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Brophy Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5-1/2" Rise, 6" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3.5K

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Sturdy steel ball mount with a solid shank measures 7-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Drawbar is Class II compatible only. Powder coat finish is corrosion resistant. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch ball mount from Brophy. Brophy Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5-1/2" Rise, 6" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3.5K part number BM96 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Brophy Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - BM96

Highlights

3,500 lbs GTW for Everyday Towing: Handles small campers, boats, and utility trailers.
6" Drop or 5-1/2" Rise for Level Loads: Lets you match trailer height for balanced towing.
Fits 1-1/4" Class II Hitches: Designed specifically for Class II receivers for proper fit.
Solid Steel Build for Strength: One-piece shank provides sturdy connection under load.
Corrosion-Resistant Black Powder Coat: Helps guard against rust from road spray and salt.
7-1/4" Length for Clearance: Measures from pin hole to ball hole for stable trailer hookup.

Features to know about

Keeps Trailers Level: 5-1/2" Rise or 6" Drop

Getting the trailer to sit level is key for smooth, stable towing. This drawbar gives you both a 5-1/2" rise and a 6" drop, so you can match the hitch height to your trailer’s coupler. It’s Class II compatible, rated for 3,500 lbs gross towing weight and 300 lbs tongue weight, giving you dependable balance for small campers, boats, or utility trailers.

Built Strong for Everyday Hauls: Solid Steel Shank

The solid-steel shank and welded ball platform make this mount tough enough for repeated use without flexing. The 7-1/4" length from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole gives a stable connection every time you tow. It’s straightforward gear that holds up under routine towing jobs without compromise.

Resists Rust and Road Grime: Black Powder Coat Finish

Towing gear takes a beating from rain, salt, and road debris. The corrosion-resistant black powder coat keeps the steel protected trip after trip. Even with regular outdoor use, the finish fights off rust so it stays looking clean and performs like it should.

Simple, No-Hassle Setup: Fixed Mount That Just Works

There’s no need to mess with adjustments or moving parts. The fixed design slides right into your 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" receiver and stays put. With a standard 3/4" ball hole and 1/2" pin hole, you can pair it with your preferred hitch ball and locking pin or clip (each sold separately) for a dependable, rattle-free connection that’s ready to tow whenever you are.

Specs

Application

Application: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" trailer hitch receivers
Class: Class II compatible only

Weight and Capacity

Gross towing weight: 3,500 lbs
Tongue weight: 300 lbs

Dimensions

Length: 7-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole
3": From center of pin hole to support gusset
Rise: 5-1/2" from top of inside of hitch opening
Drop: 6" from top of inside of hitch opening
Ball hole diameter: 3/4"
Pin hole diameter: 1/2"

BM96 C.R. Brophy Ball Mount - 5-1/2" Rise or 6" Drop - 3,500 lbs

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by: Michael 07/05/2026

Hard to find this Drawbar on the market with all the dimensions I needed and rated to tow my 300Lb Utility Trailer with a 400Lb Load. Appreciated receiving it next day by shipping it overnight.

by: Ken G. 03/26/2014

Received the Class II Drawbar 5-1/2" Rise or 6" Drop - BM96
in a timely manner. The rise was what I was looking for to use with my Polaris ATV 570 since its standard receiver is 1-1\4 hitch and sits low to the ground. This was just the right height to pull my john boat behind the ATV.

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Ken G. One Year Later

3/26/2015

A year later and the Class ll Drawbar 5-1/2 is still strong. Ive used it both fishing and hunting. Thanks for a great product.

by: Bruce 03/18/2026 One Year Later

Well made and just the right “height” (drop) for my Camry. This keeps the trailer level and provides excellent weight distribution.

by: Eric Newman 01/08/2023

I just purchased a new hideaway hitch system. But the hitch sits only 15 inches off the ground at best. And, my trailer coupling is 22-23 inches off ground. So l needed 7-8 inches of rise on the new 1.25 inch receiver system.

Internet research took me to etrailer and the Brophy hitch. I got 5.5 inches with the Brophy hitch, the highest available for a 1.25 inch receiver I could find. The others are limited to 5 inches max. I added another 1.5 inches with your Curt shock absorbing hitch. Voila, with a combined 7 inches of rise and on level ground the trailer now rides perfectly level!!!! Both parts were very easy to connect.

Delivery was speedy. Thank you for saving the day and my investment in an expensive new hideaway hitch!

