer 5

I am not exactly sure which particular ball mount this is in reference to but the one you came from, the Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches part #2753 can be inverted to increase rise up to 2-3/4". This is the case for most ball mounts as…

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Answer 6

The Reese Strait-Line weight distribution hitch #RP66084 is designed to keep your vehicle and trailer level, so a big dip could cause damage. I don't believe you will have any issues as long as the bars and hangers don't bottom out. The V…

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Answer 7

The correct Roadactive kit that fits your 2023 Ford F-150 is the part #RAS3611-YHD. I really like the RAS kits as they basically don't have any downsides. You get the adjustable support, an easy install, no maintenance, and actually improves…

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Answer 8

For your 2002 Chevy Silverado you will need to go with a hitch that will fit trucks that do have a factory trailer hitch. For that you would want the Draw Tite hitch part #41944 which will fit your truck once you remove the factory hitch. This…

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Answer 9

The Draw-Tite 41954 Class V hitch which we offer as part #DT35MR is designed for 2015 - 2022 Ford F-150 models that aren't equipped with a factory hitch. I've made up a diagram showing the dimensions and hole spacing for you.

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Answer 10

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 11

I definitely understand how safety chain capacities and determining exactly what chain rating you need for your trailer can be a bit confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, safety chain requirements state that the breaking strength of EACH…

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Answer 12

Ideally a hitched trailer will be level to the ground. We often recommend starting off with the hitch ball being a bit higher - an inch or so - than the top of the coupler on the level trailer since once hitched there will be a degree of squat in the…

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