Trying to find the correct ball mount for a 2009 Tahoe LT 2" receiver hitch

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Trying to find the correct ball mount for my stock 2009 Tahoe LT 2" receiver hitch. What is the recommended drop distance for towing light trailers (small utility trailers, etc.)?
 

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On my stock '07 LT I have to use a 6" drop hitch to keep my trailers close to level. I tow a Bass Tracker Pro Team 175 and a 4 x 8 flatbed utility trailer.

Should also come in handy for any tailgaters that happen to misjudge their stopping distance...
 

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Trying to find the correct ball mount for my stock 2009 Tahoe LT 2" receiver hitch. What is the recommended drop distance for towing light trailers (small utility trailers, etc.)?

Depends on the coupler height of the trailer but 5.5 to 6 inches would be a good start. I started with a fixed 5.5 that I bought one late night at a Walmart but the next time I towed, used an adjustable hitch. This little feller is good for 7500 pounds; not the max of my truck, just way over the trailer I use. I bought a larger ball for it too.

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Also watch your knee caps back there until you get used to it being there...
it's also good to stop idiots from bumping into you in the parking lot as it will cause significant damage to the other party... even at 5mph they can expect a bumper replacement ..
ball hitch 1 idiot 0



someone did hit me at a light, a Silverado GMT800 bumper folded like a wet paper plate LOL thousands in damage for only a couple of mph

( as i was about to move, i stalled out) i just let it go as it was his fault(anyways) for following to closely ..

I do check it occasionally to make sure everything is secure don't want it flying threw someones window
 
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I am contemplating 4” or 6” drop. I think a 6” might be too much but I need to measure.
Well, I have a 0” solid tri-ball, 2”, & 4” drop mount. I guess I could buy one of the adjustable ones like James recommended, but.....
 

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And hooked to the boat, you can see I still have an inch or so of rear rake on the boat trailer. Which is good because it aids me in sliding it off the PVC bunks:




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That looks pretty good. I am torn between a 4” or 6” now. In our Envoy the 2” works well. That receiver is 20.5” to the center from the ground. My Suburban’s is 22” to the center. Thinking a 4” drop would be good. I usually like the tongue a little high so when fully loaded for a trip it levels out. The suburban is auto leveling so I may have to reconsider.
 

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