MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop, 6-1/4" Rise - 5,000 lb

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• Will Stabilizer Jack Leg Fit in MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount
  I went to take some measurements for you and found the leg of the Square Drop Leg Stabilizer Jack # SJ-R208 measured 1-1/4" outside to outside of the leg itself and 1-1/2" for the mounting bracket. The tube portion of the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068 that accepts the ball mount measures about 2-1/2" from outside to outside and 2-1/8" inside to inside. So the stabilizer jack leg would physically fit inside the ball mount; the only issue is that the pull pin from the...
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• Long Ball Mount Recommendation for 6-1/2 inches of Rise to Clear Subaru Bumper
  Best option will be the MaxxTow Adjustable Ball Mount # MT70068 which will have the clearance and will work well to tow your trailer level. This does not have a reputation as having a wobble problem either. Especially if you were to use it with an anti-rattle device like the part # 63232 which will do a great job keeping it tight to the hitch tube.
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• Why Aren't Adjustable Ball Mounts Made for 1-1/4 inch Trailer Hitch
  I really wish we did, but we do not have any adjustable ball mounts that fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch like the # MT70068 that you referenced. The added length and leverage of the adjustable ball mounts is why they aren't made for the lighter duty 1-1/4 inch hitch size. You'd have to go with a fixed ball mount with the correct rise/drop. I attached a help article that covers how to pick this out as well.
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• Ball Mount and Wiring Harness for 2015 Chrysler Town and Country
  I recommend going with an adjustable ball mount, the MaxxTow # MT70068, which will give you up to 6-1/4" of rise on your 2015 Chrysler Town and Country. With this you'd need pin and clip # PC3 as well as 2" hitch ball # 40038. For a wiring harness to add a 4-flat you would want the # 118534. If you only wanted to hook up your 4-way to your trailer's 7-way you would then need adapter # 30717. If you planned on using your trailer's electric brakes you would not need that adapter, instead...
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• Does Longer Shank of MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount MT70068 Affect Capacity of Hitch
  The MaxxTow Adjustable Ball Mount part # MT70068 does come with a pretty long shank. But the only real thing at risk will be your shins. The added length does put a bit more leverage on the hitch, but it does not negatively affect the capacity of the hitch. In a lot of situations where a short trailer is being towed adding length can make it easier to back up.
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• What is Distance from Center of Hitch Pin Hole to Upright on MaxxTow Ball Mount MT70068
  The MaxxTow Adjustable Ball Mount, Part # MT70068, has a distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the upright of 8-1/8 inches. This part includes both a 1/2-inch pin and clip to secure the ball mount, and a 5/8-inch pin and clip to secure the shank in your 2 x 2 inch hitch receiver. I have provided a link to a video review of this item and a drawing with several key measurements indicated. Also I have included a link to our product page for all adjustable steel ball mounts...
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• Recommended Adjustable Ball Mount Similar To Master Lock EZ
  The MasterLock 2841AT has been discontinued. For a similar ball mount, you may be interested in the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop, 6-1/4" Rise - 5,000 lb, # MT70068, the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 8" Rise - 5,000 lbs, # MT70067, or the Reese Adjustable Ball Mount - 5,000 lb which includes the pin and clip, # RP21141. The MaxxTow options require the pin and clip # PC3 or a locking option like the Deadbolt Trailer Hitch Reciever...
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• Ball Height for Pulling a 2016 Coachmen Clipper with a 2004 Honda Pilot
  You want the trailer to be as level as possibel when towing. To figure out the correct rise or drop you need with your 2004 Honda Pilot measure from the ground to the inside top of the trailer hitches opening with the vehicle parked on level ground. Then measure from the ground to the underside of the trailer's coupler with it level as well. The difference between the two tells you how much of a rise (the trailer is higher than the vehicle) or a drop (the vehicle is higher than the trailer)...
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• Can Friction Sway Control be Used with the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount
  Yes, as long as you had a sway control bracket like the part # RP26003 you could use your friction sway control unit with an adjustable ball mount like the MaxxTow ball mount part # MT70068. For a friction sway control unit you would want the part # 83660.
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• Is Weight Capacity Lowered When Using MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount MT70068
  There is no change in the weight capacity of the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount, part # MT70068 when the height is changed. This ball mount has a 5,000-lb capacity whether it is in the 7-1/2 inch drop or 6-1/4 inch rise position. This ball mount is designed to work with a 2-inch trailer hitch receiver opening.
