Can a Ball Mount be Flipped Over and Used as a 6" Rise Instead of a 6" Drop

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can I reverse a hitch flip it over? a 2 slide in hitch with a 6 be use as a 6 rise hitch.

asked by: Marshall B

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Hey Marshall, thanks for reaching out!

Yes, you can flip a ball mount over so it has a 6" rise instead of a 6" drop. This is even the case for standard ball mounts like the etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball # e87DR - you will just have to remove the hitch ball and reinstall it with the proper torque settings.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Robin H.

12/22/2025

Hey Marshall, how did things go after flipping the ball mount for that 6-inch rise? Knowing how it worked could help others trying the same setup.

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