What Size Socket Is Needed to Tighten Down B&W 2-5/16 Inch Trailer Hitch Ball
Updated 06/20/2020 | Published 06/18/2020
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I just bought the WandB 2 5/16 ball and wanted to know what socket size I need to tighten the nut down?
asked by: Chris C
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Expert Reply:
The nut on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4" diameter shank, like the B&W # BWHB94002, takes an 1-7/8" socket, like # ALL643216 (for use with a 3/4" drive socket wrench) for example.
Hitch balls with an 1-1/4" shank require 450 ft/lbs of torque.
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Carla M
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball w/ 1" Rise - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-1/2" Long Shank - Raw - 24K
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- High-Rise Ball
- Raw Steel
- 24000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/2 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
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