Anybody know where I can get a cheap ball mount (and ball) for my truck. I have the factory class 4 hitch so I would like a class 4 ball mount. I'm would like this one or something really close to it (http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/...en/AM3410.html) but possibly cheaper. If anyone has any sites please let me know. Thanks!

Edit: Just realized I should have put this in the General Discussion section. My bad!

 

You might try TSC or Big R, quality Farm and Fleet stores, a lot of farmers use set ups similar to that

 

Harbor Freight is where I get my stuff. I bought a hitch bar with 1 7/8", 2" and 2 5/16" (?) ***** for 'bout $30

 

check craigslist, I got my ballmount with 3 different ***** for $10 they were asking $20 and needed paint but cash is king.

 

I'd just make sure you check the weight rating. Most cheap ***** are 5-6k lbs which is only good for Class III hitches. You need/want one for 8k-10k lbs. They are abit more expensive but well worth it. Also, make sure your reciever is rated the same. Most Auto stores only carry Classs III rated recievers of 5-6klbs. You need a higher rated one if you want to utilize all of your weight capabilities. All materials must be the minimum rating for your application or you are limited by the weight capacity of the lowest rated item. 10K hitch with a 6k ball/reciever limits your towing to 6k.

 

The link I posted is to a class 4 ball mount rated for 8-10k. I was just wondering if anyone had seen one like it for less than 185. I'm probably going to be towing a float for our homecoming parade but that's only gonna weigh 2-3k but I figure if I'm getting the mount I might as well get one and be done.

 

and that is also fully adjustable which is why the high price tag.

I believe my drop is around 5.25" and could even go to 6" with the airbags I have. I have stock 1500 rear suspension otherwise. I have two recievers, one that is extended for my landscape trailer so I can open up my tailgate without hitting the jack(rated only for 6k) and a shorter standard size reciever rated for 10k when pulling the dump trailer(tailgate will hit jack if lowered when hooked up..PIA)

Here's an 8K rated 6" drop w/2" ball for $100 Not sure if you need that or 8k rated 6" drop w/2-5/16" ball for $102?? Both Alum/Stainless. Both are Fleabay speials.

 

I was going to get the adjustable because of my lift so I wasn't 100% what mount I would need but I suppose since I have a 6 inch kit that would mean a 3 or 4 inch block in the back? So I would only need like a 5 inch drop?

 

Or how much drop do I need with my lift?

 

What about this one? Or is it not low enough?
http://www.autoanything.com/hitch-be...A3765A0A0.aspx