How to Choose a Ball Mount for a 2018 Toyota 4Runner

Published 08/22/2018

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Curt Fusion Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 2-1/4" Rise - 7,500 lbs

(468)

$30.96

Curt Fusion Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 4" Drop - 7,500 lbs

(468)

$35.90

Question:

The grind to bottom of coupler is 16.75”. From ground to top of of the trailer hitch receiver is 19.75”. Does that mean I need a 3” drop?

asked by: Mike

Expert Reply:

In order to choose the correct ball mount for your new 2018 Toyota 4Runner you will first need to measure from the ground to the top inside edge of your trailer hitch and then from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on your trailer while level. The difference between the two measurements will tell you the correct amount of rise/drop you need to look for in a ball mount.

Once you obtain these measurements you can either let me know what they are so I can make a recommendation or use them to pick out the ball mount yourself. I have attached our selection for you in addition to a help article.

expert reply by: Conner L

Mike

8/22/2018

The grind to bottom of coupler is 16.75”. From ground to top of of the trailer hitch receiver is 19.75”. Does that mean I need a 3” drop?

Conner L.

8/22/2018

Correct, you need a ball mount with around a 3" drop on your 2018 Toyota 4Runner in order to tow the trailer level. For this, I recommend the Curt Fusion Ball Mount part # C45154 which comes with a 2" hitch ball and hitch pin/clip. The extra 1/2" of drop that the ball mount has will likely offset the amount of vehicle squat you receive with the trailer coupled to the tow vehicle.