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• Can Lower Part of the MaxxTow Ball Mount # MT70068 be Purchased for Different Hitch Ball Size
  The MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068 is sold as a whole unit so the base part isn't available separately so you would need to purchase 2 of these if you are needing to use 2 different size hitch balls, or you could use an interchanging hitch ball like part # 903B. We actually have another solution with the EZ Adjustable Ball Mount with Combo Ball # AM3297 which has an 8" drop/rise and comes with 1-7/8" and 2" hitch balls. Simply flip the ball assembly upside down to swap...
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• Inside Tube Size of MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount MT70068
  Both the shank portion and the ball mount portion of the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068 measure 2- x 2-inches. I confirmed this by going to our warehouse and measuring both parts for you.
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• Are Adjustable Ball Mounts Available For Class l Hitches With 1-1/4 Inch Receiver Opening
  Unfortunately, we do not offer any adjustable ball mounts designed to fit a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening at this time. We do have several ball mounts that have varied rise and drop but none that are adjustable like the Maxxtow # MT70068 you referenced. If you are looking for a mount that has just a couple of height adjustments you can check out the attached product page.
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• Recommendation For Hitch Mounted Bike Rack And Trailer Compatibility On 2012 Subaru Outback
  For your Swagman Original 3 Bike Towing Rack the base is 3-1/8 inches as you mentioned. This rack does require 10 inches between the center of the hitch pin hole and the center of the hitch ball. The MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop, 6-1/4" Rise - 5,000 lb # MT70068 has a measurement of 8-1/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the upright bar, so that will give you 5 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of your bike rack....
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• Can Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin Be Used With MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068
  The MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop, 6-1/4" Rise - 5,000 lb # MT70068 would be a perfect option for your Subaru Outback towing a trailer that needs 6" rise, and another trailer that needs 2" rise as the rise is adjustable between 6-1/4" to 1-3/4". Since adjustable shank uses the standard 5/8" pin and is hollow you can absolutely use the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 2-5/8" Span # 63232 you were looking at to get rid of any rattling. Lastly...
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• Recommended Extended Ball Mount or Hitch Extender for Towing Boat Trailer
  For your 2018 Tahoe and boat trailer needing a longer extension between them I recommend the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 15-3/4" Long - 6,000 lbs # 80232. Having a longer ball mount like this will not reduce the capacity of your hitch at all. This will give you a length of 15-3/4 inches from the center of the ball to the hitch pin hole. For a compatible hitch ball the shank needs to be 1 inch diameter for this mount. I recommend the 2 inch ball # 40038 or 2-5/16...
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• Does Curt Hitch Fit All Models Of 2000 Jeep Cherokee XJ and Trailer Wiring Recommendation
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part # 13084 is a fit for all models of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee however XJ is not a model. XJ is what the second generation (1983-2001) of Jeep Cherokees are called so the hitch will fit your 2000 Jeep Cherokee however it will require drilling through the frame mounted, closed sided steel skid shield if the Jeep has one which is why I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13160 because it does not require drilling at...
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• Can Curt Ball Mount C45100 be Safely Used to Tow 3,500 lb Trailer is Rise Position
  Great question, and I think you're on the right track. Even though the Curt Ball Mount # C45100 is rated for 3,500 lbs towing/350 lbs tongue while in the rise position, I like to have some kind of safety margin so that I'm not constantly checking to make sure the ball mount is holding up. For your application I recommend the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068 because the weight ratings are 5,000 lbs towing/500 lbs tongue whether you are using it in the rise or drop position....
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• Measurements of Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch 76028 for a 2004 Saturn Vue to Choose a Ball Mount
  I went out to the warehouse and took the measurements you are needing on Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 76028. From the top of the center plate that attaches to the vehicle to the top of the receiver opening it is 2-3/4 inches. From the center of the mounting holes on that plate straight out to the center of the pin hole is 2-1/2 inches. I made a picture showing this. On average with this hitch installed the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening is 14-1/2 inches. Since...
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• Comparing 6,000 lb Curt Adjustable Style Ball Mount to Maxxtow 5,000 lb Adjustable Options
  The Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 5-1/4" Rise, 6-3/4" Drop - 6,000 lbs # C45901 has a shipping weight of 15 lbs whereas the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 8" Rise - 5,000 lbs # MT70067 has more adjustability but less capacity and has a shipping weight of 14 lbs. Finally, the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop, 6-1/4" Rise - 5,000 lb # MT70068 falls between these two with adjustment ability but still has a 5,000 lb capacity....
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• Which Ball Mount Should go With Curt Hitch C13382 on 2018 Subaru Crosstrek?
