Thread Pitch on Hitch Balls that Have 1 inch Diameter Shank

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I need to get a new nut for my 2inch ball that has a 1inch shank what is the thread pitch on that?

asked by: Can D

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Expert Reply:

For the 1 inch diameter shank hitch balls like # 63845 the fine thread shanks have 14 threads per inch and the coarse thread shanks have 8 threads per inch. Most are fine thread.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For the 1 inch diameter shank hitch balls the fine thread shanks have 14 threads per inch and the coarse thread shanks have 8 threads per inch. To get 12 threads per inch would require you to go with a 1-1/2 inch diameter hitch ball. But if you have…

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Answer 2

You will need a 1-1/2" wrench like part #C20001 in order to install the nut on the 2" Hitch Ball part #63845. A 1-7/8" wrench would be much too large.

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Answer 3

All of the 2" hitch balls with a 1" diameter shank that we carry are fine threaded so 14 threads per inch. A ball like the #63845 comes with a lock washer and nut to attach it to a ball mount. Unless you need to thread it into something…

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Answer 4

If you are buying a new ball such as #19258 then its thread pitch doesn't matter because it comes with a compatible nut. This ball has 16 threads per inch which is about 0.05 inches from the top center of one thread to the top center of the…

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Answer 5

Hey Denny! We can definitely help you out with that rough ride on your trailer. A pretty standard option is an upgraded equalizer like the MORryde you looked at. The best choice is always going to be the one that matches your current equalizer…

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Answer 6

We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 7

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

Hey Darrel, we actually have exactly what you are looking for with the part #TRU52FR which is for a 7k axle and is 25-1/4 inch from eye to eye. This is also a 6 leaf spring as well. The spring you referenced would be too short.

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Answer 10

Hey Mark, I looked up the specs of the spring you have now and found that it is a 24-3/4 inch long spring from eye center to eye center and for a 7k axle. So that means that the replacement spring part #EM28AJ that you referenced will work great as a…

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Answer 11

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 12

The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

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Thread Pitch on Hitch Balls that Have 1 inch Diameter Shank

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