Where is Drop Dimension Measured on Curt Hitch # C87CR
Updated 02/25/2026 | Published 02/23/2026
Question:
Is hitch drop measured from the top of the frame rail or from the bottom of the frame rail?
asked by: Brett
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Expert Reply:
Hey Brett, the drop of the Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets # C87CR that you referenced would be measured to the top of the hitch opening. The drop of this hitch is 18 inches. How much drop do you need?
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Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2-1/2" Receiver - 44" Wide
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 44 Inch Wide
- 2000 lbs TW
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18 Inch Drop
- CURT
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Brett
2/25/2026
Is it to the top of the truck frame rail or the bottom of the truck frame rail. I have 10 inches from the top of the truck frame to the bottom of the bumper. 6 inches from the bottom of the truck frame rail to the bottom of the bumper. There is another curt kit that says it has 9 inches of drop. Looking at the side mount brackets in the photo, it just does not look like it drops 9 inches.