Complete Breakdown of the Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop Video

The long ball mounts like the part #C45230 have around 11-1/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole whereas the extra long ball mounts like the #D-26 have around 12-1/2 inches from the pin hole to the ball hole.…

Going with the longer weight distribution shank would not be a problem and the little bit of additional clearance could be beneficial for turning or potentially for lowering the tailgate. That is why I recommend the 12 inch shank, #EQ90-02-4400.

To measure for safety chains you will want to have the trailer hooked up to your tow vehicle with it just about jack knifed as this is the furthest the safety chains will be stretched. You will measure from one side of the tongue where you will be…

Yes you can use safety cables in place of safety chains as long as they are rated for the weight of the trailer. Chains are typically a little easier to use in this application though since you can manipulate the length of them easier by twisting…

You can use safety cables instead of chains if your trailer is under the weight rating of the cable. The safety cables are made from nylon coated steel. I do not recommend using the Curt 7500 lb rated safety cable part #C80176 because that would be…

It really depends on your setup, if the safety chain loops on your tow vehicle are spaced far apart then you will need more slack to make a tight turn then if they were closer together. What I would recommend you do is connect your trailer to your…

Technically any additional length is going to increase leverage on the trailer hitch. But there isn't an exact standard length ball mount so going super technical on how much the force multiplied when the ball mount is beyond a certain length is…

For situations like yours the best solution is a longer mount to get the extra length since the use of a hitch extender cuts the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. For example, check out the Brophy ball mount part #BM20 which has a drop of 2 inches…

If by trailer lock you are referring to the trailer coupler then I do have an option for you that will not require a lift kit or for you to remove the spare tire on your Jeep. For this, you are going to want to use a ball mount with an extended…

The only differences between the Demco Trailer Coupler #DM14976-52 and #DM88XR are the colors and the mounting bracket design. The part DM14976-52 is silver and has a straight, or no-drop, design with the bottom of the coupler being towards the top…

The Brophy ball mount #BH20 is not too much longer than standard length ball mounts so the extra stress it would put on the trailer hitch would be minimal if at all. As long as the trailer hitch on your 2006 Dodge Ram has a tongue weight capacity to…

The two ball mounts from Curt #C45250 and #D-26 also known as 45260 are very similar but there is a small difference along with the different style you noticed. The #D-26 has a center of hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole length of 12-5/8…