Why Wont etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit Fit Ford Factory 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Receiver

Updated 09/25/2018 | Published 09/24/2018

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Hitch Pin and Clip for 2-1/2" and 3" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 4-3/4" Span

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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 14,000 lbs

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Question:

In the discription it claims this will not work with new Ford F-350s. Can you explain why it will not work? I have a 2018 Ford F-350 XLT. I have a steep driveway and I scrape my existing hitch which is about a 6 inch and the trailer drags with a 4 inch. Im hoping a 5 inch would be the ticket, but it says it doesnt work with ford hitches.

asked by: Eric

Expert Reply:

The reason the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kits for 2-1/2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Rise or 5" Drop # EBMK25518 (as well as 1-1/2" Rise or 3" Drop # EBMK25318) will not fit the factory 2-1/2" hitch receiver on your 2018 Ford F-350 is that those receivers have edges which are a bit rounder than standard hitch receivers and this ball mount has square edges.

I recommend checking out the Titan Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Receivers # 45123 which has a 5" drop and from the accompanying photo you can see how the shank has more rounded edges.

With this ball mount you will want to use Pin and Clip # 37201065 and either 2" Hitch Ball # A-90 or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # 63836.

expert reply by: Kyle S