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by: Ryan U. 08/05/2011

I got an email from etrailer saying they will upgrade shipping for free and received it in 2 days! Hitch is excactly what i am looking for. The paint was a little spotty on the hitch, but i could care less. It is a good solid hitch. I will turn to etrailer.com for all my towing needs.

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by: Jim L. 01/12/2012

other internet and local hitch installer contacts said no one makes a 1 1/4" draw bar with a 6" drop. first picture is my original draw bar with a 2.5" drop. the trailer was running quite high. number 2,3,4 are with your Brophy draw bar you can really see the trailer is level.I took a measurement that may come in handy in your files. my car is a 2012 ford escape with a factory trailer package . The measurement from the center of my receiver to the ground is 18"1/4" trailer tires are 5.30x12 This is my new car and I was surprised at the height. the Ford dealer was no help so possibly you can supply other 4 wheel drive escapes with draw bars.

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by: Skip P. 08/25/2016

I bought this product to replace one that didn't have enough rise. On small cars such as a Nissan Versa, the hitch assembly is lower to the ground which can cause your trailer to ride low in front and high in the back. Adding weight toward the tongue only compounds the problem. I had a 4 inch rise which was not sufficient. BM96 gives me an extra 1 1/2" of height. I haul a 26hp 54" cut Husqvarna on a 5' X 10' tilt back trailer from "Old Reliable" One other point to mention. If your trailer rides low in the front and is fitted with a tongue jack, it can be difficult to lower it because the jack wheel can hit the ground in such a way that the jack can't be extended without lifting the tongue. BM96 gives the the extra height I need and solved my problem. This item fit perfectly and required no modification. I would highly recommend this if you need extra height!!

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by: Daniel 01/31/2015

etrailer is the only place I could find a 6" drop hitch for 1 1/4" receiver on my Polaris 570. I purchased a trailer on cl and needed a way to pull it evenly behind my four wheeler. I still had to mount the coupler on top of the tongue but that's no big deal. Service was great with immediate feedback once my order was placed and the delivery was fast. I would definitely do business with George again!

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by: Ken Sloan 03/26/2016

Bought this for my VW Jetta so I could haul my Kendon Dual motorcycle trailer because no hitch gave me enough rise. After installing a 2", 3/4 shank, 2 9/16 shank length ball secured and spaced with 6, 3/4 lock washers, I put it to the test. Loaded my Ferris 48" ZTR and away I went on the test run. Really impressed actually how little play there is in the 1 1/4 hitch. It's quite heavy solid no question.

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by: Rolando Ochoa 11/14/2013

I love the ball-mount. Now I can haul my boat out to the lake. The best part of everything is - I got my package days earlier then expected. The service I received was great. Overall I am very happy with my purchase

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Rolando O. One Year Later

11/14/2014

I couldnt be any happier! I made a good decision when I made my purchase a year ago and up to day I continue to be satisfied.Thank you

by: Jason 01/30/2020

Extremely high quality hitch. I use the 6 inch drop option and tow a 6x12 enclosed trailer. Etrailer was very fast with shipping and I will definitely shop here again. I wish the shipping company took more care.

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by: Daryl L. 05/31/2019

Product is great. Though we didn't have a lift to put on the trailer hitch, but after watching your video and few times it took maybe 2 hours and the next day maybe a half hour to add the wiring.

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by: Roundy 05/02/2014

Wasn't sure if this is going to work on our 2009 Toyota sienna, but it's just right. The 5 1/2 inch height was perfect for a double axle ATV trailer. Item is quality made and etrailer shipped fast!

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by: David W 11/09/2017

I have ordered from etrailer before. My new part arrived quickly and was just what I needed. Thanks again, I will definitely be ordering from you again.

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by: Kenneth 11/30/2018

Since my 1989 Corsica, 30 years old, 214,00 miles decided to quit pulling my 1500 pound camper in October, I bought a 24839 Hitch for my 2011 Kia Soul. After installation the class 1 receiver was only 9.5 inches off the ground. Then I found your site and the BM96 with 5.5 inches rise. Perfect! Solid metal, no hollow insert tube! And the camper will tow level! Also to find your Stainless Steel Ball, terrific!

Your turn around time from order to receipt was quick! Another site wanted $18 for shipping. Your free shipping amazes me! So all in all, you won my attention and a bookmark. Finally, your using PayPal is great and after having my Credit card hacked three times, I only buy from companies that accept PayPal.

