Adjustable Trailer Hitch Mount for 2.5-Inch Receiver, 21,000 Lbs GTW

An Adjustable Trailer Hitch for 2.5-Inch Receivers

This is an adjustable trailer hitch ball mount built for a 2.5-inch square receiver, featuring both a 2-inch ball rated for 18,500 lbs and a 2-5/16-inch ball rated for 21,000 lbs gross trailer weight, with a 12-hole height adjustment offering up to 9 inches of drop. If you're switching between towing a light utility trailer and a heavier camper or boat, or your tow vehicle and trailer sit at different heights, this adjustable mount handles both jobs without needing to buy and swap between separate fixed hitches.

Why an Adjustable Drop Mount Beats a Fixed Ball Mount

A fixed ball mount only sits at one height, which works fine if you're always towing the same trailer with the same vehicle, but becomes a problem the moment your trailer coupler doesn't line up level with your receiver. Because this mount offers 12 holes of height adjustment and up to 9 inches of drop, it can be set to keep the trailer riding level behind a wide range of vehicle and trailer height combinations, which matters for both towing stability and even tire wear on the trailer itself.

Key Features

• Dual hitch balls: 2-inch (18,500 lbs) and 2-5/16-inch (21,000 lbs GTW)
• Fits a 2.5-inch square receiver tube
• 12-hole height adjustment with up to 9 inches of drop
• Anti-detach tow ring with a physical locking design

Specifications

• Receiver size: 2.5-inch square
• Hitch balls: 2-inch and 2-5/16-inch, included
• Weight ratings: 18,500 lbs (2-inch ball), 21,000 lbs GTW (2-5/16-inch ball)
• Height adjustment: 12-hole, up to 9-inch drop
• Finish: Black
• Condition: New

Compatibility

This mount is designed for any tow vehicle with a 2.5-inch square receiver opening, including trucks, SUVs, and off-road vehicles set up for heavier towing, rather than being matched to one specific make and model. Because receiver size varies between vehicles and can even differ between trim levels on the same model, it's worth confirming your vehicle's receiver opening measures 2.5 inches before ordering, since a 2-inch receiver would need a different mount entirely.

Signs You Need an Adjustable Hitch Mount

If you've ever hooked up a trailer and noticed it rides nose-down or nose-up instead of level, or you switch between towing different trailers that each sit at a different coupler height, those are both clear signs a fixed-height ball mount isn't serving you well. Anyone who tows a mix of equipment, from a small utility trailer to a larger camper, benefits from having one mount that adjusts to fit each setup rather than owning several fixed-height mounts.

Why Level Towing Matters

Towing a trailer that isn't level puts uneven weight distribution on the tow vehicle's suspension and the trailer's axle, which can affect braking, handling, and how evenly the trailer's tires wear over time. Because this mount lets you dial in the correct height across a 9-inch range, it's built to help you get your specific trailer riding level behind your specific tow vehicle, rather than settling for whatever angle a fixed mount happens to produce.

Installation Notes

Installing this mount means sliding the shank into your vehicle's 2.5-inch receiver tube, selecting the height that brings your trailer coupler level with the hitch ball, and securing it with a hitch pin and clip through the aligned holes. Because getting the trailer level depends on measuring your specific coupler height against your receiver height first, it's worth doing that check with the trailer unhooked before you're standing in a parking lot trying to back up to it.

Ordering Information

This trailer hitch mount is in stock and ships ready to install. Our Shipping Information page covers current timelines, and our Warranty and Returns pages explain what to do if anything isn't right on arrival. Not sure this matches your receiver size or towing needs? Our Request a Part page is the fastest way to confirm before you order.

Related Parts

This hitch mount is listed in our Towing & Trailer collection, along with our Off-Road & 4x4 collection, where you'll find other towing and hauling equipment for trucks and off-road vehicles.