What Size Wrench is Needed for a 2" Hitch Ball with 1 Inch Diameter Shank

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The nut size is 1.5inch yet the info states Requires socket size: 1-7/8. Should I not need a 1.5inch socket as 1 7/8inch is too large? Thanks

asked by: Jimmie

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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.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

You can have a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball on either a 1 inch or 1-1/4 inch shank. The nut on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank takes a wrench with a 1-7/8 inch socket. A hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will take a wrench with a 1-1/2 inch socket. You…

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Answer 2

The Curt 2" Hitch Ball #C69FR has a 1-1/4" diameter shank, and for hitch balls with that size shank you will want to use a 6-point hex wrench with a 1-7/8" end. We do not carry these, but they can be found pretty easily at…

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Answer 3

I would be happy to! To add a hitch to your 2024 Nissan Rogue, I recommend the etrailer item #e93ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Nissan with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver, that has a 3,500…

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Converters are required when a vehicle has what is called a 3-wire or separate lighting system. These systems will have turn signal circuits that are separate from the brake light circuits. Trailers use a 2-wire or combined system meaning the brake…

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The two self tapping screws included with the Reese Multi-Plug Wiring Harness part #74682 will allow you to attach the trailer connector directly to your trailer hitch if needed but I don't really recommend this as you can weaked it and increase…

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Answer 6

Curt hitch ball #40038 has a 1 inch diameter shank. For Curt balls with 3/4 or 1 inch diameter shanks you would use wrench #C20001. The nut on that ball should use the 1-1/2 inch end of the wrench. You could also use a large crescent wrench if you…

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Answer 7

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 to…

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Depending on which hitch ball you have it may have wrench flats on it like the 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs #63845. If your hitch ball does have the wrench flats on the base of the ball you will…

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Answer 9

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 10

Here's what I'd recommend. If you have an exposed portion of the hitch crossbar to work with, use the #18136 no drill bracket. This fastens to the hitch crossbar using an included pipe clamp. You'll also use the #PK12711U 7-way mounting…

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Answer 11

The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver #13138 is certainly the hitch I recommend for your 2004 Ford Ranger so that the spare tire can remain stored under the vehicle. To choose the correct ball mount for your truck and trailer, it is best to…

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Answer 12

For a 2 inch diameter stainless steel hitch ball to use with the Ball Mount part #EA40 that you referenced the Brophy ball part #SC23-C would work great. This ball has 2-1/8 inch long shank that is 1 inch in diameter so it would fit the #EA40 well.

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