Comparing Equal-i-Zer and Powerbuilt Thin Wall Sockets for Hitch Ball Install

Updated 03/28/2019 | Published 03/27/2019

Products Featured in This Question

1-7/8" 12pt Shallow Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel

(279)

$19.52

Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches

(100)

$90.07

Question:

What is the difference between the Powerbuilt 1 7/8inch thin walled socket and the one provided by Equal-i-zer at 3 times the price. It will be used on 14K Equal-z-er hitch install. Does one work better than the other?

asked by: Todd

Expert Reply:

For all intents and purposes there is no functional difference! The Powerbuilt socket part # ALL643216 which is less expensive does the same job as the more expensive Equal-i-Zer socket part # EQ70-00-4800 that you referenced. We actually went and sought out a less expensive option when we first started carrying the Equal-i-Zer brand.

A thin walled socket like this is needed to torque down the hitch ball onto the head of the Equal-i-Zer systems.

expert reply by: Jameson C