Does Installation of Lift Kit and Larger Tires Affect Hitch Install on 2012 Jeep Liberty

Updated 03/29/2017 | Published 03/28/2017

Question:

Before I was to order the part #13245, I wanted to ask a question. I have a 2 in. body lift and 31 in. tires on my vehicle and was wondering if this would affect the the installation process or would I just need to get a different attachment ball or tongue so my trailer woud not be at a slanting angle? I know very little about auto machanics so bare with me. Im learning. Thanks for taking time to review my question.

asked by: Woody

Expert Reply:

The install of the Curt Trailer Hitch part # 13245 will not be affected by your lift kit or the size tires you have.

What will get affected is the rise/drop ball mount you would need to allow your trailer to be towed level. You have to go with the correct rise/drop that will allow this.

I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the trailer is on level ground.

Next, you will need to compute the difference. If the hitch height is greater than the coupler height the difference is the drop required. If the coupler height is greater the difference is the rise required. You will want to pick the ball mount with the rise/drop closest to the difference.

expert reply by: Jameson C