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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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?
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.
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BulletProof Hitches Aluminum Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop/Rise - 14K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Aluminum Shank
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 14000 lbs GTW
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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.