Drop Hitch With 5" Drop And 1-1/4" Ball Hole That Accomodates Stone Guard Bracket
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/14/2024
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Question:
I need a 2 1/2 inch hitch with a down of 7 inches that has a 1 1/4 ball hole . the step needs to be at least 5 inches in length to accommodate a Stoneguard bracket.
asked by: Cheryl B
Expert Reply:
Hi Cheryl; thank you for providing that picture to clarify. Your typical ball mount won't have the space for that bracket but I think we can work around it by putting some parts together.
What you can use is the Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount # 325-GH-304. This has a 7-1/2" drop/rise and fits a 2" receiver. To get it in the hitch on your Ram you will also need the Gen-Y Hitch Reducer Sleeve - 2-1/2" to 2" # 325-GH-007.
If you take the Curt Ball Mount # C45310 in the rise position and put it in the bottom receiver on the Gen-Y it won't interfere with your bracket. This has a minimal 1" rise so it will take you up a little from the 7-1/2" drop but I think that is as close as you're going to get.
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Replacement Shank for Gen-Y Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-1/2" Drop/Rise - 10K
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Robin H.
2/17/2026
Hi Cheryl, how did the setup with the Gen-Y shank, reducer sleeve, and Curt ball mount work out for your Stoneguard bracket? Your update could make it easier for the next person trying to fit a similar bracket.