Recommended Ball Mount With Longer Shank To Accommodate Rock Tamer Mud Flaps

Updated 03/13/2015 | Published 03/11/2015

Products Featured in This Question

Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long - 12,000 lbs

(3492)

$70.23

Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit w/ 2 Zinc Balls - 5-1/2" Drop

(537)

$299.98

Question:

I need a heavy duty ball mount with at least 6inch between the pin hole and any welds or gussets in something like a rapid 6 inch . i have rock tamers flaps? would the 3410 work? thanks

asked by: Craig

Expert Reply:

The Rapid Hitch Adjustable Ball Mount, part # AM3410 measures 3-3/8 inches from the back of the ball assembly to the closest pin hole and 4-3/8 inches to the furthers hole on the shank. This has a maximum rise of 6-1/2 inches and a maximum drop of 5-1/2 inches and has a towing capacity of 8,000 when using the 2 inch ball and 10,000 when using the 2-5/16 inch ball. I have attached a product review video you can check out.

We have a couple fixed ball mounts that may work for you. The first I recommend is part # 4285. This ball mount has a 3 inch rise or 4 inch drop and a towing weight capacity of 12,000 lbs. It measures 7-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the weld.

Another ball mount you may want to take a look at is part # 4284. This ball mount has a 1 inch rise or 2 inch drop and a towing weight capacity of 12,000 lbs. It measures 6-3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the weld.

I have attached photos of these three ball mounts with the dimensions noted. I have also attached a helpful article that explains how to measure and make sure you get the correct ball mount for your towing needs.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L