2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Ball - 63840
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- Standard Ball
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- Draw-Tite
Durable, cold-forged steel ball has a 1-1/4" diameter x 2-3/4" long shank. Built-in wrench flats ease installation. Chrome finish resists corrosion. Fine threads provide strong grip. Lock washer and nut included.
Features:
- Hitch ball provides a connection point for your trailer's coupler
- Fine threads provide exceptionally tight, strong grip
- Cold-forged steel is strong and durable
- Corrosion-resistant chrome finish
- Built-in wrench flats make it easy to hold ball in place while tightening the nut
- Lock washer and nut included
Specs:
- Ball diameter: 2-5/16"
- Shank dimensions: 1-1/4" diameter x 2-3/4" long
- Weight capacity: 20,000 lbs
- Fits ball mount platforms 3/8" to 1" thick
- Limited lifetime warranty
63840 Draw-Tite 2-5/16" Hitch Ball with Medium Shank - 20,000 lbs GTW - Chrome
Replaces 63838
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Video of 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Draw-Tite Hitch Ball - Trailer Hitch Ball - 63840 Review
Speaker 1: Today we're taking a look at a 2-5/16" hitch ball from Draw-Tite. This hitch ball installs onto a ball mount and provides a connection point for your trailer's coupler. It's made from a durable, cold-forged steel construction with corrosion resistant chrome finishing. It does come with the lock washer and the nut, so all that's included. The fine thread design provides a very tight, strong grip. The wrench flats make it easy to hold the ball in place while tightening the nut.
You can use a 2" wrench here at the flats. Again, the ball diameter is 2-5/16". Weight capacity is engraved right here on the top of the ball, 20,000 pounds.When it comes to the shank, this shank has a diameter of 1-1/4". It has a length measurement of 2-3/4" long. This is designed to fit a drawbar thickness of 3/8" to 1" thick.
The nut is a 1-7/8" nut with a torque rating of 450 foot pounds. The product's covered with a limited lifetime warranty and when installing this, you would place this through the ball hole on the drawbar. Then, on the underside of the drawbar, you place on the split lock washer followed by the nut. Then, you can just go ahead and get everything hand tight. Then, you can use a socket and wrench to get everything tightened down to the proper torque ratings as specified in the instructions.That's going to do it for today's look at the 2-5/16" hitch ball from Draw-Tite..
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Customer Reviews
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs - 63840
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (2388 Customer Reviews)
Durable, cold-forged steel ball has a 1-1/4" diameter x 2-3/4" long shank. Built-in wrench flats ease installation. Chrome finish resists corrosion. Fine threads provide strong grip. Lock washer and nut included.by: William P09/14/2023
Excellent product, just what the doctor ordered!
by: Betty08/27/2023
This item is great helps a lot while towing trailer
by: Matt C.05/07/2017
First of all, the products you find at etrailer are not your garden variety, home depot kind of fair. Much higher quality and grade/weight ratings. So to be able to get hard to find items and then by orderring at least 100$ worth of stuff also get it delivered free in 4 days, is awesome. The prices are incredible too.
by: Vern06/29/2023
Looks good
just need to install
< br>Thanks,
by: Kim 07/17/2020
I like this ball for its 20K capacity. I like to have a good margin of error on trailer balls. I also like this ball for the wrench flats compared to using a pipe wrench to hold the ball while tightening it on the hitch. The 2-¾ inch shank worked perfect for the heavy receiver hitch I installed the ball on.
Comments
Have been using the ball for a year with zero worries about failure. Great product.
Kim - 07/18/2021by: Bruce03/04/2020
I ordered a Curt 2-1/2" (1/2" rise - 2"drop) forged ball mount and a matching Curt 2-5/16" ball from etrailer on Monday. They arrived today (2 days later!) at the campground where I am staying.
Like all Curt products, the quality looks great. Thank you etrailer! I could have saved over $250 had I called you guys first rather than listen to "experts" at local trailer stores when they told me what rise/drop I needed. I won't make that mistake again.
Comments
Everything is working great! Again, there are a lot of people out there who sell trailertow vehicle parts at premium prices. who simply dont know what they are doing. My wife and I are desperate to begin camping this year. Thank you etrailer!
Bruce - 03/05/2021by: Vern L10/26/2016
It is heavy and well made and will be used on a Blue Ox Sway Pro weight distribution hitch. Having the flat spots for a wrench on the base of the ball, is almost mandatory for torquing the nut to the proper spec.
