Trailer Hitch Ball Wrench Size and Torque Rating for 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Ball Shank Size

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What size socket is the nut on a 2 5/16 ball? What torque do I tighten the nut? Is this for all 2 5/16 even the 17,000# and 10,000# capacity 1 1/4 shank balls?

asked by: Danny

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You can have a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball on either a 1 inch or 1-1/4 inch shank. The nut on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank takes a wrench with a 1-7/8 inch socket. A hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will take a wrench with a 1-1/2 inch socket.

You will need to torque all hitch balls with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like 2-51/6 inch hitch ball # A-6, down to 450 ft/lbs.

I am including a link to some helpful trailer hitch ball information, if needed.

expert reply by: Andi

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Steve K.

2/4/2013

Where can one find a 1 78 socket?Do you have them for loan?Thanks,Steve

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Patrick B.

2/14/2013

A good auto parts store might have them, even for loan. Any mechanic or auto shop should have them. You can big tool stores, like a Sears Hardware.

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Answer 1

Curt hitch ball #40038 has a 1 inch diameter shank. For Curt balls with 3/4 or 1 inch diameter shanks you would use wrench #C20001. The nut on that ball should use the 1-1/2 inch end of the wrench. You could also use a large crescent wrench if you…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

A fully loaded trailer weighing 6700 lbs would have a tongue weight that ranges between 600-1000 lbs, so you'd want to choose a system that's rated to cover that possible range. A typical chain-suspended unit like the Curt #C17057 MV weight…

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Answer 4

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 5

The vast majority of trailers on the market use a standard coupler (installed on top of the trailer frame) which is compatible with the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #BW28FR. Underslung couplers aren't as common but…

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Answer 6

Weight distribution systems have a total tongue weight rating range. When you use weight distribution, you need to account for the loaded tongue weight of your trailer along with any cargo behind the rear axle of your towing vehicle. Ideally, you…

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Answer 7

Yes, a trailer that is nose up can cause big problems. A level trailer is ideal and worth working toward for safety. The good news is that you can get the trailer almost exactly level with switching ball mounts. This is where an adjustable ball mount…

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Answer 8

No, the #14125A bearing has different applications than a #15123 bearing. The outer diameters are different. Both are readily available bearings. If you have a 15123 bearing then you would need that same bearing as a replacement. If you can provide…

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Answer 9

There are a couple of differences between the two. The JetStream bars like #Y00425 are made of extruded aluminum while the CoreBars such as the #Y00421 you've looked at are constructed of galvanized steel. As you've mentioned, the CoreBar has…

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Answer 10

As long as you have the hole to install the 1-1/4" ball for the Curt #17200 on your head it will fit. This portion of the weight distribution hitch head sticks out to the side on the top. The friction control sits up above the spring bars which…

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Answer 11

Hey Chip, so we do have a set of Torklift camper tie downs that fit your 2024 Ford F-350 long bed with side steps and a factory hitch with the part number #TL87CR for the front set and part #TLF3008 for the rear set.

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Answer 12

Torklift makes the best frame mounted camper tie downs so for your 2020 Ram 2500 with factory boards, short bed, and a factory hitch you'd want the part numbers #TLD2142 and #TLD3113 and you'd be set. You would also need a set of turnbuckles…

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