Will a 2" Hitch Ball Work w/ a 1-7/8" Coupler?
Updated 06/20/2025 | Published 06/12/2025 >
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1and7/8 hitch, 2inch ball. Will it work?
asked by: Tony
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Expert Reply:
Nope, not at all. If your trailer's coupler is 1-7/8" you'll need to use a 1-7/8" hitch ball like the Curt item # C40002. This is a 1-7/8" hitch ball, that fits a 1" diameter hole in a ball mount, and has a 3,500 lbs capacity.
What kind of a trailer and tow vehicle do you have?
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Jerred H
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- CURT
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Tony
6/20/2025
Thank you ??