Is this right For you? Product Expert Alexander C says:
Yes, if you:
Need a mount that is built like a tank for your tough towing jobs
Want to carry a bike rack while you tow or attach a spare tire above your tow bar
Tow with a lifted truck
No, if you:
Can't lift a heavy, bulky mount or have nowhere to stow it when it's not on your truck
Frequently drive around winding roads, because the mount can wobble
Don't want to spend a premium cost
Insert this heavy-duty mount into your 2" hitch to get 7 stacked 2" receivers for mounting the included 2" ball, 2-5/16" ball, or other hitch-mounted accessory. Tongue weight is 1,500 lbs. Lowest Prices for the best trailer hitch ball mount from Gen-Y Hitch. Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 15" Drop - 10K part number 325-GH-317 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-496-5010 for expert service.
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Gen-Y Hitch Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- 325-GH-317
Fits 2 Inch Hitch
Adjustable Ball Mount
Drop - 15 Inch
Rise - 15 Inch
2 Inch Ball
2-5/16 Inch Ball
Two Balls
Class IV
10000 lbs GTW
Stacked Receivers
Gen-Y Hitch
Steel Shank - Gray
Steel Ball
Insert this heavy-duty mount into your 2" hitch to get 7 stacked 2" receivers for mounting the included 2" ball, 2-5/16" ball, or other hitch-mounted accessory. Tongue weight is 1,500 lbs.
Features:
Adjustable ball mount lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
Shank slides into hitch receiver on your vehicle
2" Ball or 2-5/16" ball provides connection point for trailer coupler
7 Stacked receivers accept included ball mount, as well as other hitch-mounted accessories
1 Pin included to secure accessories to shank
Adjustable height lets you tow trailers of different heights with the same vehicle
Drop ball mount lower or raise it higher to match your application
Heavy-duty steel construction
Zinc primer and powder coat finishes resist corrosion
Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock for securing to hitch receiver sold separately
SAE J684 certified
Made in the USA
Specs:
Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
Built-in receiver size: 2" x 2"
Maximum drop: 15"
Gross towing weight: 10,000 lbs
Tongue weight: 1,500 lbs
Overall height: 18"
Total length with included ball mount installed: 11-5/8"
Total length without ball mount installed: 8-5/8"
Ball sizes: 2" and 2-5/16"
Hitch pin hole diameter: 5/8"
Accessory pin hole diameter: 5/8"
Note: Ball mount must be used in the drop position with the stabilizer kit (325-GH-0100 - sold separately) to prevent wobble and to keep the mount stable as you tow.
Multiple Stacked Receivers for Easy Adjustment
This unique mount from Gen-Y Hitch includes a ball mount that can be easily positioned in one of the 7 stacked receivers that sits along the vertical shank of the unit. This dual-ball mount lets you tow a trailer with a 2" ball coupler or a 2-5/16" ball coupler.
With the 7 stacked receivers, not only do you have the ability to adjust the height of the included ball mount, but you also have the ability to add various other hitch-mounted accessories. Insert a bike rack or cargo carrier. Mount a spare tire carrier. Use a tow bar to flat tow your vehicle. Or just add a fun hitch cover. This heavy-duty mount is built with a 1,500-lb tongue weight, so you can even use multiple hitch accessories at the same time, as long as there are no clearance issues. This means that you can use your hitch-mounted bike rack to haul your bikes while also flat towing your vehicle.
GH-317 GenY Hitch Adjustable Versa Ball Mount for 2" Hitch Receivers - 15" Drop - 10,000 lbs
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 15" Drop - 10K - 325-GH-317
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (91 Customer Reviews)
Insert this heavy-duty mount into your 2" hitch to get 7 stacked 2" receivers for mounting the included 2" ball, 2-5/16" ball, or other hitch-mounted accessory. Tongue weight is 1,500 lbs.
