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• What is the Measurement of Curt Hitch Ball # C40086 From Top of Ball to Mounting Surface?
  Hey there Tom, Sorry it took a bit to get that measurement, we currently do not have stock but have some on the way so I had to reach out to our friends at Curt. The measurement is 3.688". I attached an image to ensure that we got the right measurement for you. What are you using it for that you need that measurement?
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• Can Hi-rise Hitch Ball be Used with Husky Centerline TS Weight Distribution System?
  Hey Ronald, thanks for reaching out! You can use a hi-rise hitch ball like the Curt 2-5/16" Hitch Ball w/ 1" Rise # C40086 to increase the distance between your A-Frame and hitch. How much extra distance are you thinking you need?
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• Availability Of 2-5/16" High Rise Ball With 2-3/8" Long Shank
  Hey Gary, thanks for reaching out. I am sorry to say we do not have a ball that meets all of your specifications. The closes we have would be the Curt # C40035. This is a 2-5/16" ball, is 10K rated and has a 1.25" diameter shank. The shank is 2-5/8" long though. We do not have anything with a shorter shank. I know its not your first choice to weld, but that might be the most practical option for resolving this issue.
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• Blue Ox Weight Distribution for an 8,700 Pound Travel Trailer
  To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. Trailer tongue weight alone is usually 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. So on a trailer that weighs 8,700 pounds that would be a tongue weight of 870 to 1,305 pounds. Based on this a 1,000 pound...
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• Recommended Way to Secure the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40086 While Torqueing it Down
  If you have access to a large vice I would wrap the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40086 in a thicker shop rag and then use the vice to really crank down tight on it to keep it from spinning while torqueing the nut.
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• Hitch Ball Shank Size Required for Fastway e2 Replacement Weight Distribution Head # FA94-02-1055
  I went to our warehouse and checked the Replacement Head # FA94-02-1055 for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems and found that it takes a hitch ball with a 1-1/4-inch diameter shank. You can use the link provided to view all 2-5/16-inch hitch balls with this shank diameter. We have options in chrome-finish, raw steel and zinc-plated. You can click on the weight capacity you need to see suitable hitch balls. As examples, for a 12K-rated chrome ball you can use # 19286 or for a raw-finish...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution With Sway Control for 2007 Weekend Warrior FSC 3200
  The most important thing to consider in choosing a weight distribution system is your total tongue weight. This will include the trailer tongue weight which is usually 10-15% of the total weight of the trailer, and any cargo weight behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. I've attached some articles for you. My recommendation for a weight distribution system with sway control for your 2007 Weekend Warrior FSC 3200 is the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Trunnion Bar...
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• Availability Of Weight Distribution System For Trailer With 2000lb Tongue Weight
  There is one weight distribution hitch option that is rated for the 2000lb tongue weight you mentioned, but it will require you to replace the trailer hitch receiver on your 2021 Ford F-350 Dual Rear Wheel. The TorkLift SuperHitch Everest Weight Distribution System - 30,000 lbs GTW, 3,000 lbs TW # TLWD1000 will work with tongue weights ranging from 1500-3000lbs but will only work with their TorkLift Magnum Dual Receiver Trailer Hitch Receivers. For your 2021 Ford F-350 you would need...
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• Weight Distribution for a 2006 Ford F-250 and 9,900 Pound Trailer
  To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. For a trailer that maxes out at 9.900 pound gross trailer weight the tongue weight would be 990 to 1,485 pounds. If you determine the total tongue weight to be in that range then I recommend a system rated...
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• How to Correct for Rear-End Sag in 6-Inch Lifted 2006 Silverado 1500 Z71 4X4 Towing 10K Trailer
  The best way to correct rear-end sag in a tow vehicle is to use a weight distribution (WD) system like the Pro Series # 49570 that you referenced. Suspension kits like jounce, leaf or air helper springs can help too but a WD system will do the best job of moving trailer tongue weight forward to the front axle to prevent sag. Rear axle kits are best for loads in the truck bed and WD is best for correcting sag from trailer tongue weight. The key to choosing a system is to match it to your...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution for 2014 Ford Expedition Towing 24-Foot Enclosed Car Hauler Trailer
  The key to selecting the right weight distribution (WD) and sway control system is to know your trailer's fully-loaded tongue weight (TW). We offer a dedicated scale # e99044 to make this easier but other methods are shown in the linked article. To this actual measured tongue weight, you'll add the weight of anything in the tow vehicle that sits behind the rear axle, say a full toolbox, loaded cooler or generator. With this total effective TW known you can select a system, one that will...
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• Weight Distribution for 8,500 Pound Trailer and 2016 Infiniti QX80 AWD Hydraulic Anti-roll System
  To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. If the trailer weighs 8,500 pounds then the tongue weight of just the trailer will be between 850 and 1,275 pounds (10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight). Based on this range I recommend the Reese Strait-Line...
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• Size of Wrench/Socket Required for Installing Ball Mount C40086
  The wrench size needed to install the Curt hitch ball part # C40086 that you referenced would be 1-13/16 inches. The torque required for tightening the but is 450 ft lbs...
