What is Actual Max Drop of Weigh Safe Aero Hitch for 2" Hitch # WS47MR
Updated 09/29/2025 | Published 05/15/2025 >
Question:
On their website, WeighSafes spec sheet shows the 8 inch drop model as only having 7 inch drop of . I thought this was weird because the 4, 6, and 10 inch models all have the that matches their name. I emailed them to ask, but they never answered. I want to buy the 8 if thats its actual . Ill include a picture of their spec sheet. Could you measure the actual product to verify?
asked by: Jed
Expert Reply:
Hey Jed, I think that picture is actually wrong. Normally I would side with the manufacturer but in this case the picture doesn't have as many adjustment holes and looks smaller than the # WS47MR which is same as their part AWS8-2. This has the 8 inches of drop. Great question though!
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Weigh Safe Aero Hitch for 2" Hitch - 8" Drop/9" Rise - 12.5K - Steel
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 8 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 12500 lbs GTW
- Built-In TW Scale
- Weigh Safe
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Jameson C.
9/29/2025
Hey Jed, did you end up getting the 8-inch drop hitch, and did it meet your expectations? I'm curious because it could help others who are considering the same purchase.