Extended Ball Mount Options For 2 Inch Hitch For Clearance

Published 03/15/2023

Products Featured in This Question

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome

(3785)

$26.42

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

(2977)

$5.14

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(4012)

$15.72

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(4012)

$20.44

Brophy Ball Mount - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 9-3/4" Long - Aluminum - 8,000 lbs

(158)

$79.83

Brophy Ball Mount - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 14-5/8" Long - Aluminum - 8,000 lbs

(158)

$104.17

Question:

2022 Bronco with spare tire mounted on rear door: I am seeking an extended ball hitch that will better clear the rear mounted tire headache.

asked by: William S

Expert Reply:

There are a couple options for extended ball mounts that fit 2 inch hitches and have extra length for clearance. You didn't mention the rise or drop you need so I'll give you a couple choices so you can find the right one:

- 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 14" Long: Brophy Ball Mount # EA20

- 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 14-5/8" Long: Brophy Ball Mount # EA40

Apart from being extra long, both ball mounts are aluminum so they won't corrode, and have an 8,000 lb towing/800 lb tongue weight rating. For a hitch ball you can use either 2" Hitch Ball # C54CR or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40005.

You'll need a pin and clip or hitch lock to secure the ball mounts to your hitch, and for that use either Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # e98880 or Pin and Clip # C21510.