What Size Socket is Needed For 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball

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What size socket goes with a 2 5/16 ball?

asked by: Stephen

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Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A 2-5/16 inch hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will use a 1-1/2 inch socket.

The torque specs on a hitch ball with a 1-inch diameter shank is 250 ft. lbs and on a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank is 450 ft. lbs

expert reply by: Jeff D

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Answer 1

You can have a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball on either a 1 inch or 1-1/4 inch shank. The nut on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank takes a wrench with a 1-7/8 inch socket. A hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will take a wrench with a 1-1/2 inch socket. You…

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Answer 2

It sounds like you are looking for the socket required to install the nut on a 2-5/16" hitch ball like the Curt #C40030 you were looking at. You will need a 1-7/8" socket like the 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive -…

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 12

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