Torque Rating for Nut of Hitch Ball part # A-90

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What is the torck on the nut ?

asked by: Bob L

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Expert Reply:

The correct torque for installing hitch ball # A-90 is 450-ft-lbs. You will need either a torque wrench.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part #63845, you have referenced needs to be torqued to 250 foot pounds. It is recommended to frequently check that the ball is tightened to these specifications. If you are meaning the mounting bolts that are used…

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Answer 2

You are correct that the Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control #C69JR comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball but it is not pre-installed. This is something directly from Curt and while we aren't able to pre-torque hitch balls…

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Answer 3

I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part #FA92-00-0600 with 2" Hitch Ball part #A-90 for a Forest River Rockwood Geo Pro 15TB. In regards to using a weight distribution system, the rule of 10-15% for tongue load will still…

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Answer 4

The nut on the Curt hitch ball #A-90 requires a 1-7/8 inch wrench or socket. The nut fits on the 1-1/4 inch shank of the ball. This ball is designed to fit draw bars that are 1/2 inch to 1 inch thick. It was a capacity of 10,000 pounds.

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Answer 5

Higher-capacity pickups like a Ram 3500, Silverado 3500 or Ford F-350 often have 2-1/2-inch hitches available. For the 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 we offer Draw-Tite 2-1/2-inch hitch #DT45509. If you have a 2-1/2-inch hitch and wish to use 2-inch hitch-mount…

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Answer 6

The highest capacity 2 inch hitch ball we offer that has a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank is going to be the Curt #A-90 which has a 10k capacity. It is interesting that a 1 inch shank diameter ball #40038 has a 12k capacity yet has a smaller shank, but…

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Answer 7

I spoke with my contact at CURT and he told me what gives the CURT Hitch Ball, #40038, more strength is the way it is threaded and that it is heat treated beyond what #A-90 is so that gives the 40038 the higher rating. He added that even though 40038…

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Answer 8

If your trailer has come off of your 2 inch trailer ball one of two things are happening. Either the coupler of your trailer is designed for a 2-5/16 inch ball or the latch of your coupler isn't functioning. For a 2-5/16 inch ball check out the…

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Torque Rating for Nut of Hitch Ball part # A-90

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