2 inch Ball for Curt Ball Mount # C45331

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What is the options for using a 2 inch ball with C45331 that has a 1 1/4 shank?

asked by: Leonard H

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Since the Curt ball mount part # C45331 has a 1-1/4 inch diameter ball hole you'd want a hitch ball like the part # A-90 which will fit and work great.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount part #C45331 is purposely overbuilt with more material than normal which is how it is able to obtain higher than normal capacities. The side effect of this is that the ball mount will weigh more than others and…

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Answer 2

I'm assuming the 17-1/2" measurement is to the top of the receiver opening on your 2002 Chevy Avalanche. And that the 16" measurement is to the bottom of your coupler while your trailer is level. If that is the case, you need a ball…

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Answer 3

The BandW Heavy-Duty Ball Mount - 1 Rise, 2 - 8-1/2 Long - 16,000 lbs #BWBMHD30010 is very similar tot he Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount with 2-5/16" Ball - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 15,000 lbs #C45331 which has the same hitch ball shank…

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Answer 4

The Curt Solid Steel 2" Hitch Bar with Raw Finish - 10" Long #D29 you were looking at is meant to give you a starting point to make you own hitch accessory for a 2" trailer hitch receiver. For towing you would need a ball mount with a…

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Answer 5

With your existing hitch on your 2018 Ford F-150 the maximum weight you can tow, even when using weight distribution, is that 9,100 pounds you quoted. If you were to install an aftermarket one such as #C14016 then you would still be limited to 9,100…

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Answer 6

You'd need a drop of right at 1 inch to tow the trailer you mentioned level based on the dimensions you listed. The closest to that is a 2 inch drop ball mount like the part #C45331 which fits a 2 inch hitch like you have as well. It has a towing…

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Answer 7

For a locking hitch pin to secure your Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount #C45331 to your trailer hitch, I recommend the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock #e98882. This is a great stainless steel lock designed for 2 inch trailer hitches. It features a…

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Answer 8

The ball mounts that have a ball welded on are all either 2 inch or 1-7/8 inch diameter balls. We have some ball mounts that come with a 2-5/16 inch ball bolted on: #C45331 #C45332 #C45041 #C45042

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Answer 9

We aren't manufacturers of those parts, and we don't have the testing ability in house, so I reached out to a couple of our manufacturers to see what information they could provide to try and help. I reached out to my contact at Curt…

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Answer 10

Since we do not have a version of the #C45331 with the setup in the rise position instead of the drop position your best option would be to remove the ball and reinstall it in the rise position or go with the part #C45340 and #C40008 which you could…

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Answer 11

I called my contact at Curt and they told me that you can use the Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount, part #C45331 flipped over if you wish but you will probably have a heck of a time removing the ball. They said the ball is machine-torqued at 450…

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Answer 12

In regards to trailer hitches, class I and II will have a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening and class III and IV will have a 2" receiver tube opening. I have never heard of a class II with 2" receiver tube opening but I would not get too…

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