2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000

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• Easiest to Use 10,000 lb Capacity Weight Distribution Hitch
  You are right that some weight distribution hitches can be a somewhat difficult process to set up but there is one option that is much easier to use than the rest and is perfect for your trailer that has a loaded tongue weight of 900 lbs, and for that I highly recommend the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution with Sway Control # BLU66FR. The SwayPro - which has a 10,000 lb towing capacity and is designed for trailers with total tongue weights between 750 lbs and 1,000 lbs - has a lot...
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• Torque Rating for Nut of Hitch Ball part # A-90
  The correct torque for installing hitch ball # A-90 is 450-ft-lbs. You will need either a torque wrench.
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• Is it Okay if Hitch Ball on Tow Vehicle Bumper is a Couple of Inches Higher Than Trailer Coupler
  Ideally, you will want both your tow vehicle and boat trailer to be as level as possible when towing. Some of this will depend a bit on the tongue weight of the trailer you will be pulling. For example, a trailer with a heavy tongue weight may actually lower the bumper on your vehicle enough when attached to reduce the difference in height you referenced in your question. I have attached an article on ball mounts and about halfway down the page it goes into detail on how and why a trailer...
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• What is the Size of the Nut on Curt Hitch Ball # A-90
  The nut on the Curt hitch ball # A-90 requires a 1-7/8 inch wrench or socket. The nut fits on the 1-1/4 inch shank of the ball. This ball is designed to fit draw bars that are 1/2 inch to 1 inch thick. It was a capacity of 10,000 pounds.
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• 2 Inch Hitch Ball with a 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
  The HL17256 is no longer a product we carry but a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Curt # A-90, fits into it. I've linked all the hitch balls we carry that will work for you.
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• Will Curt 2 Inch Ball # A-90 Fit Reese Weight Distribution System
  Yes, you can use 2 inch ball # A-90 with Reese weight distribution system # RP66541. In fact, that is the 2 inch ball we have listed on the weight distribution system's product page in the related parts on the right side of the page.
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• Length of Shank on Curt 2 Inch Trailer Ball Part # A-90
  The 2 Inch Diameter Ball with Medium Shank, part # A-90 would be the correct ball to use with your Reese SC weight distribution system. The total length of the shank is 2-5/8 inches, while the length of the threaded portion is 2-1/4.
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• 2-5/16 inch Hitch Ball Recommendation for Reese Weight Distribution System
  For a 2-5/16 inch ball to use with your Reese SC WD system the part # 19286 would be a great option. This is the 2-5/16 inch ball we recommend the most with Reese weight distribution systems.
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• 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Ball With 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank Recommendation
  We do have a 2 inch diameter hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank that may work well for you. It is the Curt Hitch Ball, part # A-90. This hitch ball has a shank length of 2-5/8 inches and has a gross towing weight capacity of 10,000 lbs. I have attached a product review video you can check out.
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• Curt Hitch Ball Torque Specs for Installation
  The 2" Hitch Ball # A-90 requires a foot pound torque of 450. I've attached a diagram showing the Torques Specs for Curt hitch balls to assist. The trailer ball needs to be tightened to a certain torque specification in order to prevent the nut from vibrating loose, so for safety you need to make sure your hitch ball is securely mounted to your ball mount or bumper.
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• Do 5,000 lb Trailers All Use the Same Hitch Ball Size
  That's going to depend on the coupler of the trailer. I can't gaurantee you what size you will encounter so you will need to check with the owner of the trailer currently and ask what it takes. For a 2 inch ball you would want part # A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball # 19286. Most likely it's a 2-5/16 though.
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• Curt Hitch Ball # A-90 Recommendation
  The Curt Hitch Ball # A-90 should work very well for you. It has the right ball diameter, weight capacity, shank diameter and enough shank length to install on your ball mount. The # A-90 has a shank length of 2-5/8 inches and your ball mount platform has a thickness of 1-9/16 inches which gives you a little more than an inch for the nut to secure to, which would be plenty. I measured the height of the nut that comes with the # A-90 and found that it is 1 inch thick and the washer...
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• Troubleshooting a Trailer that Keeps Separating from Tow Vehicle
  If your trailer has come off of your 2 inch trailer ball one of two things are happening. Either the coupler of your trailer is designed for a 2-5/16 inch ball or the latch of your coupler isn't functioning. For a 2-5/16 inch ball check out the link I attached. You will need to know the diameter of the hole in your ball mount to pick out the correct ball. We offer several repair kits for trailer couplers as well that could work. Without knowing what coupler you have it would be hard...
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• Availability of a 2 Inch Diameter Ball with a 10,000 Pound Capacity
  There are some 10,000 pound capacity balls with a 2 inch diameter but they are part of a Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable ball set. The most popular set is # 901B. It has a 1 inch diameter shank. You will also want to check the capacity of the truck if the ball will be mounted on the bumper. Unless otherwise noted in the owners manual or on the bumper, most bumpers are only rated for 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. If you have a frame mounted hitch, the capacity will be higher and should...
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• How to Choose the Correct Hitch Ball Size
  A 2" hitch ball like part # A-90 is pretty standard but you really need to know what size hitch ball your coupler is compatible with. It should be stamped on the trailer coupler itself. If you already have a ball mount then you need to make sure that the shank of your hitch ball is compatible with that as well. The # A-90 has a shank with a 1-1/4" diameter and is 2-5/8" long. For people who will be towing different sized trailers it is a lot easier to have multiple hitch ball options....
