Need more space between your vehicle and trailer? This Ball Mount is deisgned to give you extended reach. The 12 1/4  inch shank allows more room for safe towing and turning. This 6,000 pound capacity ball mount takes 1 inch shank towing balls and is suitable to be used as a 2 inch drop or a 3/4 inch rise to reach desired height. Its 2 inch by 2 inch square shank fits into normal 2 inch receiver tubes in your vehicle. This Heavy Duty product has been tested and certified by an independant lab.