Recommended Torque for Tightening Curt Hitch Balls to Ball Mount
Updated 06/13/2024 | Published 03/10/2015 >
Question:
What is the recommended torque when mounting to ball mount
asked by: John J
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Expert Reply:
Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part # C40034 that you referenced.
The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank tighten to 250 ft/lbs, and for a 1-1/4 inch shank 450 ft/lbs.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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2" Hitch Ball - 2" Rise - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- High-Rise Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 14000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
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Wayne F.
6/13/2024
Does this also apply to stainless steel ball hitches?