Is There a 3-Ball Ball Mount For 3 Inch Hitch With 5 Inch Drop
Question:
I’m looking at your Tri-ball hitches. I see you have a 3” shank with a 4-1/2” drop. But no 3” shank with a 5” drop option?
asked by: Tommy R
Expert Reply:
Hi Tommy; that's correct there isn't a 3-ball ball mount for a 3 inch hitch with exactly a 5 inch drop. The closest is a 4-1/2 inch drop like you said with the 21,000 lb max capacity B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount # BWTS30048B.
There is another option with a bit closer to the drop you want - 5-1/4 inches - but it's a 2-ball mount. I know you asked for the tri-ball but I did want to just throw this out there as an option. For that you would need the 22,000 lb max capacity BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount # HD304 or 36,000 lb max capacity BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount # ED304.
While ideally you want to be perfectly level, if you're up to a half-inch off you'll still get good performance from your truck and trailer. The only other thing I wanted to mention is to secure these ball mounts to your 3" hitch you'll need the Hitch Lock # 34061074-D.

Products Referenced in This Question
InfiniteRule Hitch Lock for 3" Hitches - 3-7/8" Span - Stainless Steel
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Stainless Steel
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- 3-7/8 Inch Span
- InfiniteRule
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B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 3" Hitch - 4-1/2" Drop, 4" Rise - 21K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Three Balls
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- 21000 lbs GTW
- B and W
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BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 3" Hitch - 5-1/4" Drop, 4-1/4" Rise - 36,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 36000 lbs GTW
- BulletProof Hitches
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BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 3" Hitch - 5-1/4" Drop, 4-1/4" Rise - 22,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 22000 lbs GTW
- BulletProof Hitches
more information >
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