Match the part number, measurements and connection points that apply to your trailer.
| Connection | Confirm ball or lunette size. |
|---|---|
| Mount | Verify tongue, channel and mounting pattern. |
| Capacity | Meet or exceed the required rating. |
Standard 2" receiver ball mount with a 4" drop, 5,000 lb gross trailer weight rating, 500 lb tongue weight rating, and 1" trailer ball shank fitment.
This R&P Carriages 4" drop hitch ball mount is designed for trailer towing setups using a standard 2" x 2" receiver tube. It is intended for use with trailer balls that use a 1" diameter shank and is rated for up to 5,000 lb gross trailer weight with a 500 lb tongue weight rating. Always confirm trailer coupler height, tow vehicle receiver height, ball shank size, and required towing capacity before ordering.
Ball mount selection is about keeping the trailer level and staying within the rated towing limits of every component in the system.
Compatibility: For tow vehicles equipped with a standard 2" receiver hitch.
Vehicle / System Fit: General trailer towing ball mount for 2" receiver hitch applications.
Installation Notes: Hitch ball, hitch pin, clip, and receiver lock are not included unless shown or stated otherwise.
Performance Insight: Use only within the listed 5,000 lb gross trailer weight and 500 lb tongue weight ratings.
Selling Brand: R&P Carriages trailer parts listing.
Application Reference: General trailer towing ball mount for 2" receiver hitch applications.
What This Means: This listing includes the ball mount only.
Before Ordering: Verify drop requirement, receiver size, trailer ball shank size, trailer weight, tongue weight, tow vehicle rating, receiver rating, hitch ball rating, and coupler rating before use.
A properly matched ball mount helps the trailer tow level, improves handling, and keeps tongue weight distributed more predictably. Replace any ball mount that shows cracks, heavy corrosion, wallowed pin holes, bent metal, or damage from overload.
Provides a 4" drop to help level the trailer with the tow vehicle.
Designed for standard 2" x 2" receiver hitch openings.
Rated for up to 5,000 lb gross trailer weight with a 500 lb tongue weight rating.
Fits trailer hitch balls that use a 1" diameter shank.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | LBM104 |
| Brand | R&P Carriages |
| Product Type | Drop hitch ball mount |
| Application | Trailer towing with compatible 2" receiver hitch applications |
| Material / Finish | Steel |
| Drop | 4" |
| Receiver Size | 2" x 2" |
| Gross Trailer Weight Rating | 5,000 lb max |
| Tongue Weight Rating | 500 lb max |
| Ball Shank Fit | Fits 1" ball shank |
| Listed Length | 3.5" |
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / System | Tow vehicle with 2" receiver hitch |
| Primary Fit | General trailer towing applications requiring a 4" drop |
| Common Uses | Utility trailers, cargo trailers, small equipment trailers, and general towing setups within rated capacity |
| Notes | Confirm tow rating of vehicle, receiver, ball mount, hitch ball, coupler, and trailer before use. |
| Key Dimension / Rating | Measurement / Detail |
|---|---|
| Drop | 4" |
| Listed Length | 3.5" |
| Receiver Tube Size | 2" x 2" |
| Ball Shank Opening | Fits 1" ball shank |
| Maximum Gross Trailer Weight | 5,000 lb / 2.5 ton |
| Maximum Tongue Weight | 500 lb |
| Quantity | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4" drop hitch 2" receiver ball mount |