  We haven't yet been able to do a test fit on a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek with Curt hitch # C13382, so the exact measurement from the top of the hitch to the ground is not yet known. Based on the 13 inches from ground to coupler on your trailer and recent heights from the Crosstrek and it's Impreza brethren, you can use the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068. This mount does come with a pin and clip though you'd need 2" hitch ball # 40038 to go with it. I've added a link to a...
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• Will an Adjustable Ball Mount Work with a Ram 1500 with a Four-Inch Lift Kit?
  For a Ram 1500, the MaxxTow Adjustable Tri-Ball Mount, # MT70197, will give you nearly six inches of drop and may work for your vehicle, but you are going to need to measure to make sure. To figure out which rise or drop you will need, first park your Ram and trailer on level ground. From there, measure from the ground to the top of the trailer hitch receiver on the Ram. Then measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the trailer. You will need a ball mount with drop if...
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• Can Thule Square Load Bars be Used on Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer, Part # Y08107
  My contact at Yakima confirms that the Rack and Roll Trailer, part # Y08107, is compatible with Class I, II and III hitches and since late 2010 comes standard with a 2-inch coupler. Originally the trailer was supplied with a 1-7/8 coupler and a running production change was made to move to the 2-inch. Yakima will supply at no charge a bolt-on 2-inch coupler, part # Y08123, to customers that receive a 1-7/8 unit and need the larger size. However, recent production should have a 2-inch coupler. For...
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• Light-Duty Tow Package Setup for a 2016 Mazda CX-5
  We have everything you need to tow your small trailers with your 2016 Mazda CX-5. I have listed all of the parts that I recommend below. Class II Trailer Hitch - # C12170 4-Flat Wiring Harness - # 118563 Adjustable Ball Mount - # MT70068 Hitch Ball - # 63845 (2in.) # 19260 (1-7/8in.) Hitch Pin - # PC3 To start, you will need a trailer hitch. I recommend the Curt Class II Trailer Hitch, # C12170, because it will have more than enough capacity for the CX-5 and the trailers. The...
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• Ball Mount Options for Towing Trailer with 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
  Ideally you buy the hitch first, measure the difference in height between the hitch and the bottom lip of the trailer when level and then buy a ball mount that matches the rise/drop so that it can be towed as level as possible. For your 2016 Tiguan I would recommend the hitch part # 75658. Which when we installed this hitch we found that it measured 15-3/4 inches from the top of the opening down to the ground. Without knowing what trailer you plan to buy the part # 989900 would be a...
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• Extra Long Shank Adjustable Ball Mount with 3 Inch Rise to Clear Rear Bumper
  I was able to find a ball mount that offers more than 6 inches of clearance between the hitch pin hole and the back of the ball mount upright for you. The MaxxTow Adjustable Height Ball Mount # MT70068 offers 8-1/8 inches from the pin hole to the back of the adjustable portion of the ball mount. I've attached a dimensional diagram showing a number of measurements on this ball mount for you. This mount offers a minimum rise height of 1-3/4 inches with a maximum rise of 6-1/4 inches. The...
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• Recommended Ball Mount for a Rise of 18 inches When Installing Draw-Tite # 75720 on a 2002 Odyssey
  The height of the trailer hitch when we measure for the videos can vary based on the year of the vehicle, inflation of the tires, or even how much cargo is loaded in the vehicle so the numbers we give are good to use as an estimate. If you check out the attached video of the Draw-Tite # 75270 being installed on a 2003 Honda Odyssey you can see that the ground to hitch height it 12 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rearmost edge of the bumper is only 4-1/2 inches. Since...
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• Adjustable 2-Inch Ball Mount to Allow More Clearance for Garaging Boat Trailer
  It sounds like you need a ball mount with more than 3-inches of drop to allow your boat's windshield to clear the bottom of your open garage door as you move the trailer inside. If I understand things correctly it is just the combination of the windshield's height and the driveway's angle that are the issue. I suggest an adjustable 2-inch ball mount. One of these will allow you to lower the ball and therefore also the trailer's tongue when you need to garage the boat and trailer and...
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• Availability of Extra-Long Adjustable Ball Mounts for 2-Inch Hitches
  The Draw-Tite Adjustable Ball Mount with Sway-Control Tab # 7390 measures 11-3/4-inches from its hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. I confirmed with my contact there that there is no longer version offered. MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068 does not offer the sway control tab but it does offer greater length, measuring 13-inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. Their Adjustable Tri-Ball Mount # MT70197 includes 3 hitch balls...
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