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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Hey all,

I need to buy a ball mount to go with my hitch, how much of a drop do I need for my stock 2008 jk unlimited? Thanks in advance!
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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What are you towing?
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Zander
Hey all,

I need to buy a ball mount to go with my hitch, how much of a drop do I need for my stock 2008 jk unlimited? Thanks in advance!
Only you know how high the tongue is on your trailer, if you already have one.

Get an adjustable one so it will fit almost anything you tow.
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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A double axle uhaul trailer
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Zander
A double axle uhaul trailer
6" drop. I rented one from uhaul last year and, with my lift, it was still tilted slightly upwards. And word of advice, make sure you get the insurance. Trying to get someone else's insurance to pay for damage to a rented trailer SUCKS! But in the end, you may get a new aftermarket rear bumper out of it.just saying.....
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Old Dec 8, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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FYI if you have a soft top, uhaul won't let you rent a trailer.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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This is true on soft top and u-haul. Not sure why?
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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I think with a U-haul you're looking at about a 2" drop on a stock JK. Go by the u-haul place and back up to one to make sure.
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RoysRig
FYI if you have a soft top, uhaul won't let you rent a trailer.
There are other threads dedicated to this topic. Not sure anyone really knows. Just google "uhaul wrangler" and tons of stuff comes up.
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