Distance From Hitch Pin Hole To End Of Shank On Ball Mount For 2-Inch Hitch On 2004 Lexus LX 470

Updated 05/04/2016 | Published 05/03/2016

Question:

I need a 6-7inch ball mount for a 2004 Lexus LX 470. The 2inch receiver is shallow, so the pin hole must be no more than 2inch from the ed end of the mount, or it hits the spare tire. Do you have a model that will work?

asked by: Robbie F

Expert Reply:

I went to our warehouse and took a measurement of this ball mount for you.

The Curt Ball Mount, part # C45100 has a 6-1/4 inch rise or 7-1/2 inch drop and the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the shank that inserts in your trailer hitch receiver is 2-1/2 inches.

On some vehicles you can loosen the spare a little and shift it away form the receiver. I am not sure if you can do that with your LX 470, but it may be worth checking out. If you can, then it may allow you a little more length on the shank of a ball mount.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L