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

Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 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 Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control part #EQ37140ET would be a bit too overrated for a 7,500-8,000 lb trailer and if used there would some negative effects such as ineffective sway control. That said, it's pretty…

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Answer 6

I recommend going with the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Clamp On - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW #BLU66FR to pull your Grand Design Imagine 2670MK RV. This is a very impressive weight distribution system that is much quieter…

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Answer 7

Using spring bars that are overrated for the total tongue weight of your trailer can cause a pretty rough ride but other wise would not actually harm anything. If you notice the rough ride then replacing your spring bars with one that are rated for…

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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

Sean yes, the Curt RockerBall #C82KR can be used with a shock absorbing hitch as long as the mounting hole for the ball is at least 3/8" thick, and no more than 1/16" larger in diameter than the balls threaded shank.

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

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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