What Size Drop Hitch For Lifted F250 Truck With Dump Trailer That Sits Too Low - 2" Receiver

Published 10/01/2025

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Weigh Safe Pintle Hitch w/ Built-In Scale w/ Balls for 2" Hitch - 8" Drop - 15K - Steel

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$454.00

Weigh Safe Pintle Hitch w/ Built-In Scale w/ Balls for 2" Hitch - 6" Drop - 15K - Steel

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$444.00

Question:

My lifted F-250 sits high and I worry about getting my dump trailer level. Would I be better off with the 6inch drop or the 8inch drop version of this hitch?

asked by: Renee

Expert Reply:

Renee, since your truck sits taller, the # WS59WR with 8 inch drop is likely the better choice. Level towing is critical for braking and stability, and the extra gives you that adjustment margin. Both the 6 inch # WS82ER and 8 inch # WS59WR models are rated for 15,000 lbs GTW and 1,500 lbs tongue weight on a 2inch shank, so strength isn’t a concern.

The decision really comes down to ride height. While the 8 inch should suffice, I’d measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver and compare it with your trailer’s coupler height when level - that’ll confirm which drop keeps you towing level.

Want me to walk you through that quick measuring process? I've attached a photo which should help, but let me know if you need more assistance on that.

expert reply by: Andrew N