What is Actual Max Drop of Bulletproof Adjustable Ball Mound HD256
Updated 01/12/2026 | Published 09/09/2024
Question:
Hd256 is described as a 7 1/4 inch . Bulletproof describes it as a six inch . Their diagram shows 6”. Is this a typo?
asked by: Michael S
Expert Reply:
Hey Michael, so this is a great question about the Bulletproof adjustable ball mount part # HD256 but the issue is that some people measure the rise/drop differently which causes some confusion. We measure from the top of the shank down to the bottom of the ball mount platform where the ball is installed. So using that method we came up with 7-1/4 inches. Most likely BD measured to a higher part of the ball.
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BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch - 7-1/4" Drop, 7" Rise - 22,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 22000 lbs GTW
- BulletProof Hitches
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Jameson C.
1/12/2026
Hey Michael, did that explanation about the different measuring methods clear up the confusion on the HD256 ball mount size? Knowing how it compared to Bulletproof’s diagram could help others double-check their own measurements.