BulletProof Weight Distribution Shank Drop in Inches and How to Measure What You Need

Updated 04/09/2026 | Published 04/04/2026

Question:

How many inches of drop does this give?

asked by: Ben

Expert Reply:

Hi Ben, great question, especially since getting the drop right is what keeps you from ending up nose high or worrying about scraping on driveways.

This BulletProof weight distribution shank part # BPH75RR gives you up to 10 inches of drop at its lowest setting, which gives you a solid range to work with for dialing in a level setup. The easiest way to confirm if it’ll work for you is to take a couple quick measurements on level ground by measuring from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver opening on your truck, then from the ground to the bottom of your trailer coupler.

The difference between those two numbers is the drop you’re looking for, and as long as that falls within that 10 inch adjustment range, you’re in good shape and the weight distribution system will take care of fine tuning once everything is under load. Just keep in mind this shank is designed specifically for weight distribution systems, so we’ll want to make sure it matches what you’re running.

What are you towing, and are you using a weight distribution system?

expert reply by: Heather A

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Frostyjhammer

4/9/2026

Ben, if your pickup is *not* lifted you have plenty of drop. For my Chevy 2500 there are actually three too many holes at the bottom of the shank. If it were easy, I'd saw off a few inches of that shank, as it's the first thing that will bottom out, long before any part of the trailer or truck. YMMV if your pickup is lifted; those three holes are 1-1/4" apart, so a truck that's 3-3/4" higher than mine would work perfectly with the mount all the way to the bottom of the shank. If you got 6" of lift, then you have bigger problems, obviously.