by: Michael05/21/2022
Well built receiver & it got me to the perfect height for towing My Jeep LJ on 37" tires. etrailer had everything I needed including great service & awesome installation videos.1300618
The customer service was above and beyond what we expected to get. The hitch arrived much sooner and was just what we needed to pull our enclosed trailer behind our motorhome. It has not given one ounce of trouble, very sturdy and well pleased with etrailer.com. Highly recommend.1358155
by: Mike M.r.p Lawn Care01/06/2020
Tryed almost every drop hitch out there in canada but this product I had for 1 year now and it is a monster I recommend highly for lifted trucks, Amazing product.736103
by: Robert 11/01/2019
This is a serious drop hitch, the stacked receivers are awesomely versatile721638
by: Evan09/28/2020
Great product came when it was supposed to with no delays. This definitely won’t be the last one I buy!894089
The item arrived earlier than expected and Im very happy with my purchase.565663
by: martin03/21/2019
Very heavily made hitch. Fits well (has its own adjustments)
Note it weighs a ton613358
by: Barry 01/20/2021
It's exactly what I needed, and excellent an quality product.940332
by: Richard 10/03/2020
Very good company talk to you when you wanted to be talked to and knew what they were talking about896465
by: Robert 08/14/2022
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by: Matthew 09/28/2021
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by: Matt03/25/2021
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
Has done what it is supposed to do. I have used the hitch to tow two boats over the last two years using both ball sizes. The only issue is the appearance. Saltwater creates rust and break down of the coating on the hitch. Was never dunked in salt has been effected being near saltwater. Hitch was washed with freshwater after each use in salt.
I probably wouldn’t buy again. I have seen some other hitches that can do similar adjustments that do better near saltwater environments.994015
Thank you for your review! Black powder coated products to tend to take a beating when it comes to salt water environments. You should be able to use a stainless steel coated ball mount that will resist salt water much better. Attached is our ion of ball mounts that have similar characteristics to this one that you have been using.
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
I have used this hitch setup with a 7.3 F-250 for just over a year. It has been put to the test, hauling loads at rated capacity over thousands of miles. I love the ability to quickly adjust hitch levels for different trailers and the whole assembly is well made. It is machined very tight and so there is virtually no slack, so no banging and clanging as you drive. My only suggested improvement for the manufacturer is to improve the coating on the product. The crinkle coating is easily damaged and will flake, exposing bare metal and allowing rust to take hold. Thankfully the steel is very high grade and so corrosion is light at these bare spots.1297217
by: Daniel03/08/2021
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
I've not towed with it yet, but it's very high quality and seems way overbuilt. I like the hammered finish and the components are very nice. Once I figured out how they work, Gen-Y's 'twisting lock pin' is easier to use than a standard cotter pin and adds some piece of mind that it's not going anywhere. Love that you can store the ball mount in front of the hitch when not using it - including sideways so that it doesn't reduce ground clearance, even when in the lowest receiver. The only thing I don't like about it - which etrailer comments on in the online item description - is that it doesn't fit very snug. Combined with the 2-1/2 to 2" reducer sleeve, there's a fair amount of play. Not sure yet if this is going to create rattling when towing (that would reduce my stars). One note: based on the Gen-Y website's method for determining the appropropriate drop for my vehicle, I should have ordered the 10" drop. I did my own measuring and ordered the 7-1/2" drop instead, which works perfectly for my 2021 RAM 3500 SRW 4x4.977978
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
Showed up on time. Needed a heavy duty hitch for my lifted super duty. Used for first time today and worked perfectly. My beaver tail landscape trailer has to towed level or it bottoms out. With this hitch no worries about towing level. Great product!644832
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
Ive had this hitch for a year now and I am very happy with the craftsmanship. I work in the masonry business and have allot of very heavy loads and it is holding up excellent.1313114
by: Robert10/21/2021
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
I purchased based on the photos that show 2 pins in the hitch as the top pin holds the pintle attachment. When it arrived and was not included I was told cannot send pintle attachment and would have to pay xx to return. Said no option for pintle attachment separate. Person I spoke with even agreed it looked as if included. I have one on my other truck and love the product. I felt the advertisement was not what I received.1184542
Comments
Unfortunately Gen-Y no longer sells their pintle hook. The good news is they do sell a pintle mounting plate for 2 inch hitches, item # 325-GH-1201 Gen-Y Torsion Pintle Hook Mounting Plate for 2" Hitches - 14 Hole - 16,000 lbs $513.43, that you can pair with a Curt pintle hook item # C48210 Curt Pintle Hook - Bolt On - 20,000 lbs $90.14.
