Hitch drop
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Measure the hitch height of the trailer you are going to tow, level, to the ground, then measure from the receiver down to the ground on the truck. Subtract. =Drop required. Many trailer sit at different heights, so it is hard to do one size fits all, but that will probably get you something that should work in general.
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You have to measure the trailer to know for sure. Make sure you account for spring compression when the trailer is attached.
As far as manufactures I would stick with Buyers. They make excellent quality hitches that are made in the USA!
I would avoid the foreign stuff at Lowes and Wally World. A hitch is not the place to save a buck.
Northern Tool is one place that sells Buyers products. Also your local farm equipment store or farm truck supplier may have them. 7" drop is alot so you want a good quality solid forged hitch.
Good luck and don't forget good quality safety chains and hooks! :thumbsup:
As far as manufactures I would stick with Buyers. They make excellent quality hitches that are made in the USA!
I would avoid the foreign stuff at Lowes and Wally World. A hitch is not the place to save a buck. Northern Tool is one place that sells Buyers products. Also your local farm equipment store or farm truck supplier may have them. 7" drop is alot so you want a good quality solid forged hitch.
Good luck and don't forget good quality safety chains and hooks! :thumbsup:
Dave,
Thanks. That is what I did and I calculated 10". I haven't seen a hitch with that large a drop at the regular shops - O'Riley's, Auto Zone, WallyWorld, etc. I haven't tried U-Haul or a local trailer shop yet and didn't see anything close on line.
Norm
Thanks. That is what I did and I calculated 10". I haven't seen a hitch with that large a drop at the regular shops - O'Riley's, Auto Zone, WallyWorld, etc. I haven't tried U-Haul or a local trailer shop yet and didn't see anything close on line.
Norm
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Some WD hitches can be had with a deep drop and a reinforced shank. Most of the regular deep drops are only rated for 5000 lb or so. I've got a solid shank 2" drop class 5, the same hitch, same construction style in 8" drop is only a class 4.
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Standard ball height measured from the ground to the top of the ball is 21" Hope this helps.
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Self-Locking, Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount - 2 Chrome Balls - 10" Drop, 11" Rise - 10K Diversi-Tech Ball Mounts DTALBM7000
10,000 lb/10" drop, plus many others at Etrailer.com.
10,000 lb/10" drop, plus many others at Etrailer.com.
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I think ive seen big drops at either Walmart or Northern tool?
Im thinking close to 10"s to unless its a huge equiptment trailer. Reason i say this is that a normal 4wd fullsize usually has about a 2-3" drop hitch already then you go lifting it 7"s which is just the suspention and dosent really account for a larger tire diameter which allows more ground clearance as well.
Im thinking close to 10"s to unless its a huge equiptment trailer. Reason i say this is that a normal 4wd fullsize usually has about a 2-3" drop hitch already then you go lifting it 7"s which is just the suspention and dosent really account for a larger tire diameter which allows more ground clearance as well.