{"product_id":"bulletproof-hitches-2-5-shank-class-5-6-drop-rise-tow-hitch","title":"BulletProof Hitches 2.5\" Shank Class 5 6\" Drop\/Rise Tow Hitch","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe BulletProof Hitches 2.5\" Shank Heavy Duty Hitch is a Class 5 tow hitch with a 6\" drop or rise, rated for 22,000 lb max trailer weight and 3,000 lb tongue weight, designed for 2010-and-newer heavy-duty trucks (2500 and F250 and up) running stock suspension or a leveling kit with tires up to 35\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Towing Capacity, Not a Fraction of It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hitch rated below the tow vehicle's capacity becomes the limiting factor the moment a heavy trailer is hooked up. The BulletProof Hitches 2.5\" Shank Hitch is rated to 22,000 lb trailer weight and 3,000 lb tongue weight, which keeps the hitch from being the weak link when a 3\/4-ton or heavier truck is working at its rated limit. The solid steel shank carries that load without flex that can introduce slop or wear over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLevel Tow Across Suspension Setups\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour positions of adjustment let the hitch be set to the correct height whether the truck sits at stock ride height or has been raised with a leveling kit. The 6\" drop or rise range covers the height difference between a tall HD truck and a lower trailer coupler, and the same rated capacity applies in both the drop and rise orientations. A level tow reduces trailer sway, preserves brake and lighting geometry, and puts less stress on the coupler and ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Ball, Ready to Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hitch ships with a 2\" and 2-5\/16\" dual ball already included. Swapping between the two ball sizes takes under 10 seconds by removing the corrosion-resistant pins and R-clips, with no tools required. The 12\" overall shank length provides the receiver clearance typical HD trucks need with a rear bumper or step in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass 5 rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22,000 lb max trailer weight, 3,000 lb tongue weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid steel shank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5\" shank diameter, 12\" overall length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6\" drop or rise:\u003c\/strong\u003e same rated capacity in both orientations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-position adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e dials in level tow across stock and leveled suspensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ball included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\" and 2-5\/16\" balls, swappable in under 10 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-resistant pins and R-clips:\u003c\/strong\u003e included hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShank diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHitch class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eClass 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDrop \/ rise\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAdjustment positions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOverall length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax trailer weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e22,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMax tongue weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBalls included\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\" and 2-5\/16\" dual ball\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHardware included\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCorrosion-resistant pins and R-clips\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShank material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSolid steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e49 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2010-and-newer 2500 and F250 and up trucks; stock suspension or leveling kit; stock tires through 35\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHD256\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-yes\"\u003eThis hitch suits owners of 2010-and-newer heavy-duty trucks (2500, F250, and larger) who need a Class 5 hitch that can reach the truck's full towing capacity, whether the truck sits at stock height or has been raised with a leveling kit, and who tow with tires up to 35\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThis hitch is not designed for half-ton trucks or vehicles with a 2\" receiver; it requires a 2.5\" receiver. It is not intended for trucks with suspension lifts beyond a leveling kit or tires larger than 35\", as fitment is stated only for those configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat receiver size does this hitch require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe BulletProof Hitches 2.5\" Shank Hitch requires a 2.5\" receiver tube. It is not compatible with the standard 2\" receivers found on half-ton and lighter trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eCan this hitch be used in the rise position without losing its weight rating?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The 22,000 lb trailer weight and 3,000 lb tongue weight ratings apply in both the drop and rise orientations, so the full Class 5 capacity is available regardless of which way the shank is inserted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat ball sizes are included, and how do you switch between them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe hitch ships with a 2\" and 2-5\/16\" dual ball. Switching between the two sizes is done by removing the included corrosion-resistant pins and R-clips, a process that takes under 10 seconds and requires no tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eHow many height positions does the hitch offer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe BulletProof Hitches 2.5\" Shank Hitch offers 4 positions of height adjustment within its 6\" drop or rise range, allowing the tow ball to be set at the height needed to pull level with the trailer coupler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth anomalies, or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BulletProof Hitches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621713711174,"sku":"HD256","price":404.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2203\/1686\/files\/64697d1f526a9d8aa3dc9b7cfbd8373b.jpg?v=1791937381","url":"https:\/\/terrainvault.com\/products\/bulletproof-hitches-2-5-shank-class-5-6-drop-rise-tow-hitch","provider":"TerrainVault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}