Kenneth B. One Year Later

12/1/2019

Great! After missing the campground entrance we ended up pulling the camper to the top of a mountain and then back down. 165 pounds ball weight and everything worked fine. Thanks again.

by: James M 08/11/2017

Love the large product selection at etrailer. Bought a (stainless steel) 2" ball, and (5-1/2 inch rise) drawbar for my 1-1/4" hitch. That high rise drawbar is not commonly carried in stock. Both items were in stock at etrailer. Standard delivery was fast, and tracking number was provided. Both items work great on initial checkout. Quality of the products are good, and I don't expect any problems with them in the future.

James M. One Year Later

8/11/2018

I couldnt be happier with this purchase. Working great.

by: Randy B. 05/16/2013

Nice build quality. It was exactly what I needed to match up my small utility trailer to my Jeep Grand Cherokee factory hitch. No where else could I find a 1.25" ball mount with a 6" drop. Many thanks etrailer.com for stocking this item and getting it to me super fast. Your customer service was fantastic too.

Randy B. One Year Later

5/16/2014

Great. No problems or complaints. So glad I found the product I needed at etrailer.com. Thanks!!!

by: Randall 06/20/2020

Amazingly well built. It took me 8 years to find anyone who carried 1 1/4" hitches. Looks great on my Ford Explorer and I can now leave it there. Before I had an adapter for my 2" hitch, which could be left installed for safety reason. My only concern with this is that it was hanging halfway out of the box when received. The insert portion had broken through a corner, The paper in the box was only to keep the hitch from sliding around within. Didn't work.

Randal One Year Later

6/21/2021

Outstandingly! The best part has been the ability to leave it attached.

by: Jon H. 12/14/2017

Product is as described. Seems to be a robust design. The welds look good and solid as is the entire unit. Fits on our '13 Honda Accord just fine. Plenty of clearance between the bumper and the Brophy drawbar. I have not pulled with it yet, but I have no reason to think it won't work just fine. eTrailer has excellent service. I saw a lot of comments about that in other reviews and it is true. I ordered this Tuesday about 2:00 and it showed up on my door step Thursday morning, even with the heavy Christmas shipping. (I did pay a little extra for "Ground" service.) I am quite satisfied and would buy from etrailer again.

Jon H. One Year Later

12/14/2018

Works fine. I’m quite happy with it.

by: Matthew 02/01/2026 One Year Later

Works just like it should sturdy product and well worth the price

by: Joseph O. 10/10/2013

It's great, looks good on my 2006 Scion XB. Gives the trailer hitch tongue good ground clearance since my trailer hitch is lower than most regular small cars, I wish I had bought it earlier. It's cheap and of good quality and makes my car look professional and ready for work hauling whatever.

Susan H.

12/24/2015

What kind of hitch are you running with this bar? I have an invisi-hitch and Im needing to the ball about 6 for a trailer that runs low to the ground.

by: Dave 10/06/2016 One Year Later

The drawbar is used on a John Deere X500 tractor with a Gator Rear Receiver Hitch.
Reverse of drop gives the proper height needed for maintain level position for trailer used
to move firewood around property.
Has performed as hoped.

Dave P. One Year Later

10/6/2017

Excellent! Also doing double duty for transport of log splitter around property

by: Steve Y. 06/20/2014

This hitch fits my Explorer great. My camping trailer & utility trailer now pull level. I only wish the hitch reached a little further into the receiver. It seems a little short to me.

Steve Y. One Year Later

6/25/2015

Still working great - was a good purchase

by: Bruce 03/31/2020 One Year Later

I am using this on a 2010 Ford Explorer and a 5 x 8 open trailer with 12 inch tires. This worked great to get the drop needed so the trailer is level.

Bruce M. One Year Later

4/1/2021

Holding up very well !!!

by: Dansen B. 07/09/2014

As advertised - excellent quality and fit for a very reasonable price. Levels out a small utility trailer when hitched up to a Subaru Outback.

Dansen B. One Year Later

7/9/2015

I have used it several times this last year - it has proven to be durable and stout, actually more than needed for the load range 3000 lb of the Outback.

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That's a good question, and you did indeed measure correctly, from flat ground to the top of your hitch receiver. Since that measurement is 10 inches and your trailer coupler is 15 inches, 5 inches is the correct rise, but an extra half-inch is absolutely acceptable, so you can use the Brophy ball mount: - Brophy Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5-1/2" Rise, 6" Drop # BM96 As long as you're within about an inch or so of being level you won't have any issues at all when towing. So the # BM96...
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