What Length Ball Hitches

What length ball hitch mounts are you guys using. Going to probably grab a 2" drop but unsure the best length to get. Obviously don't want it to long, but want it long enough that if somebody parks to close they hit that before the truck

Also not to short, I need to tow a trailer and wood splitter. Opinions?

Thanks

 

I bought one of these from U-Haul with a 2 inch drop. My utility trailer is fairly high. This will get you started.

https://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Hitch-balls-mounts/Ball-mounts/Towing-Starter-Kit?id=9083

 

We use this at work and it works great to be able to pull a variety of trailers with different vehicles and still get the correct height. We do have a few that we paid almost $200 for but this one for 75 works just as good.

http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts...GWSWEh6OgI4kaM1mCkM-pbdc8LTDnnb5idBoCrPvw_wcB

 

Trial and error. Depends on the height of the trailer tongue. take some measurements. Come up with a educated guess for what you need. Buy what you think. Keep the receipt. You know the rest of the story. Have fun!!! Easy project.

 

I just installed the ball hitch on my TRD OR and noticed the standard hitch pin cotter key will only fit in UPSIDE down......that is just asking for trouble.....

Why does a truck company have engineers who never seem to actually touch what they design ?

I guess I will go with a class 8 bolt and locking nut...maybe still not as hard as a standard hitch pin.

Any other solutions ?

T100Toyota

 

It's called ground clearance and departure/approach angle

 

What do you mean specifically when you say upside-down? The orientation of a hitch pin or clip shouldn't matter.

If it is specific to your pin, they make pins that the key just snaps over a groove instead of through a hole. There are lots of other options.

 

I threw this on my truck. Has three balls and is infinitely adjustable. You do, however, need longer safety chains and harnesses than usual. I paid $100 CAD on special at a local truck/performance shop.



Here's an older pic.