Ball Mount Extension or Extended Ball Mount For Curt Clamp-On Bike Rack

Updated 04/09/2021 | Published 04/07/2021

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Curt Clamp-On Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 2" Ball Mounts

(78)

$143.64

Brophy Ball Mount - 7" Rise, 8" Drop - 15-1/4" Long - Aluminum - 8,000 lbs

(150)

$110.07

Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 7"

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$82.62

Question:

I have a ball mount with an 8inch rise - due to the bumper and length of the ball mount I dont have enough room to attach this bike rack. Can I put a receiver extension on or would it be better to get a longer ball mount? I currently have the EAZ-LIFT and it is about 10inch from the pin hole to the center of the ball.

asked by: Nella A

Expert Reply:

If you put on a Hitch Extender # HE06 you will reduce your trailering capacity to 350lbs tongue weight and 3,500 total trailer weight.

Most of the receiver extensions with that much rise include a gusset for strength that may prevent the Curt Clamp-On 3 Bike Rack # C18013 from fitting properly. One that you can consider is the Brophy Ball Mount # EA80. It has no gusset but the design may not allow it to work. I have included a picture with the mount measurements for you to compare with your vehicle.

expert reply by: Bud M