How Far Does the Drop Hang Below the Receiver on the Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch?

Updated 11/05/2026 | Published 10/31/2026

Question:

Can you tell me the length of the channel below the shank? In other words, how much is sticking down below the receiver.

asked by: Lee S

Expert Reply:

Hello Lee,

Thanks for finally finding a reason to write in.

On the Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 5-1/4" Rise - 20K # C45902, from the center of the hitch pin hole to the far bottom is 8". I attached an image as well.

What are you looking to tow with the ball mount?

expert reply by: Kate F

Drop on Curt Ball Mount
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Lee S.

11/3/2026

Thanks Kate. Unfortunately I do not see your image. Can you reattach? I’ll be pulling a Kaufman 24’, 15K equipment trailer.

Kate F.

11/4/2026

@LeeS I love technology. I cannot attach the picture to the comment, I will email it directly. Must have been a glitch when I hit send.... it happens from time to time. Thanks for letting me know.

Scott

11/4/2026

Lee, I have that hitch on a 2026 Silverado 2500HD and had it on a 2010 Ram 3500. It hangs down far to make you think it might be a problem when crossing a ditch or something but it's actually not. The two trucks I've had it on already sit pretty high and sometimes I actually need to get a ball down lowish for some little trailers. I pull a 26' with a excavator and goodies. Combined weight is 18,400ish and the hitch works great for me.

Kate F.

11/5/2026

@Scott Thanks for taking the time to share your experience Scott, nice to hear things first hand!

50gage

11/5/2026

From the bottom of the receiver to the bottom of the hitch itself is 6-3/4”. Put the ball at the lowest attachment point and the bottom of the upside down ball is about 8-1/2” below the bottom of the receiver.