Recommended 2" Ball Mount to Address a Jerking Sensation When Pulling a Trailer
Updated 09/20/2025 | Published 09/06/2025
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I have a 1500 pickup with a hitch height of 20inch and tow a flat 7000 pound trailer usually loaded with cars or a tractor. The trailer height is around 18inch when level. Wondering if this would sit to close to the ground and If it still will work with the ball in a higher position. Trying to get rid of the jerking and bouncing in the truck. Is there a smaller option like this or would I be better with a weight distribution hitch?
asked by: Dan
Expert Reply:
Hey Dan. If you positioned the hitch ball attachment towards the top of the Curt Rebellion XD Ball Mount item # C83WR you'd be level, assuming the 18" measurement you gave me is the height of your trailer's coupler. There is not a shorter version of the Curt Rebellion.
A weight distribution hitch isn't going to address any of the jerking or bouncing you're feeling in your truck. For those issues, I recommend using the Gen-Y Phantom XT Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Torsion Flex item # GY52VB. This ball mount uses rubber cords inside that twist and compress to absorb shock. This is a torsion style ball mount that does a great job of absorbing that jerking feeling you're getting from your trailer.
What kind of ball mount are you currently using and what truck do you have?
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Curt Rebellion XD Shock Absorbing Adjustable Ball Mount w/ 2" and 2-5/16" Balls - 15K
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- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Gray
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Shock Absorbing
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Dan H.
9/19/2025
Currently have standard 2" drop receiver with anti rattle clamp. Was just concerned that in the higher settings the curt unit may not cushion as good . I have a 2016 Silverado 4x4 with 2" front leveling kit and no other modifications.