Can 2-1/2 inch Hitch Ball Mount be Extended Out Further

Updated 07/23/2025 | Published 07/22/2025

Question:

Im looking to extend my 2 1/2 ball mount out so my tailgate will clear the tongue jack

asked by: Keith

Expert Reply:

Hey Keith, how much of an extension do you need? Another option might be a ball mount that is longer overall than what you have but to pick that out I would need to know the drop of your current ball mount as well as the length you have now and how much further out you need it to go and we can go from there.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Keith

7/22/2025

I need about 6", 20,000lb capacity. I don't want to go with a new ball mount. At that weight capacity they are quite spendy

Jameson C.

7/22/2025

@Keith So we have hitch extenders that fit the 2-1/2 inch hitch size like the part # HR26 but the problem is that it reduces the hitch size for the ball mount to 2 inch so you'd probably be looking at a new ball mount unless you have a 2 inch hitch ball mount ready to go.

Keith

7/23/2025

Reducing to 2" would defeat the whole purpose of going to 2 1/2" for the extra weight capacity. Thanks

Jameson C.

7/23/2025

@Keith Yes I agree, I wish we had more options for hitch extenders for that hitch size.