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Height Adjustable hitch

WestMIJet

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I was looking to raise the tongue on my trailer to level it and came across this Maxx Tow Hitch from Etrailer.com. For less that $100 I really like it. It is all steel so that makes it a little heavy but I will take the weight for that price. Towing a 242 I needed a strong hitch and this one has 8000 lb capacity on the 2” ball. Maybe this can save someone a few bucks to use on a different mod. 58EECB92-1CC0-4E7E-BA6D-F74B15A65627.jpeg
 

Ilmmct

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I have a lowered truck and like a height adjustable hitch as well.
 

bolivas

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I was looking to raise the tongue on my trailer to level it and came across this Maxx Tow Hitch from Etrailer.com. For less that $100 I really like it. It is all steel so that makes it a little heavy but I will take the weight for that price. Towing a 242 I needed a strong hitch and this one has 8000 lb capacity on the 2” ball. Maybe this can save someone a few bucks to use on a different mod. View attachment 99150
I have the Gen-Y hitch Amazon.com: Drop Hitch GH-623 2.5" class V Pintle Adjustable Ball mount, 2-1/2", 21,000 Lb 3-receiver,drop Hitch Class 5, 3" Dual Receiver Hitch,drop/raise 6",multi Use,adjustable Hitch,ball Mount Hitch,"fits on 2-1/2" Truck/vehicle Hitch Receiver": Gateway
and am very happy with it. It is probably overkill for most folks, but I haul many different trailers (sometimes 15K-16K lbs). It is also the 2.5" shank because using the spacer on the 2" shank sucks. What really sold me on this hitch is the ability to pull a pintle hitch trailer without having to change out the hitch. I consolidated a few hitches down to 1 with this hitch.
 

RightStuff

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WestMIJet

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Funny that this just popped up, I too just upgraded my rusty old 2" drop hitch to an adjustable one. I went aluminum to hopefully prevent some rusting issues in the future. So far so good, but I have only used it for one trip to/from the lake... Just another option to throw out there if anyone else it looking for an adjustable hitch.

Amazon.com: Uriah Products UT623410 Adjustable Aluminum Mount with 3 Interchangeable Balls-6" Drop: Automotive
Great price on an aluminum hitch!
 

Rammrodd

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Funny that this just popped up, I too just upgraded my rusty old 2" drop hitch to an adjustable one. I went aluminum to hopefully prevent some rusting issues in the future. So far so good, but I have only used it for one trip to/from the lake... Just another option to throw out there if anyone else it looking for an adjustable hitch.

Amazon.com: Uriah Products UT623410 Adjustable Aluminum Mount with 3 Interchangeable Balls-6" Drop: Automotive
How is the play with this hitch? Is there much rattle? Thanks.
 

RightStuff

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I just took a quick measurement... At the ball there is about a 1/2 inch of movement up/down and the same left/right. No movement in/out of the receiver on my truck.
 
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