Comments
Sorry for the delay responding, weve been out of town camping for the last 4 days. Im still happy with the products mentioned in the email
Vern L - 11/01/2017by: Paul 03/29/2023
Good products at a fair price with quick shipping
by: Robert 03/01/2023
High Quality, heavy duty ball. Quick d elivery.
by: Roger U08/21/2020
My trailer weight is approx 16,000 lb. No problems what so ever with this ball. And, the chrome finish is taking the abuse very well. Highly recommend this product.
Comments
Still no chrome flaking off. Seems to handle the load very well.
roger u - 08/22/2021by: Paul 05/16/2021
Seems like a super heavy duty hitch ball. Per instructions, requires 450 ft-lbs on nut, wow! Good luck meeting this requirement if you don't have a 3/4" torque wrench capable of applying this much torque. The nut on my hitch ball is buried deep inside the equalizer hitch. Luckily I already had a 1-3/4" socket and the correct 3/4" drive torque wrench along with a 2 foot long pipe wrench to hold the flats on the ball side. Things to think about before purchasing this hitch ball.
by: Wendy H06/29/2019
Very good quality product and technical support. When I called, they had me give all the measurements for the trailer hitch height and other dimensions. This allowed me to purchase the correct drop for the hitch. It works perfectly and tows our 14,000lb rated trailer with ease.
I would not have know all that information, being a woman. But then again, I see plenty of men towing with the wrong hitch because the trailer is out of level.
by: Dave 03/24/2017
This is the strongest part of our Reese sway bar installation kit. the sway bars and the drop hitch are both limited to fifteen hundred pounds tongue weight and 15000 pounds trailer weight.
by: Bob R03/05/2021
This is a beefy ball hitch, the nut of of which will require a 'thin wall' socket to allow clearance between the adjacent structure of the #FA94-00-0600 weight distribution hitch when tightening.
by: Joseph10/01/2020
The folks at etrailer.com were very helpful and professional in assisting me obtain an alternative to my initial order which was on back order until December due to the Covid-19 virus. I initially ordered the Curt Rebellion XD Shock-Absorbing Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 6-1/4" Drop - 15K with a 2" and a 2 5/16" stainless steel balls. Due to their diligence I was able to learn of the backorder status immediately. Consequently, they were able to provide a work around (chrome balls as opposed to stainless steel). While their dedication facilitated on-time delivery. I not only recommend them, but I will definitely shop with them again.
by: Bruce12/01/2019
I needed a 2 1/2" drop hitch for my new truck. I got on etrailer, found exactly what I needed. They explained how to measure for the correct drop, which made it easy. Once I located the hitch, I found the correct ball, and a bolt-lock, and was done. It all shipped with free shipping, arrived in one box a few days later. Everything was there, and it was all correct. This was my 3rd time ordering from etrailer. All 3 experiences have been great. Will definitely order from etrailer again. Thanks etrailer
by: Jeff 05/04/2020
Not a lot to say about a hitch ball. This one is especially nice because the ball end has squared off sides for wrench tightening. So many of these are round balls mounted on a round stem. First thing you do is scratch them up with a giant channel lock. Not this one!
by: Jason03/24/2017
I ordered the Blue OX BXW1500. Installation was easy, I will be testing it next week for the first time. etrailer's customer service was wonderful. I worked with Sarah, she was a wonderful help. After ordering the hitch, I found it for a lower price. etrailer refunded the difference plus another 10% of the difference with no questions asked. I highly recommend etrailer for all your camping needs.
Thanks
Jason
by: Melvin03/01/2017
As always when ordering from e-trailer my tow ready ball and hitch arrived promptly. Parts are perfect rugged strong no issues and I pull 13,000 enclosed trailer. I would recommend this item for purchase.
by: Leroy09/22/2020
It is what I needed for my new hitch. I will be be installing it today on my hitch head. Waiting for my new trailer. Should be here soon.
Comments
The ball has been great. Have been very happy with it.
Leroy - 09/23/2021
by: Scott Z06/01/2019
Purchased a weight distribution kit and it was shipped and delivered within a couple days. Customer Service was excellent and their products are of good quality. I really like their website as they carry a lot of useful products. I have and will continue to recommend etrailer.
by: Keith 11/11/2022
Had the shop down the street torque it for me . Very nice!
by: Ray11/06/2020
It's a trailer ball with a decent weight rating. Works as it should. Used it on a Curt round bar weight distribution hitch.
by: Rod B.06/14/2016
Angela P. was very helpful in getting our order processed and shipped. The 2 5/16" 20K lbs GTW chrome hitch ball was exactly what we needed for our tow hitch project.
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