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Today on our 2013 Mazda CX5 well be test fitting the comfortable cushion ball mount part number
AMSC2. Now the first thing we want to do is measure our hitch height. Thats the measurement
from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube. Remember hitch height will
vary from vehicle to vehicle depending on the exact model, tires, or other after-market
accessories including the particular hitch thats installed. Make sure you measure the
hitch height of your particular vehicle when its on level ground. Our hitch height measures
in at about 13 inches. First well mount the ball mount in the drop
position. Well insert the shank into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the pin holes,
and secure the ball mount with the standard five eighths inch pin and clip. This mount
offers a two inch drop so when we measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform
well get a measurement of 11 inches. If youre trailer height measures 11 inches from the
bottom of the coupler to the ground when sitting level this would be a good ball mount to use.
Now we can go ahead and flip it over into the rise position.