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• Highest Capacity 2 inch Hitch Ball with 1 inch Diameter Shank
  The highest capacity 2 inch hitch ball we offer that has a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank is going to be the Curt # A-90 which has a 10k capacity. It is interesting that a 1 inch shank diameter ball # 40038 has a 12k capacity yet has a smaller shank, but the reality is the 1-1/4 inch shank diameter is much rarer than the 1 inch shank so there is just more demand for options in that size.
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• Recommended 2 Inch Hitch Ball with 10,000 Pound Weight Capacity and 1-1/4 Inch Shank
  The closest hitch ball we have available to what you are looking for is the Curt 2 Inch Hitch Ball # A-90. This chrome ball features a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank, a 2 inch ball and a weight capacity of 10,000 pounds. Its shank measures 2-5/8 inches long. I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can also check out.
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• What is the Torque Requirement for Curt 2 Inch Hitch Ball A-90/40090
  I would not think in Spain or France that they would use foot pounds since it isn't a metric measurement. But regardless I checked with Curt and the 450 foot pounds is what you would need.
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• Weight Distribution for a 2010 Toyota Tundra and 6700 Pound Fleetwood Travel Trailer
  When choosing a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow and then adding to that the weight of any cargo loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. If your trailer weighs 6700 pounds that would make the tongue weight 670 to 1005 pounds. Based on this information alone a system rated for...
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• Can a 1-7/8 inch Hitch Ball be Used with a 2 inch Coupler on Trailer
  If your trailer has a 2 inch coupler then you definitely need to go with a 2 inch ball. Even though 1/8 inches doesn't sound like very much, it is enough that your trailer could come uncoupled under the right conditions. I have attached a link to our selection of 2 inch hitch balls for you to filter through. You will just need to be sure that the shank of the hitch ball has the correct diameter and that it is long enough for your ball mount. For example, the popular Curt 2 inch Hitch...
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• Recommended 2-Inch Hitch Ball for Curt Weight Distribution System C17051
  The Curt Weight Distribution System # C17051 requires a hitch ball with a 1-1/4-inch diameter shank. Part # 40038 is the recommended 2-inch ball; it has a higher capacity than # A-90 that you referenced and actually costs less.
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• Torque Specifications For A 2 Tow Ball Nut Towing A 700lb Drift Boat
  The 2" Hitch Ball like the # A-90 requires a foot pound torque of 450 but I would really need to know your specific ball to tell you the torque rating. An impact wrench is the preferred installation method but if you don't have access to that, you can also torque down with a 1-7/8" wrench or socket. After inserting the ball mount in your receiver sideways you can torque it down as tight as you possibly can. Included is a video resource for this hitch ball example. I hope you have...
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• Hitch With Highest Tongue Weight Capacity for 2008 Nissan Xterra
  Thanks for the kind wishes and I did check out the owner's manual for your 2008 Nissan Xterra, and what it says is that the vehicle has a 5,000 lb towing capacity and 500 lb tongue weight capacity. I recommend verifying these numbers in your manual, but if your hitch only has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity, you can add an aftermarket hitch with a higher capacity. Keep in mind that no matter what, you have to stay at 5,000 lbs towing and 500 lbs tongue weight as the max, but the hitch...
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• Recommended Ball Mounts For Hitch Balls With 1-1/4 Inch Shank
  If you are looking for a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank to fit your ball mount, we offer several to choose from. You would just need to know the ball size you need and what length shank you need on the hitch ball. If you need a 2 inch ball with a medium length shank I recommend part # A-90. This hitch ball has a 10,000-lb towing weight and the shank measures 2-5/8 inches. I have attached a link to our product page for the hitch balls we offer that you can choose from. If you are...
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• Highest Capacity Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter with 1-1/4 inch Diameter Shank
  The highest capacity 2 inch hitch ball we have that has a 1-1/4 inch shank diameter is the Curt hitch ball part # A-90. For a 12k capacity with a 1-1/4 inch shank you'd need a 2-5/16 inch ball like the part # 19286.
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• Hitch Ball Recommendation that is Made in the USA
  We have a USA made solution but it's not the Curt you mentioned. You might be interested in a Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set # 904B. This product is made in the USA and comes with an interchangeable hitch ball that will give you the option to easily change between a 2 inch and a 2-5/16 inch ball. The Curt hitch ball part # A-90 that you referenced is not made in the USA.
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• Recommended 2 Inch Hitch Ball with 1.25 Inch Diameter Shank
  I will be happy to help find a 2" Hitch Ball with 1-1/4" Diameter shank. The best choice is the Curt 2" Hitch Ball # A-90. This durable, chrome ball has a 1-1/4" diameter x 2-5/8" long shank with wrench flats. It has a weight capacity of up to 10,000 lbs and made in the USA. I have also linked the other 2" hitch ball we carry with 1-1/4" diameter shank.
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• Recommended 2 Inch Hitch Ball and Ball Mount with Drop
  For your trailer coupler and ball mount, I recommend the Curt 2 Inch Hitch Ball # A-90. This 2 inch ball has a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank, so you will just want to make sure that your ball mount has a 1-1/4 inch opening to receive this hitch ball. To most accurately determine the amount of drop you will need on your ball mount when measuring from the ground to the trailer coupler, you will want to measure to the bottom of the coupler instead of the top. With this in mind, the measurement...
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• Weight Distribution System For Camper With 450 lbs Tongue Weight
  Whenever looking at weight distribution systems it's best to have the total tongue weight of your trailer fall in the middle of the WD rating, that way you have some wiggle room if your tongue weight varies between trips. The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0600 has a tongue weight rating between 250 lbs - 600 lbs so your camper with 450 lbs is right in the middle, however that is dry weight. The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control...
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for Trailer with Loaded Tongue Weight of 700 lb
  The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use. If your loaded tongue weight is 700...
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