Can a Ball Mount be Flipped Over and Used as a 6" Rise Instead of a 6" Drop
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/01/2024
Question:
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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Expert Reply:
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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etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball - 2" Hitch - 6" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- One Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Pre-Torqued
- etrailer
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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.