Hitch Repair and Adjustments in Morris County NJ — Get the Right Connection for Safe Towing

If your trailer is nose down or nose up when hitched, the hitch height is wrong. A nose down trailer puts too much tongue weight on your truck's rear axle and lifts the front end, reducing steering control. A nose up trailer takes weight off the tongue and increases sway. Excessive sway during towing, especially at highway speeds, often points to a hitch setup problem. A worn hitch ball with flat spots or reduced diameter does not fit the coupler securely. A damaged or bent receiver can cause play and rattling. If you switched to a heavier or lighter trailer, your hitch setup may need to be adjusted to match. If the truck sags under tongue weight, a suspension check for proper tow height may be needed alongside the hitch work.

We check the hitch height with the trailer connected to see if the trailer is level. We inspect the hitch ball for wear, measuring the diameter to make sure it still meets the coupler specification. We check the receiver for damage, cracks, or excessive play. We adjust the drop or rise on the ball mount to level the trailer. If the hitch ball is worn, we replace it with the correct size and weight rating. We verify that the entire hitch assembly is rated for your trailer's weight. We check safety chains, breakaway cable, and electrical connections as part of a complete hitch inspection. A hitch change can affect coupler fit. We do a coupler fit check after hitch adjustment to make sure the connection is solid.

Hitch adjustment costs depend on what needs to be done. A simple height adjustment with an existing ball mount is a quick, affordable service. Replacing a worn hitch ball costs a bit more depending on the ball size. If the receiver or ball mount needs replacement, that adds to the job. Weight distribution hitch adjustments are more involved. We give you a clear price before starting. No hidden fees. Fleet customers with 3 or more trailers save 10% on every service call.

We have over 30 years of experience setting up hitches for safe towing. We know weight ratings, tongue weights, and proper hitch geometry. This is a family owned business. Our mobile service comes to your location. Proper hitch setup is especially important on hilly New Jersey roads where a bad setup amplifies sway and braking problems. We are open 7 days a week, 7AM to 7PM, and we work on commercial and residential trailers of every size.