Long Shank Ball Mount for Added Clearance While Towing

Updated 02/19/2020 | Published 02/18/2020

Products Featured in This Question

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop - 10,000 lbs

(1358)

$87.62

Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long - 12,000 lbs

(3480)

$65.21

2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

(3881)

$20.93

Draw-Tite Hitch Receiver Lock - Extra Long - Flush Design

(394)

$26.36

Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-3/16" Span

(2939)

$4.59

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs

(3881)

$24.55

Question:

I would like this in 12 inch long, do you have that ?

asked by: Pete J

Expert Reply:

I'm assuming that you are asking about length of the ball mount and not the drop or rise. The Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # AMSC4 is 12 1/4 inches in length from the end of the shank to the center of the ball hole, and 9 3/4" from hitch pin hole to the hitch ball hole. If you are needing a longer ball mount than that to have additional clearance we do have other options.

For a fixed ball mount that has close to the same ratings and rise and drop measurements I recommend Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # 4285. It's rated for 12K lbs of GTW, 1200 lbs TW and has a 3" rise or 4" drop. The hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball hole is 12". The ball mount has a solid steel shank and is zinc coated to help prevent rust from building up.

You'll need a hitch ball, pin and clip or lock unless you already have one. The Draw-tite ball mount requires a hitch ball the has a 1-1/4" diameter shank and at least 1-1/4" long shank to go through the platform. For a 2" ball I recommend # A-90 and for a 2 5/16" ball I recommend # C40030. For a standard pin and clip # C21500. If you want to lock the ball mount to your hitch for security, you can use Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # BD580412.

I linked the parts mentioned above, along with a short review video for you to check out.