Hitch drop size Ram 3500?

[BLuRRnAWAY]

Looking for a versatile hitch drop size, think 6 to 9 drop but wanted opinions. What would you go with for an all around drop size?

Thank you!


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[elephantrider]

I went with a 7" drop. b&w stow. being able to tuck it up and away was the big selling point.

 

[BLuRRnAWAY]

I went with a 7" drop. b&w stow. being able to tuck it up and away was the big selling point.

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This is the one I was thinking of, 3” shank 7” drop. How are you liking it?


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[hognuts1960]

4-6" works for 3500 DRW

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[elephantrider]

love it. never had an issue with b&w products.

 

[OuachitaAdventure]

Usually run this at about 6-8" drop depending on the trailer. Got the 10" in case I get bigger tires later.

 

[Highcountry]

I recently bought a 7" drop 7.5" rise B&W Tow & Stow. I'm very impressed with the quality and function. I towed a small enclosed cargo trailer the other day and I could have actually used a little more drop, but I intentially kept it at 7. so I don't run into any clearance issues camping and steep driveways

 

[Will_T]

This is the one I was thinking of, 3” shank

I thought I read the receivers were 2-1/2" so would accept either a 2-1/2" shank or 2" with the reducer but not 3"?

 

[BLuRRnAWAY]

I thought I read the receivers were 2-1/2" so would accept either a 2-1/2" shank or 2" with the reducer but not 3"?

Yes you’re correct 2 1/2!


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[BULLSANDBUCKSHUNTER]

Weigh safe aluminum 8" set at 6-7" for my cargo trailers is perfect on factory tires, if i go up a tire size should still be great. Got mine "used" off amazon for $180, 2 ball set unopened in a damaged box. was going to get a bullet proof but couldnt pass up that deal. Really like design of hitch and ball lock system, 2.5" shank is a little lose in reciever but shimmed top with piece of sheetmetal now no movement.

 

[Pronto]

Loving my B&W Tow n Stow 9" so far. I wish I could have gotten by with the 7". I am a little worried that I'm going to catch the 9" on the ground in a few offroad spots that I drive occasionally. I'll have to have someone watch me and tell me how much clearance I have.

 

[Supergumby5000]

I just want through the same decision making process last month. I'm lifting the rear of my truck 1.5" I was looking for an adjustable class V drop within the 8-10" drop range. It seems most stock 3500 4.5gens are good with a 6-8" drop.

First choice was Fastway's all steel 10" drop with 2.5" shank. Rated for 20k trailer weight / 2k tongue weight. I ordered it from etrailer and it got backordered for an unannounced amount of time, so I cancelled.

Next choice was the Weigh Safe 180 10" drop, 2.5" shank. Rated for 18.5k trailer weight / 1850 tongue. Aluminum. I probably should have gone with aluminum out of the gate since I'm in a coastal area and frequently launch our boat in salt water. It gets here in a couple days. I like the locking snug fit pins for the ball. I also got a hitch tightener for the receiver. It "should" be nice and snug.

My coworker has the B&W 7" drop. Beautiful hitch but holy smokes does that thing bang and rattle around. Too many moving parts for me.

 

[Pronto]

My coworker has the B&W 7" drop. Beautiful hitch but holy smokes does that thing bang and rattle around. Too many moving parts for me.

My doesn't bang or rattle at all. I did put in an anti-rattle hitch lock that is really nice. The rest of the hitch has no play in it at all. The whole thing is as solid as can be.

 

[elephantrider]

same here. I added the rubber collars to the shank just for piece of mind. certainly doesn't rattle or bang around. maybe that person used a 2"er instead of the required 2.5'er.

 

[BLuRRnAWAY]

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Chris.Gio]

Gen Y. Work of art really

 

[Eatonpcat]

Anyone know if I can buy grommets or rubber washers for my hitch lock?

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

same here. I added the rubber collars to the shank just for piece of mind. certainly doesn't rattle or bang around. maybe that person used a 2"er instead of the required 2.5'er.

If its a gm it makes sence as they seem to have way more slop in the receivers