Socket Too Thick To Install Hitch Ball On Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System

Updated 05/05/2020 | Published 05/01/2020

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2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs

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

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Question:

Hi, I had purchased a new hitch back in January. I am having difficulty installing it. It is product # FA94-00-0800. I also purchased a hitch ball at the same time. The problem is that I cannot get the socket to fit to be able to tighten the ball. I have a powerbuilt 1-7/8” cr-v socket which I believe is the one recommended on your website. Is it not that socket that I need or is there something I am missing?

asked by: Jeremy G

Expert Reply:

In order to install a hitch ball like the 2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems part # EQ91-00-6080 on a weight distribution system like the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part # FA94-00-0800 you will need a 1-7/8" thin walled socket. For this, we have the Thin Walled Socket for Equal-i-zer Hitches part # EQ70-00-4800 or the 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket part # ALL643216. Not all 1-7/8" sockets are thin walled, in fact very few are which is why you'll need one of the above.

I have attached an install video as well.

expert reply by: Conner L