Durable steel ball has a 1-1/4" diameter x 2-3/4" long shank. Chrome finish resists corrosion. Fine threads provide strong grip. Lock washer and nut included.
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Today we're going to be reviewing part #C40008. This is the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball from Curt. It's going to feature fine threads that are going to provide exceptionally tight and strong grip. This is made from a steel construction with a nice chrome finish so it's going to stand up really well against rust and corrosion. You're going to get the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball as well as the lock washer and the nut so everything that you see here is included. This unit, once installed, needs to be completely tightened down to 450 lbs. of torque. A few measurements to go over with you real quick.
The ball diameter again is going to be 2-5/16 of an inch. If we take a measurement of the shank, which is this portion right here, that's going to give us a length of 2-3/4 of an inch from the bottom of the ball platform to the very end of the shank. Now just the threaded portion looks like it's going to measure about 2-1/4 of an inch. The shank diameter is going to give us a measurement of 1-1/4 inches. Now in choosing the hitch ball, the ball shank diameter should be within 1/16 of an inch of the hitch ball hole diameter on your mount. Again, this is going to offer a hitch ball size of 2-5/16 of an inch and it's going to have the capacity of 20,000 lbs.
All that information is labeled right here on top of the hitch ball. Once you have this through the mount, the lock washer goes on the underside followed by the nut. You can go ahead and get it hand tied or you can tighten it with a wrench but you will need a torque wrench to get it to that 450 lbs. of torque that is required from the manufacturer. That's going to do it for our review of part #C40008. This is the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball from Curt. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (2797 Customer Reviews)
Durable steel ball has a 1-1/4" diameter x 2-3/4" long shank. Chrome finish resists corrosion. Fine threads provide strong grip. Lock washer and nut included.Did exactly what is advertised to do. Well build. All the components have nice finish.
This ball works perfectly with my hitch
I received everything that I requested in a short time even with the free shipping. The ball mount and the balls I requested and the 2-5/16th ball and the 2" ball were just what I needed. the ball cap for the 2-5/16 ball fit perfect the ball cap for the 2" was really just made for the smaller ball. I would recommend that they make a ball cap for just the 2" ball. Got it to fit but not that well. I will need breaks for my boat trailer after this season and I plan on using etrailer for those parts. will need to call them before I make purchase as Im not sure how to size them up.
Function as advertised
I was really pleased the order got here a couple of days before it was supposed to. I have bought a lot of items from etrailer superior service. It's nice to know when I order something it fits without issues.
This ball mount has served it purpose well. I purchased a new travel trailer that is heavy enough to require a weight distribution hitch when using the factory installed Class III hitch on our Dodge RAM 2500. I decided to upgrade to a Class V hitch combined with this ball mount to take delivery of the TT in order to defer decisions about a WD hitch until the actual load conditions were known. The hour trip home with this setup worked very well. Once the trailer was outfitted I was able to determine the actual tongue weight of the loaded trailer and I decided to purchase an appropriately sized Reese Straight Line WD hitch. However, this ball mount comes in handy for moving the trailer short distances without hassling with the WD system. The purchase experience through etrailer.com was first rate.
No one had a 2 5/16 inch ball in 14000 tow weight. As we had to move our trailer and as I called numerous dealers and was told not available, I reached out to etrailer. They also didn't have it but suggested I go larger in the ball so long as it fit the tow hitch and the shank. It did I'm still using it and am very happy with the product and the quick service and turn around with my order.
Nicely plated and fits well. Without flat spots on the base to hold, I was afraid the ball would slip and turn while I tightened the nut, but I had no problem installing it on the Curt ballmount. It has great capacity, and I have no worries about it safely pulling my boat.
Great product, gives me total confidence in my ability to pull my car trailer. etrailer is a great company to deal with.
I ordered a Class V ball and ball mount with pins. This is for the 2.5 inch heavy duty receiver. I needed a set-up for pulling an emergency services boat that weighs over 18,000 lbs.
I was able to get a set-up rated at 20,000 lbs, in stock. Shipping was fast and quality looks good.
Carol, when I have a chance to install the hitch I will. I am waiting on delivery if my hitch. Can I ask you to confirm the nut size on the Curt 2 5/16 the ball. I think it is 1 7/8" but cannot find it anywhere on your site. I called and your support person thought 1 13/16, but was not sure. Tks!
perfect fit worked better than I expected great for the price HEAVY DUTY Beautiful Chrome
product installed
simple design and easy use makes this a winner in my books.
We always call etrailer, first, whenever we need anything for our Motor home or our trailer. They are so knowledgeable and supportive, it takes all the worry out of ordering wrong. They even helped us with ordering Thule carrier and cross bars!
Thank You!!!!
Good, solid product. We tow our 15,000 lb boat behind our Ford F-250 using it. You do need a pretty long torque wrench to tighten the nut to specs, and because there are no flats on the ball end, you have little choice but to damage the chrome plating in the throat a big with a pipe wrench as you tighten. But no big deal.
Great Ball, works perfectly. The nut is BIG so make sure you have a big enough socket to tighten this monkey up! Put it on the hitch, then put the hitch in your receiver sideways so you can get better leverage to tighten the nut.
Ordered it got it in record time I couldn't believe it two days before it was supposed to show up it got here 1,000% satisfied
This hitch ball is stout!! It’s heavy and dense and made very well. This is the second one I have purchased, as this one will be installed on a lower drop Curt hitch.
We liked the results of how well the Reese weight distribution and sway control system so much that we went ahead and ordered the parts needed to set up a second vehicle to tow the same trailer. Reese and etrailer.com have made preparing for and towing the race car hauler a breeze! We couldn't ask for a better combination...
Just as described. Its a Chrome 2-5/16 ball that works well with the Curt C45340 hitch.
This hitch ball looks good - the chrome finish looks too good to hook a trailer up to and it meets the weight ratings I was looking for, which is clearly stamped on the top of the ball. Now I just have to torque it up to the 450 ft lb spec required as stated on the attached tag and I will be good to go.
Great folks to deal with, good products at good prices. Free shipping was a sell point because of how heavy the order was. ( Ordered the cast steel hitch with this ball as well)
Nice chrome trailer ball. Installed easily on the new hitch.
the ball mount and ball are well made and were shipped in a timely matter.very satisfied with products and shipping, Thank you Ron
For the price I could pass it up.working well towing a 16k dump trailer.
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