Recommended Torque for Tightening Curt Hitch Balls to Ball Mount

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What is the recommended torque when mounting to ball mount

asked by: John J

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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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Wayne F.

6/13/2024

Does this also apply to stainless steel ball hitches?

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Jameson C.

6/13/2024

@WayneF yes it does.

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Wayne F.

6/13/2024

@JamesonC Thank you!

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