How Much Rise and Drop Does the etrailer Ball Mount W/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball
Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/05/2025
Question:
Description says 6inch or rise, but label on mount says 6inch or 4 3/4inch rise. Which is correct?
asked by: Thad
Expert Reply:
Great question Thad! So the 6" you're referring to only applies to the drop, and the 4 3/4" refers to the rise. The drop would be considered if the ball mount was installed right side up with the part the ball mounts to closest to the ground. The rise would be if you flipped it upside down and used it that way.
Since the ball is already torqued to be used in a drop position you'd have to un-torque the ball and re-torque it in the rise position if you needed it to use it that way.
I've attached a little diagram for you to get a better understanding on what rise and drop mean. Please feel free to let me know if there is something else I can help you with!
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
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
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Pre-Torqued
- etrailer
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Lazer S.
10/27/2025
Hey Thad, how did things go with the ball mount once you confirmed the 6-inch drop and 4-3/4-inch rise measurements? Your feedback could help others trying to figure out the same label difference.