Trailer Hitch Ball Wrench Size and Torque Rating for 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Ball Shank Size
Question:
What size socket is the nut on a 2 5/16 ball? What torque do I tighten the nut? Is this for all 2 5/16 even the 17,000# and 10,000# capacity 1 1/4 shank balls?
asked by: Danny
Expert Reply:
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 will need to torque all hitch balls with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like 2-51/6 inch hitch ball # A-6, down to 450 ft/lbs.
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 lbs
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- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
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Steve K.
2/4/2013
Where can one find a 1 78 socket?Do you have them for loan?Thanks,Steve