Socket Size for Curt 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter Shank

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What size is the nut that holds on the ball on the 1 1/4 shaft hitch ball? It looks like aq 1 13/16 or a 1 7/8. If it takes 450 ft lbs of torque, a proper socket would be helpful. Thanks!

asked by: Cliff

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The 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs part # C40030 will require a 1-7/8" socket or wrench like part # ALL643216.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

While we do not have a wrench with a 1-7/8" end, we do have the 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket #ALL643216. This would work, although it does require a 3/4" drive socket wrench which you would need to source at a local…

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Answer 2

We carry two sockets that are typically used to install a trailer ball on to a hitch. The 3/4 inch drive 12 point socket, #ALL643216 is for an 1-7/8 inch nut will fit the 2 and 2-5/16 trailer ball nut.

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Answer 3

We do offer a 1-7/8-inch socket #ALL643216 that fits a 3/4-inch drive socket wrench. Since hitch balls need to be torqued to a specific rating I suggest you use a calibrated 3/4-inch torque wrench to re-install the hitch ball. Proper torque is…

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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

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…

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Answer 6

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 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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Socket Size for Curt 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter Shank

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