Can Curt Class III Ball Mount # C45034 be Used in Rise Position

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Curt Class III Ball Mount with 1-7/8inch Ball - 2inch - 3,500 lbs Item # C45034 Hello, can this part be turned upside down and used for a rise? I was looking for about a 2inch rise. Thanks

asked by: Joe

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If you removed the hitch ball of the Curt Class III Ball Mount # C45034 and reinstalled it with the ball mount in the rise position this would be possible to be used in the rise position.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We don't have a combo of the Curt Hitch Ball #C40008 and Curt Ball Mount #C45340. The ball mount is extremely heavy-duty, rated up to 17,000 pounds. I think it's safe to assume you don't have a torque wrench rated up to 450 foot pounds…

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Answer 2

Thanks for all of the dimensions you listed. Since drop/rise needs the measurement from the ball mount platform and not the top of the ball you will need to take one more measurement to be sure. That measurement compared to the 14-1/2 inches is the…

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Answer 3

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 4

To install the etrailer Trailer Hitch #e98862 on your 2016 Honda Odyssey you will put the brackets of the hitch over the flanges you're talking about. Once you torque down the hardware the hitch will be secured to the frame of your vehicle and…

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Answer 5

For your 2011 Honda Odyssey the best 2 inch hitch option for ground clearance is the EcoHitch part #306-X7253 which has the hitch opening the closest to the rear bumper but also only the hitch opening hangs below the bumper so there isn't a…

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Answer 6

To tow your 2014 Coachmen Clipper BH, you will need a Hitch #75270, Weight Distribution System #FA94-00-0600 and a Brake Controller #90885 to power your Clipper's Electric Drum Brakes. I recommend the Draw-Tite Hitch #75270 for your 2016 Honda…

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Answer 7

You've got good instincts. I recommend going with a ball mount that has a 2 inch rise for the exact reason you mentioned, the truck will settle a bit with the tongue weight and any cargo weight. The ball mount we offer with a 2 inch rise is the…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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