Will a 2" Hitch Ball Work w/ a 1-7/8" Coupler?

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1and7/8 hitch, 2inch ball. Will it work?

asked by: Tony

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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?

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Tony

6/20/2025

Thank you ??

Jerred H.

6/20/2025

@Tony You're welcome!

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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