Torque Specs for 1-7/8-Inch Hitch Balls with 3/4-Inch and 1-Inch Shanks
Updated 09/19/2018 | Published 09/18/2018
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what is the torque specification for a 1 7/8inch x 3/4inch and 1 7/8inch x 1inch ball? Guddentyte? Spot-torque? Six foot pipe on a four foot Stilson? Numbers please, I cant find any associated with any of the 1 7/8inch balls. Also please be clear about units, I need to know if its lb/ft, nt/cm or slug/cubit... remember the Mars orbiter?
asked by: Donald T
Expert Reply:
The correct torque value for the nut on a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball depends on the diameter of the shank. Draw-Tite, who makes # 19256 and # 19260 lists the following torque specs:
"During hitch ball installation, torque all 3/4" shank diameter balls to 160 ft. lbs, 1" shank diameter balls to 250 ft. lbs., and 1-1/4" shank diameter balls to 450 ft. lbs."
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- Draw-Tite
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