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Getting the right height match makes a big difference in how your trailer follows behind you. This ball mount offers both a 5-1/2" rise and a 6" drop, giving you flexibility to dial in a level setup whether your trailer rides high or low. With the proper rise or drop, you’ll keep sway down and handling smoother every time you tow.
Nothing’s more annoying than a hitch that clanks around while you drive. The Brophy Anti-Rattle Drawbar uses a threaded hitch bolt and clip that tighten the shank in the receiver to reduce movement and noise. It stays snug and quiet so your focus stays on the road, not the sound coming from behind.
For many hauls, you just need dependable strength that won’t flex or wear out early. The solid steel shank on this mount handles up to 3,500 lbs gross towing weight and 300 lbs tongue weight. It’s 7-1/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole, giving plenty of reach for standard trailer couplers while keeping things stable under load.
Towing gear sees constant exposure to weather and road grime, but this mount holds up thanks to its corrosion-resistant black powder coat finish. It defends the steel against rust and keeps it looking clean even after repeated use through wet or salty conditions.
Sometimes simple is best. This fixed design keeps things straightforward—no moving parts or adjustments to worry about. Slide it into your 1-1/4" hitch receiver, tighten down the included anti-rattle bolt, and you’re ready to hook up your hitch ball and tow with confidence.
Ratings & Reviews
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.
I got exactly what I ordered and the website was very helpful with the 360 view. I could not find the 1"1/4 hitch insert anywhere in town. Thanks for the great experience and product.
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
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.
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!
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!!
The draw bar is absolutely perfect! all 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.
Expected my hitch to arrive in about 2 weeks. 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.
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!
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.
Well made and just the right “height” (drop) for my Camry. This keeps the trailer level and provides excellent weight distribution.
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.
Good quality
Haven’t installed it yet but the welds appear super thick and the unit is HEAVY. I’m impressed so far.
Good solid hitch great shipping
The hitch looks good. It is what I ordered. Two Days! I have to say that I will definitely be recommending etrailer if it comes up.
Very handy for getting a level hookup with aftermarket hitch kits, which often put the receiver far too low. The 5-1/2" rise is just right to pull U-Haul and Home Depot trailers behind my Audi A6 sedan, and the extended tongue clears the bumper with room to spare. This unit is extremely ruggedly built, with nice fat welds and a sturdy reinforcing gusset, and the anti-rattle feature works perfectly.
Other than getting most of the paint knocked off of this while in shipping from a loose ball inside the shipping box, it's a very impressive drawbar. The solid square bar that goes inside the receiver makes this much better than any 2" drawbar I've ever had. This thing is seriously heavy! I might not even keep this in the car until it's needed. With the ball, it weighs about as much as my small toolbag
Great and fast service
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I would cover any nicks with anti-corrosive spray paint to make sure it lasts a long while without rust. Here is a help article explaining more:
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