What Size Socket is Needed For 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball

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What size socket goes with a 2 5/16 ball?

asked by: Stephen

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Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A 2-5/16 inch hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will use a 1-1/2 inch socket.

The torque specs on a hitch ball with a 1-inch diameter shank is 250 ft. lbs and on a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank is 450 ft. lbs

expert reply by: Jeff D

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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

Yes, the weight distribution manufacturers thankfully designed the shanks to their systems to all be the same dimensions. That means a Blue Ox shank like part #BXW4002 will fit an Equalizer weight distribution head.

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Answer 3

Yes, you can replace the 2-1/2 inch shank on your 20K Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution system with a 2 inch shank so you don't have to get a completely new hitch. The correct shank, which does have a 20,000 lb towing/2,000 lb tongue…

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Answer 4

That foot pound rating for torqueing a hitch ball onto a ball mount requires a special torque wrench. A local mechanic should have something compatible. If you can't find anyone with the correct torque wrench as many max out at 250 lbs, then we…

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Yes, the UltraLube Biobased Moly EP Grease part #LM54FR is a molybdenum based grease so it will work with the Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Systems like part #BXW1500.

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Answer 6

Sometimes just use of new spring bars can update a weight distribution hitch to match the tongue weight (TW) of a new trailer, but in the case of your Equal-I-zer system, part #EQ37140ET, the highest-rated bars are the 1400-lb set #EQ90-01-1499 that…

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Answer 7

Set-up of a Reese dual cam weight distribution system like #RP66083 is shown in the linked video. The complete written instructions are also linked for you. It is important to know your trailer's fully-loaded road-ready tongue weight (TW) when…

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Answer 8

According to Reese, it is perfectly acceptable to use their #RP58507 rivet nuts to fasten the dual cam bracket to the trailer frame. Reese developed the rivet nuts because they found that over time, it was possible for the attachment holes in the…

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Answer 9

You will want to match the ball you use with what the trailer coupler requires. It is definitely possible that the coupler could come off of the ball if you are using a ball that is too small for the coupler. We have many 2-5/16 inch balls. I have…

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Answer 10

While I can sympathize with your issue, it is not safe to tow a trailer if you only have a 2" hitch ball and your trailer coupler is designed for a 2-5/16" hitch ball, even for a short distance; the insecure connection between hitch ball…

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Answer 11

For that large of a trailer I would almost guarantee it's a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball like the #19286. This ball has a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank and a 12,000 lb capacity.

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Answer 12

Yes, the range of 900 lbs to 1,500 lbs that you see on the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System #RP66130 that you referenced represents the tongue weight range the spring bars are designed to work on. I attached an FAQ article on determining tongue…

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