Gooseneck Hitch Ball With 2 Inch Diameter Shank

Question:

Im looking for a gooseneck hitch ball that screws in fine threads and a 2 and 5/16 inch ball I need a 2-inch diameter Shank

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

For your 2 inch diameter shank we only have the coarse thread option for the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball. If you can make that work, we have the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 2" Diameter x 3-1/2" Long Shank - Raw - 30,000 lbs # BWHB94009 and the similar Curt # C40088.

expert reply by: Jason S

Rodney K.

3/10/2020

I have a similar need and I bought the Curt 40088. How do you tighten it when the plate is threaded and the only thing that turns is the ball? I dont want to score the ball with a pipe wrench but is that the only way?

Chris R.

3/11/2020

In this scenario a pipe wrench would be your best bet. Typically threaded gooseneck balls would have wrench flats on the base that you could use but in your case you could just try putting a cloth/rag over the ball to protect it when tightening it down.