I have a 99 ram 1500 with 5 inch lift and 35s as some of you know and can read in my sig...
But i have never had a reason to hook up a trailer until now. I have a Hidden Hitch class 4 receiver which sits snug up to the bumper

Which size drop do you think i should use.

I know it depends on trailer but its going to be used for jet ski and/or sled bed trailers

I have been wondering for awhile and i was in a local store today found a 8 inch drop or a 5 1/2 inch drop.

Which would be better???

 

i think the 8'' will be too drastic. The 5 1.2 should work. They make adjustable hitches- might be a little pricey but you have alot more options for each occasion.

 

I would have to say probably the 5" drop at max, maybe even a 2 or 3".


One way to get an idea (for the specific trailer you are going to tow) is to set the trailer level and measure how far off the ground the hitch is, then measue how far off the ground your reese hitch is and do some calculations.

 

i was thinkinh the 8 inch was to big also. But i have seen people pulling trailers with a 2 inch drop and there trucks are stock. so i was just wondering

 

well, for most trailers, you want to get the top of the ball down to around 16" off the ground. so you would measure from your top of your receiver to the ground, and then subtract about 16".

i've got a stock suspension and 32" tires and i use a 6" drop.

with your 5" lift and 35" tires, i'd guess 8" might be about right for you. you want your trailer to ride level, not all jacked up in the front.

 

I agree, I have just a leveling kit and 35"s on my truck, I bought a 4" drop and wish I would have went with the 5 or 6" drop.

 

Hmm, thats odd. I always use a straight hitch (I guess it may be considered a 2" drop) and it works great for most trailers I tow. I supose it may be because most of the time it is so loaded down that the rear of the truck sags a bunch and levels off the trailer

 

They are big bucks$$$$$!! My buddy got one that listed for 150 he paid 90 cause he know the guy that was selling it. It was brand new.

 

i found one in town that is 50 bucks. not sure if the price was wrong but its a one piece forged class 5

 

which one did you choose? Does it work out for you? Just so others that search might have the same questions