Trailer Hitch Drop

pastorwug said:

I just had my lift installed at ORE - LOVE IT!
Never thought a lift would provide such a great ride - 4" plush ride springs - the best!

Here's my question:
Now that I have the lift installed I have no idea how to measure for a trailer hitch drop.
I had a 7 1/2" drop before the lift and our little trailer was a bit hitch high when connected.

Am I right to assume that with a 4" lift I should be looking for a 12-13" drop hitch?

Don't want to buy one and then have to return it - can only seem to find these drop hitches online.

Thanks!

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suicideking said:

I bought an adjustable trailer hitch at an auto parts store. I also have the 4" Evo springs and it is perfect when it's on it's longest setting.

Pretty sure it's this one:

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Reese-Towpower-Adjustable-utility-draw-bar/_/N-4abv?itemIdentifier=207474_0_0_

The best part is that I used to have trouble removing the trailer from the ball. With this, you can just undo the pin and move forward or backward a couple inches and it drops out. :thumb:

EDIT: Just saw you added you have 37's. I have 35's, so might need something longer.

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pastorwug said:

Thanks, I already have the 7 1/2 " drop hitch they sell, but I need something closer to 12-13 inches.
I guess it is too equipment specific to ask about.
I'll just measure the receiver on my Jeep to the tongue on my trailer


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suicideking said:

Makes sense. Please post what you end up going with. I will eventually move up to 37's and need to be able to tow a tent trailer.

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pastorwug said:

Glad to, going to go measure at the trailer storage place right now


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10frank9 said:

You may also want to stop by the local U-Haul store Wuggie Bear. They normally sell those drop hitches.:thumb:

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David1tontj said:

What you really need to do is lift your trailer!! I'm gonna be putting my trailer on 40s soon with an 8 lug axle so I can use the same tires from my jeep as spares.


My ride- 2001 power wheel, 11" plastic tires, upgraded battery, boat sides, custom bumpers, tow hooks, new paint.

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David1tontj said:

What you really need to do is lift your trailer!!  I'm gonna be putting my trailer on 40s soon with an 8 lug axle so I can use the same tires from my jeep as spares.


My ride- 2001 power wheel, 11" plastic tires, upgraded battery, boat sides, custom bumpers, tow hooks, new paint.

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suicideking said:

Good idea. Then when you go in for a rotation, you can do a 7 tire rotation. :cheesy:

I also have a more heavy duty drop hitch that I got at a Jeep garage sale. Made more for full size trucks, has like 7 or 8 settings. Looks like this, but longer:

http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Andersen/AM3461.html?feed=npn&gclid=CL6HkPLBrrsCFfPm7AodPlEAgw

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David1tontj said:

Having the same bolt pattern and size on the trailer comes from my dad's idea.. He always wanted that because in a pinch, you have 4 spare tires (Jeep spare, trailer spare, and 2 from trailer) to get you to civilization.


My ride- 2001 power wheel, 11" plastic tires, upgraded battery, boat sides, custom bumpers, tow hooks, new paint.

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kreynolds said:

Measuring is pretty simple. With the jeep level and on flat ground, measure from the ground to the bottom of the reciever. We'll call that number "A". With the trailer on level ground and set at the correct hieght, measure from the ground to the bottom of the tongue. Call that one "B". The difference between A and B is the amount of drop you need. I like the idea of running the same tires on the jeep and trailer, but you'll still probably need to figure for hitch drop.

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