Threads Per Inch for 2 Inch Hitch Balls With 1 Inch Diameter Shank

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Quest for a 2inch ball, 1inch shank with 1-8 thread pitch. Balls that have a 1inch shank and a 1-8 thread count 8 threads for every inch of shank .

asked by: Adam C

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All of the 2" hitch balls with a 1" diameter shank that we carry are fine threaded so 14 threads per inch. A ball like the # 63845 comes with a lock washer and nut to attach it to a ball mount. Unless you need to thread it into something specific the thread count won't be an issue.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

For the 1 inch diameter shank hitch balls like #63845 the fine thread shanks have 14 threads per inch and the coarse thread shanks have 8 threads per inch. Most are fine thread.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

For the 1 inch diameter shank hitch balls the fine thread shanks have 14 threads per inch and the coarse thread shanks have 8 threads per inch. To get 12 threads per inch would require you to go with a 1-1/2 inch diameter hitch ball. But if you have…

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Answer 5

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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