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
This item is so universal also a good deflector if you might get rear ended! Perfect fit for my 2013 Nissan Rogue. Thank you etrailer.com Very good Engineering... William692584
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
This hitch is very heavy duty, better than I expected. All products I have ordered from etrailer have been exactly what they say it is and exactly what I needed. Customer service is excellent and they are very knowledgeable!1263179
by: Roger04/05/2022
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
Super heavy duty hitch that should last a lifetime. Quick shipping too.1282324
by: Barry04/08/2022
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
I have a business and we use dump trailers and Etrailer has all of the equipment I need to help keep my trailers equipped. Thank you1283399
by: Robert H09/30/2021
Review from a similar Versa-Ball Mount in Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
The frustration is in where you are measuring. The measurement is from the top of the shank othe the bottom of the ball platform. This is what will get you the correct ball height because the coupler will sit over the hitch ball. So if you are measuring your trailer coupler when level, then you measure from the bottom of the coupler to the ground and then from the ground to the inside top of your receiver opening on your trailer hitch to get the proper drop. This is how all manufacturers... view full answer...
If I understand you correctly, it sound like you have a couple of things going. On level ground you want to tow as level as possible, but you don't want to bang up your trailer going in and out of your driveway. I recommend you go with an adjustable ball mount like the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 12-1/2" Drop - 16K # 325-GH-516 or the 15" Drop - 10K # 325-GH-317. This comes with the adjustability to adjust the hitch ball down to give you the driveway... view full answer...
Finding the correct rise or drop will depend on two things. First will be the measurement from the ground to the inside top of your trailer hitch. This measurement will vary between hitch manufacturer, vehicle manufacturer, tire size if not the stock tires, and if a lift is used. As you have the lift and I am guessing tires that are not the stock size, you will definitely need to measure.
Once you have this measurement, you will need to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler... view full answer...
I recommend the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop/Rise - 10K item # 325-GH-315. This ball mount will give you a wide range of options for drop and extension away from the back of your Ford F-250 Tremor. I have linked a diagram detailing the dimensions. view full answer...
Our longest drop hitch for a 2" receiver is going to be the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers item # 325-GH-318. This adjustable ball mount has a 17-1/2" drop and a 10,000 lbs capacity like the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount item # 325-GH-317 you were looking at. The 17-1/2" Gen-Y comes with the recommended stabilizer system as well.
You won't be able to add another ball mount to either of these drop hitches to gain the 3" or more you could possibly need so these will... view full answer...
For your application, I recommend an adjustable ball mount with a large drop like the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 15" Drop - 10K # 325-GH-317. The Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 17-1/2" Drop # 325-GH-328 is the deepest drop we have available.
The hi-low adapter Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 7" Rise/Drop - 12" Long, # BX88241, is for flat towing use only. It cannot be used to pull a trailer. view full answer...
That's quite a bit of drop. Before guessing that you need 15 inches of drop you can measure to determine exactly what you need. I've linked a help article about finding the correct rise or drop. Basically you need to measure on level ground to the inside top of your Jeep's hitch receiver opening. Then measure from level ground to the underside of your trailer's coupler and find the difference between the two. This number is the amount of drop (Or rise technically but in your case it's... view full answer...
If you are wanting a ball mount with a further drop than the 12" Drop Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount # AMSC12 you will need a Gen-Y Hitch like part # 325-GH-317 which has a 15" drop. Aside from that we don't have a "traditional" ball mount with as much length or drop as the Convert-A-Ball option that you referenced.
Gen-Y does recommend using a stabilizer bar kit like part # 325-GH-0100 to help keep their hitch from wobbling. I also recommend installing a hitch lock like part # 34061072-D to... view full answer...
To determine the correct ball mount for your 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 that has a 3" leveling kit and you are planning on putting 35" tires on you will need to measure from the ground to the top inside edge of the trailer hitch receiver on your truck, and the with your trailer level you will need to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler.
The difference between these numbers is the amount of drop you need. If you measure the height of your hitch right now you will need to add... view full answer...
It sounds like you're trying to mount a bike rack on your Gen-Y Ball Mount using a hitch adapter on the top receiver with enough clearance to not interfere with your trailer's jack.
I'm not going to tell you that you can't do this (and Gen-Y says it's ok to do), but honestly, I think your best bet is returning the Gen-Y 5" Rise/Drop # 325-GH-214 that you just bought and going with one that can give you the rise you need without using a hitch adapter for your accessory. My concerns with... view full answer...
If you are measuring from the inside top of the receiver to the bottom of your coupler then you have a 13 inch drop. I've attached an article to help, but have also included a photo for fast reference.
That is a significant drop, so you can use one of the following:
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 12-1/2" Drop - 10K # 325-GH-316
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 12-1/2" Drop - 16K # 325-GH-516
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 15" Drop... view full answer...
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