The ball mount is a mechanically engineered structural component, designed specifically for use with Toyota tow hitches in order to accommodate the drop or rise needed to match the tow-hitch receiver to a trailer. The ball mount features a protective paint called electro-deposition coating or “e-coat” to help protect against corrosion and the environment, along with a powder topcoat to help protect against UV rays and maintain its long-term appearance. All Toyota ball mounts meet or exceed all industry towing standards.

• Optimized ball placement provides precise drop/rise to maintain vehicle departure angle; using a third-party ball mount may result in reduced departure angle and contact with the ground on inclines.
• Dual-layer painting process features a protective paint called electro-deposition coating or “e-coat” to help protect against corrosion and the environment, along with a powder topcoat to help protect against UV rays and maintain long-term appearance. In contrast, aftermarket ball mounts typically use single-layer paint.
• Thorough lab testing—in conjunction with the Genuine Toyota tow hitch— ensures the ball mount design meets all Toyota performance standards.
• On-road testing puts the ball mount to the test on the specific vehicle model in real world towing conditions to guarantee the quality and durability of the entire towing system. 
•  All Toyota ball mounts meet all industry towing standards.