PHANTOM-X 16K Drop Hitch (2 ½" Shank)

The PHANTOM-X 16K Drop Hitch is a fully adjustable steel drop hitch built on a 2.5 inch solid shank, rated to tow up to 16,000 pounds. Its stacked tube design adjusts through a 2.5 to 10 inch drop or rise range, and it's available with a dual-ball mount, tri-ball mount, or either mount paired with a pintle lock for towing with a lunette ring trailer.

The PHANTOM-X 16K Drop Hitch is rated to tow up to 16,000 pounds, with a 1,600 pound tongue weight capacity. It's fabricated from heavy duty steel and tested to exceed SAE J684 weight testing requirements. Tow capacity is limited by the lowest-rated component in your full towing setup, so your vehicle's receiver and hitch ball ratings both need to meet or exceed the load you're pulling.

This PHANTOM-X model uses a 2.5 inch solid shank. GEN-Y also sells a PHANTOM-X in a 2 inch shank size for lighter-duty applications with SUVs and half-ton trucks; confirm your truck's receiver size before ordering, since the two shank sizes are not interchangeable, and the correct shank size for your receiver determines which PHANTOM-X model fits your vehicle.

The PHANTOM-X 16K Drop Hitch adjusts through a 2.5 to 10 inch drop or rise range, with four fixed drop options: 2.5 inches with 2 adjustable positions, 5 inches with 3 positions, 7.5 inches with 4 positions, and 10 inches with 5 positions. Choose the drop size that best matches the height difference between your truck's receiver and your trailer coupler.

The PHANTOM-X 16K Drop Hitch is available with a dual-ball mount, a tri-ball mount, or either mount paired with a pintle lock for lunette ring towing. Ball sizes vary by the specific mount configuration selected, so check the product page for the exact ball sizes included with your chosen option before ordering.

No. GEN-Y states that the PHANTOM-X Hitch is not recommended for flat towing, winching, or side-load applications, and it's also not recommended for use with weight distribution systems. It's engineered specifically for standard towing within its rated drop and rise positions, not for these additional use cases. If you need a hitch rated for one of these applications, ask GEN-Y directly about a better-suited option.

No. GEN-Y specifically states that the PHANTOM-X Hitch is not recommended for use with non-GEN-Y towing attachments. Pairing it with third-party ball mounts, pintle locks, or other attachments not made by GEN-Y falls outside the hitch's tested and rated use case, so stick with GEN-Y's own attachment options for this hitch.

The base PHANTOM-X 16K Drop Hitch (part number GH-2432X) weighs 37 pounds. Weight can vary slightly by configuration, since the tri-ball mount and pintle lock options add some additional weight over the base dual-ball configuration. Check the specific configuration you're ordering for its exact shipping weight if you're planning to lift or install the hitch by hand.

Yes. The PHANTOM-X 16K Drop Hitch is manufactured in the United States from heavy duty steel, sand blasted, and finished with a durable powder coat for corrosion resistance. It's backed by a limited lifetime warranty and tested to exceed SAE J684 weight testing requirements, with warranty claims handled through GEN-Y's return and claim process.