How long is the shank on 61-00-6140

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How long is the shank on the EQ91-00-6140 ball?

asked by: Melvin

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The shank of the Equal-i-zer 2-5/16 trailer ball # EQ91-00-6140 is 2-1/4 inches long and 1-1/4 inches in diameter.

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Answer 1

The best hitch ball for your 14,000 lbs Equalizer Weight Distribution System item #EQ37140ET is going to be the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball Item #C40030. This ball has a 15,000 lbs capacity and will work great with your Equalizer system.

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Answer 2

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 3

Hey Donald, the best Blue Ox weight distribution would be the pat #BXW0550 as it has a perfect tongue weight range for your 450 lb tongue weight trailer.

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Answer 4

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 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

The Replacement Head for Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System #FA94-02-1055 uses a hitch ball with a 1-1/4" shank and the nut on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank takes a wrench with a 1-7/8 inch socket. If you don't have a 1-7/8"…

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Answer 7

The B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount #BWTS20037B referenced in your question features a 18,000 pound towing capacity when used with the 2-5/16 inch ball so it certainly has the capacity needed to tow a 13,500 pound trailer. This is designed to fit…

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Answer 8

I spoke with my representative at Equal-i-zer and the grooves that you see at the top and bottom of the spring bar receiver on the head is normal wear. He also mentioned that keeping the receiver lubricated will help reduce on wear in the future, but…

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Answer 9

Thanks so much for including a picture of your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD owner's manual. This recommendation is actually quite common. The reason why manufacturers include these warnings is because they want to "wash their hands" of any…

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Answer 10

The 10K and 12K Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems like part #EQ37100ET and part #EQ37120ET use different heads and spring bars so if you wish to switch back between the two capacities you will need both of these items which I have listed for…

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Answer 11

Since the max trailer weight is 7,000lbs you'll want to base your tongue weight off of that instead of the unloaded weight. So your tongue weight is going to be 10-15% of 7,000. For this I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point…

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Answer 12

The 2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 14,000 lbs #EQ91-00-6140 according to the manufacturer requires 430 ft-lbs torque. Only certain industrial torque wrenches have that capacity, so a good rule to follow is…

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