Trailer Hitch Ball Wrench Size and Torque Rating for 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Ball Shank Size

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What size socket is the nut on a 2 5/16 ball? What torque do I tighten the nut? Is this for all 2 5/16 even the 17,000# and 10,000# capacity 1 1/4 shank balls?

asked by: Danny

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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 will need to torque all hitch balls with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like 2-51/6 inch hitch ball # A-6, down to 450 ft/lbs.

I am including a link to some helpful trailer hitch ball information, if needed.

expert reply by: Andi

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Steve K.

2/4/2013

Where can one find a 1 78 socket?Do you have them for loan?Thanks,Steve

Patrick B.

2/14/2013

A good auto parts store might have them, even for loan. Any mechanic or auto shop should have them. You can big tool stores, like a Sears Hardware.

Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

You will need a 1-1/2" wrench like part #C20001 in order to install the nut on the 2" Hitch Ball part #63845. A 1-7/8" wrench would be much too large.

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Answer 3

To help alleviate the back and forth chucking you are experiencing with your 2 inch receiver there are a couple of things I recommend doing. First is to use a cushioned ball mount, the Convert-A-Ball, which is designed to reduce this type of movement…

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Answer 4

Hello Bob, thanks for reaching out. Both the tires you mentioned, the Kenda #AM32161 and KE75EV are the ST205/75R14 Radial Trailer Tires. The #AM32161 is on a white wheel while the #KE75EV is a black wheel. The main difference is the type of tire.…

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Answer 5

I'm assuming that you need a 6 inch drop for a 2 inch receiver, is that correct? The highest capacity ball mount we offer in that particular category would be the Curt Heavy Duty forged ball mount, part #C45342 which has a 17K capacity, a 6 inch…

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Answer 6

There are not many differences between a welded and forged weight distribution shank in regards to practicality. They both pass the same DOT standards and meet the maximum 15,000 lb weight capacity requirement. The forged shanks started to become…

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Answer 7

Yes, if you use a weight distribution system that is rated too high for the tongue weight of a trailer the ride quality will be incredibly stiff and harsh. You want to ideally pick a system that has a tongue weight range where your tongue weight…

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Answer 8

That is an alternate number that we are aware of for the #FCE48TASL but we decided to keep the old number.

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Answer 9

You are going to want to stay with the Lippert Slam Latch 642063 #LC54PJ as that is what you already have. This latch is different than our other compartment door latches so fitment would be an issue on your 2019 Grand Design Solitude 3740BH-R.

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Answer 10

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 11

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 12

We offer a 215/60-8 tire on an 8 x 7 galvanized rim with a 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern in a load range C with a 935 lb capacity as part #AM3H320 or a load range D with an 1165 lb capacity as part #AM3H325. Kenda describes the tread as being for all…

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