Can Hitch Ball be Torqued On Ball Mount that is Installed in Vehicle Hitch
Published 01/20/2022
Question:
Hi, Is it okay to torque 250 the hitch ball while installed on the car? Because i don’t have bench vise to hold it. I have proper torque wrench and socket for it. I am worried it might bend something on hitch receiver on the car.
asked by: Zaur A
1
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes you can torque the nut of the Curt hitch ball part # C40034 to 250 ft lbs with the ball and ball mount installed in the vehicle's hitch.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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2" Hitch Ball - 2" Rise - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- High-Rise Ball
- Chrome
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- CURT
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