What Size Wrench is Needed for a 2" Hitch Ball with 1 Inch Diameter Shank

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The nut size is 1.5inch yet the info states Requires socket size: 1-7/8. Should I not need a 1.5inch socket as 1 7/8inch is too large? Thanks

asked by: Jimmie

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You will need a 1-1/2" wrench like part # C20001 in order to install the nut on the 2" Hitch Ball part # 63845. A 1-7/8" wrench would be much too large.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Curt hitch ball #40038 has a 1 inch diameter shank. For Curt balls with 3/4 or 1 inch diameter shanks you would use wrench #C20001. The nut on that ball should use the 1-1/2 inch end of the wrench. You could also use a large crescent wrench if you…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Hey Joe, The nut on the hitch ball of the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #391TES317T is 1-1/2". That being said, the hitch ball should already be torqued to spec for you when you receive it.

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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