Is the Finish on the Tow Ready Trailer Hitch Ball # 63853 Shiny or Dull

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Is the finish on the 63853 Stainless 2 5/16 Ball shiny or Dull. I lost my Alumistinger and Stainless Ball yesterday that I bought from you a few months ago and need to replace them. Thank you

asked by: Ernie L

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I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Tow Ready Trailer Hitch Ball, # 63853, to check the finish on it. It is a polished stainless steel so it is shiny. I have added a picture I took of the ball so you can see. It is shiny enough to where if you look closely, you can see the reflection of the camera.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

First thing you will need to do is determine how much rise/drop you would need from a ball mount to tow your trailer level. For that you will want to check out the help article that I attached that details how to do this. Once you figure out what you…

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Answer 2

What you'd need is the part #SC23-C. This is a stainless ball, washer and nut that matches the 2 inch ball size, 1 inch shank, and capacity as it is rated for up to 7.5k.

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Answer 3

Any time you mix two metals like this there theoretically is the risk of galvanic corrosion over time. With that being said, we're talking about an extremely long process, one that will likely outlast the lifetime of your truck or trailer before…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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Answer 11

The shortest gooseneck ball we have for the 2024 Chevy puck system is the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball #RP23FR. This is going to be very similar to the Curt ball you mentioned. I have included some dimensions of the Reese ball below. From the top…

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Answer 12

The TireMinder i10 TPMS #TM38FR refreshes every 6 seconds. You will get a visual and audible alert when the monitor receives the signal from your tire sensor is either below your pressure or the temperature exceeds the maximum setting.

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