Trailer ball height

RTFM. That is the correct answer here. The manual for my Husky states to have the ball 1" higher then the socket. That is for the Husky. Other manufacturers may state something different, for example, the Equilizer WDH does not have any pitch adjustments, it just bolts to the shank. I don't recall if they state where to set the ball at.

However, I found mine worked at the same height as the trailer, so FWIW it all depends on what you are towing. For my horse trailer the ball works best at 1" higher.

beemerphile1 wrote:
... Here is the OP:

Bigmac8 wrote:
Been lurking here for months soaking up,the info like a sponge. Simple question that I have saw many answers on from posts and videos. Is the top of the hitch ball supposed to be level with the top of the receiver when backing up to hitch up. Or is the ball supposed to be 1" or so higher. Have used both ways but looking for the correct install. Thanks for the help.

The questions are in bold. I answered the questions asked.

I read it the same way you did. I wish the OP would clear up the question.

Original OP here. Sorry I caused such a ruckus. I was referring to the top of the ball and the top of the socket on the trailer tongue. My wording was not correct. So if the truck is level and the trailer is level is the ball higher or lower than the socket without the wdh set up. If the ball us 1 " higher the truck settles much lower after the the tongue jack lowers takes the weight off it than if it is level with the top of the socket before the wdh is set. Thanks again for the info.

Bigmac8 wrote:
Original OP here. Sorry I caused such a ruckus. I was referring to the top of the ball and the top of the socket on the trailer tongue. My wording was not correct. So if the truck is level and the trailer is level is the ball higher or lower than the socket without the wdh set up. If the ball us 1 " higher the truck settles much lower after the the tongue jack lowers takes the weight off it than if it is level with the top of the socket before the wdh is set. Thanks again for the info.

The "socket" is called the coupler.

I still can't figure out what you are actually asking.

From the forum towing section, read this stickie;
Weight Distribution (WD) Hitch --- How it Works

and this stickie;
Travel Trailer Hitch Set-up Procedure

And the installation manual that should have come with your hitch.

Set the ball height at 3/4 - 1 inch higher than the top of the socket to allow for vehicle squat.