Tow Ready Trailer Ball Torque Rating and Socket for Installing
Question:
Hello, can you tell me how tight the nut for the hitch ball should be on a ball mount? Right now I have it on as tight as I could get it with a large crescent wrench. My auto mechanic could probably torque it down for me if I knew the correct rating. Thanks in advance.
asked by: Justin P
Expert Reply:
The Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch Ball, item # 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.
I recommend using the 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel item # ALL643216 to install it.
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1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Hand Tools
- Ratchets and Sockets
- Sockets
- SAE
- 3/4 Inch Drive
- 1-7/8 Inch
- Alloy Steel
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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