How Does the Ware or Slop from a BulletProof Aluminum Hitch Compare to Steel Versions?

Updated 01/29/2026 | Published 01/25/2026

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BulletProof Hitches Aluminum Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop/Rise - 14K

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Question:

How much slop in the shank or flex once in the receiver, and does the aluminum ware as its softer than the steel version where the pins go?

asked by: Rob

Expert Reply:

Hey Rob,

I’d be wondering the same thing if I came across a ball mount made out of aluminum like the # BPH77MR while researching. Totally fair question. That said, I haven’t seen any noticeable difference in slop or wear compared to their steel counterparts.

What are you planning on towing?

expert reply by: Josh B

Rob

1/28/2026

I have 14k trailer and I haul a mini excavator weight is around 7k, and i tow a dump trailer with @ 3.5k to 4k of materials in it. Plus my 14' enclosed trailer with my atv's at times.

Josh B.

1/28/2026

@Rob Ah, gotcha! Well, the BulletProof mount # BPH77MR is gonna handle all those payloads well. Let me know if anything else comes up, I'm happy to help!

Frank

1/29/2026

It does wear slightly along the shank. After two years it has marks but nothing major to be concerned about. I have seen zero wear along the pin areas.