Recommended Rise/Drop for Adjustable Ball Mount on 2017 Ram 2500

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I’ve got a 2017 ram 2500. Was wondering what hitch would be best I’m being told 8” and 10” by people. I’m wanting an adjustable with heavy tow weights. Thanks for your help

asked by: Tonya L

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When it comes to picking an adjustable hitch with the best rise/drop for you there are a number of factors to consider. Based on what you looked at, I'm assuming you have a 2-1/2 inch receiver so that starts to narrow it down.

You will need to know what the weight/tongue weight of the heaviest trailer you want to tow is. That may be a specific amount based on trailers you own or the maximum capacity of your hitch/vehicle. You will also need to know the tallest rise and deepest drop needed to keep what you are towing as level as possible. In order to find this you need to find the difference between your hitch height and the coupler height.

You will also want to consider the different hitch ball sizes you may need. Keep in mind, the capacity of the ball mount will vary depending on the ball. One other thing you may want to consider is clearance depending on the height of your truck and hitch.

That being said, the BulletProof Hitches Adjustable 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch # HD258 is a great choice assuming it meets your needs. It has an 8" rise/drop and is ideal for vehicles with 22-24" of clearance from the ground to the bottom of the inside of the receiver tube. It has a maximum tongue capacity of 3,000 lbs, a gross towing weight of 12,000 lbs with a 2" ball and 22,000 lbs with a 2-5/16" ball.

If you need the additional rise/drop, the BulletProof Hitches # HD2510 is also available with a 10" rise/drop. This ball mount is ideal for vehicles with a 25-27" clearance. If you aren't sure what you might need in the future and would like to be prepared, the 10" would probably be the way to go assuming it won't cause any clearance issues.

If you find that you need something else entirely, I have included a link to all of our available adjustable ball mounts that fit a 2-5/16" receiver. I also included a review and installation video of the BulletProof ball mount along with a helpful article on ball mounts and how to measure for trailer hitch drop for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

We have an adjustable ball mount for you. First, though, the BulletProof Adjustable Ball Mount that you referenced, part #HD258, has only an 8" drop. Unfortunately, that is not enough for your lowest trailer. The top of your receiver to the…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you are looking for a long and low ball mount. BulletProof Hitches Adjustable 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Drop/Rise #HD258 is my recommendation for you. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball…

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Answer 3

After checking some information it appears that the maximum towing capacity of the 2003 Chevrolet 2500 HD is 12,000 lbs. This would be the max and depending on options it may be lower than that. I recommend using the owner's manual to determine…

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Answer 4

Since you mentioned needing "at least" 8 inches we'll go ahead and be on the safe side and get you a little more, with a hitch ball mount from BulletProof Hitches that gives you a max of 9-1/4" drop. I'll give you the option…

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Answer 5

The distance from the top of the shank to the bottom of the hitch ball at the lowest setting on the Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Channel Mount part #C45927 is 14-3/8". I went out to our warehouse to measure this for you.

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Answer 6

Hey Matt, welcome back! You are correct. The threaded hole on the Weigh Safe 180 Hitch 2-Ball Mount for 3" Hitch item #WS34MR ball retainer, is to make removing the pin easier. You can insert a 1/4"-20 screw to get additional leverage to…

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Answer 7

So there isn't a 6 inch hitch extender for a 2 inch hitch that has an 11,000 lb capacity and 1,200 lb tongue weight capacity, and hitch extenders also reduce the capacity of your hitch by 50 percent, so they are generally just used for…

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Answer 8

The Dexter "8-248" is a hub assembly for 3,500 lb axles that uses an L68149 inner bearing and a L44649 outer bearing. This hub assembly was offered in both 5 on 4-1/2" and 5 on 4-3/4" bolt patterns therefore you would need to…

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