Can Ball Mounts Be Turned Upside Down To Increase Height

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Can a 2inch X 2inch receiver with a 4inch be mounted and used upside down to increase the hitch height, without affecting performance?

asked by: John S

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Expert Reply:

Many of the ball mounts we offer that we offer that fit 2 inch receivers like part # 2753 which has a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, that are designed to be able to use in a rise or drop position by simply turning it upside down, without losing any towing capacity.

There are a few ball mounts out there that are designed to only be used in one position, so you will want to make sure any ball mount you use has both the rise and drop listed.

I have attached a helpful article that explains how to choose the correct ball mount you can check out.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Hello John, thanks for reaching out. Does your 2025 4Runner already have a 7-way plug installed on the back? If no, you will need the #ETBC7 kit in order to use a brake controller. If you already have a 7-way you should already be prepped for a brake…

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Answer 2

A great majority of standard ball mounts are designed so that they can be used in either the drop or rise position. Using a ball mount like the Draw-Tite #2753 that you were looking at in the rise position is just a matter of turning it upside down…

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Answer 3

I am not exactly sure which particular ball mount this is in reference to but the one you came from, the Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches part #2753 can be inverted to increase rise up to 2-3/4". This is the case for most ball mounts as…

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Answer 4

The Curt Fusion Ball Mount for 2" Hitches #C45154 is not meant to be used in the rise position because the hitch ball is stationary. However, we have better alternatives. One of our most popular products is the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit for…

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Answer 5

Your 2020 Chevy Traverse is prewired for a brake controller. Instead of a connector, there are 4 blunt cut tow package wires located under the dash below and behind where the headlight switch is located. These wires will directly connect with the…

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Answer 6

I spoke with my contact at Curt regarding the Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2 Inch Ball #C45056 referenced in your question. He did state that the ball mount can be used in the rise position, which will indeed provide a 2 inch rise. The issue with…

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Answer 7

This will depend on the hitch used and the height of the trailer coupler. You want the trailer to be as level as possible. We have a page on calculating hitch height and coupler height to help you find what ball mount would work best. Most light duty…

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Answer 8

I do have an option for you but we do not carry the style bracket pictured in the photo. The CE Smith Bolster and Swivel Bracket Assembly - Galvanized Steel part #CE10000G can be attached to the frame with U-bolts instead of the cross members and…

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Answer 9

You can absolutely use the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR in your 2023 Subaru Outback. But you will need the Universal Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers #RED69FR for installation. There may be a few more…

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Answer 10

There isn't a specific distance you want to have between the bumper of a vehicle and the hitch ball, but in general you'll want more than an inch. This will give you additional leeway when hitching up the trailer so that you don't slam…

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Answer 11

When selecting a ball mount and 2-inch hitch ball for towing your pop-up camper you will want to choose a ball mount that allows the hitched trailer to remain level. The article I linked for you shows how to choose the right 2-inch ball mount with…

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Answer 12

I'd say an inch would be a good safe amount of clearance if the bike rack is one of the more stable options out there, but if it's a rack that has a bit more movement to it the safer measurement might be more like 1-1/2 inch to 2 inch.…

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