How to Change The Height of a Tow Hitch

The height of a tow hitch on a vehicle, such as a truck, needs to be low or high enough so the trailer that is being towed is as level as possible. One way to make sure that the trailer is setting level is to make sure the hitch height is adequate. The hitch height is measured from the trailer ball base to the ground. You can adjust the height on a tow hitch by first determining where the trailer sits when it is attached to the hitch.

Things You'll Need

• Adjustable Ball Mount Hitch

Instructions

1. Insert an adjustable ball mount hitch into the receiver on the vehicle.

2. Remove the cotter pin from receiver locking pin and then pull the locking pin out of the receiver.

3. Insert the adjustable ball mount hitch into the receiver and align the pin holes.

4. Reinsert the locking pin into the receiver and secure it with the cotter pin.

5. Remove the cotter pins and then remove the locking pins from the adjustable ball mount hitch.

6. Move the adjustable ball mount up or down to the desired location.

7. Reinsert the locking pins and then secure them with the cotter pins.

8. Readjust the height of the hitch if it still to low or too high.

Tips & Warnings

• An adjustable ball mount hitch can be installed in the hitch mount in the down position or in the up position.

• A trailer that is not level will put strain on the trailer and hitch connection or even cause stability problems when towing.