How Do You Tighten a Hitch Ball that Doesn't have Wrench Flats
Updated 02/20/2018 | Published 02/19/2018
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How can i torque it down to 450 ft lb without holding the ball somehow? It looks like the base of the ball is completly round.
asked by: Kamil
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Expert Reply:
If you have a bench vise you can put a cloth around the ball and use the vise to hold it so you can torque the nut to spec on ball # C40008. Like you said this ball doesn't have wrench flats so there isn't really a better way than using a vise.
If you do not already have a ball you could use # 63840 instead which does have wrench flats.
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Michael H
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
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- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 12000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
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- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
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