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• How to Choose the Correct Ball Mount and Hitch Ball for a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4
  Before purchasing a ball mount and a hitch ball you should measure the height of your trailer hitch and compare that to the height of your coupler. I have attached an article that shows how to measure your hitch height and coupler height to find the correct rise or drop you need in a ball mount. Once you have determined the rise or drop that you need, you will want to choose a ball mount with the correct rise or drop that is rated for the weight of your trailer. It sounds like you currently...
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• High Capacity Hitch and Weight Distribution System for a 1998 GMC K1500
  Your trailer is pretty heavy so I would recommend a Class V hitch like the Curt part # C15325 which has been confirmed as a fit for your 1998 GMC K1500. This hitch has towing capacities of 2,400 lbs tongue weight and 16,000 lbs total trailer weight. Your spare can be reinstalled after installing this hitch. Most likely you are going to need a weight distribution system for that trailer, but first you really need to make sure your vehicle is rated for towing your trailer. In the owners...
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• Availability of a Ball Mount that Provides a 6 Inch Rise
  The Draw-Tite Ball Mounts, item # 4283, does not come in a 6 inch rise configuration. At this time we do not have a ball mount with a 6 inch rise available. We do offer two ball mounts with a bit higher rise. The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount for 2 inch Hitches, item # AMSC6HD, has a 6-1/2 inch rise, and the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount, item # AMSC8, has a 6-3/4 inch rise. You could get exactly a 6 inch rise by using the Diversi-Tech Aluminum Ball Mount, item # DTBM5600,...
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• Weight Distribution System for a 2014 Ram 2500 and Trailer with 850 Pounds Tongue Weight
  To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. If that total tongue weight is 855 pounds then I recommend a system that is rated for 600 to 1,200 pounds tongue weight such as # RP66074. Since you already have the shank you will not need to add one. If the...
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• Class V Trailer Hitch, Weight Distribution, Brake Control for 1988 Ford F-250 Towing 10K Trailer
  The fuel tank should not be a problem provided that the bottom of the frame where a hitch like # DT45502 installs is clear on your 1988 Ford F-250. If a hitch were rated right at 10K and the trailer was 10K I do recommend going to a higher capacity high for safety. But it also depends on the towing capacity of the truck because if the truck is rated lower than the hitch you still have to go by that lower rating. Weight distribution is recommended if the trailer is at least half of the...
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• Is Curt TruTrack # C17500 Weight Distribution System Good for Car Hauler with 1000-lb Tongue Weight
  All weight distribution (WD) systems like the Curt TruTrack # C17500 work over a tongue weight (TW) range of several hundred pounds. This particular system works with TW from 800 to 1000-lbs and ideally the total TW should fall right in the middle of the system's operating range. A trailer's TW will usually be about 10 to 15-percent of its gross weight; this TW value tends to deliver the smoothest handling with the least trailer sway. At 8000-lbs gross trailer weight your TW could be anywhere...
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• Weight Distribution System Recommendation for 2013 Ford F-150 Pulling 2015 Cougar w/ 1200 LB TW
  A key component to choosing the correct weight distribution system is knowing the trailer's exact tongue weight. Tongue weight is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. The ideal situation is to have the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use. Since you already know that the tongue...
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• Weight Distribution for a 2015 Ram 1500 and 8,500 Pound Travel Trailer
  Weight distribution is definitely a good idea and will eliminate the squat on your 2016 Ram 1500 when the trailer is coupled. To choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. Trailer tongue weight is usually 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight so...
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• Weight Distribution System for 2014 Ram 1500 Towing 35-Foot Travel Trailer
  According to the Ram website's towing capacity page, the 1500s with 5.7 V8 hemi and 3.92 axle ration have towing capacities that range from 10.6K to 10.8K. Your truck's owner's manual is the best place to confirm the capacities for your specific truck, with it's particular mix of equipment. You can also contact a local Ram dealership with the truck's VIN and the dealer can check it for you too. You'll also want to check the safety/warning sticker on your trailer hitch receiver to confirm...
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• Weight Distribution/Sway Control for 2008 Toyota Tundra Towing 2016 Grand Design 308BHTS
  The key to selecting a weight distribution (WD) and sway control (SC) system is to know the trailer's actual fully-loaded tongue weight (TW) when it is carrying all your usual supplies and equipment, with its water tank filled, etc. We offer a handy scale # e99044 to simplify measuring TW but the linked article offers other methods as well. To this figure you will add the weight of anything in the truck bed that sits behind the rear axle, such as a loaded cooler or generator. With this...
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• Recommended Weight Distribution System for 24-Foot V-Nose Trailer with Limited Clearance
  You want to choose a weight distribution (WD) system so that your trailer's fully-loaded tongue weight (TW) plus the weight of anything in the truck that sits behind the rear axle, like a generator or loaded cooler, falls into the middle of its operating range. Say your loaded TW is 1000-lbs and you have a 100-lb generator in the back of the truck; in this case you'll want a system like the Reese Strait-Line # RP66130 that is rated for TW from 800- to 1500-lbs. You can refer to the linked...
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