Ball Mount to Clear Rear Bumper of 2005 Chrysler 300 with Curt Hitch Installed

Updated 03/11/2016 | Published 03/10/2016

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(104)

$205.98

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

(2621)

$11.37

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(1358)

$12.62

Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop - 12-5/8" Long

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Question:

Hello, I recently received a #13465 Curt trailer hitch from your company. I am pleased with product and found it easy to install. My problem is that I fitted it to a 2005 Chrysler 300 and I am having problems finding the correct Ball Mount. The receiver sits so far back under the rear dumper that a regular Ball Mount will not work. The Ball almost hits the rear bumper, making it impossible to attach a trailer. Would you be able to tell me which Ball Mount will work? Thanks,

asked by: Alex C

Expert Reply:

When we installed the Curt Hitch part # 13465 on a 2005 Chrysler 300 like yours we found that the distance from the hitch pin hole to the outside of the bumper measures 6-3/4 inches.

The Curt ball mount part # D-26 should work well for you as it has a distance of 8-1/2 inches from the hitch pin hole to the nearest portion of the ball mount platform so it would work well for you.

For a 2 inch ball you would then want the part # 63845 and for a 1-7/8 inch ball # 19260.

expert reply by: Jameson C