Should a Hitch Ball Be Replaced if it Was Overtightened When Installed?

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I installed a 2inch trailer ball with a 1inch shank and mistakenly torqued the nut to 450 lb/ft instead of the recommended 250 lb/ft. Have I weakened the shank by over torqueing the nut? Is it still safe to use if I back it of to the specified 250 lb/ft, or should I throw it away?

asked by: Scot

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Expert Reply:

I recommend replacing the 2" Hitch Ball # 63845 if it was over torqued. By overtightening the ball you may have added microscopic cracks inside the steel that will lead to a failure in the future.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

For your 2020 Chrysler Voyager that has the seventh VIN digit as D the correct trailer wiring install harness is the Curt #C56399.

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Answer 2

It gets a little confusing so I would be happy to help you. The best hitch for a 2021 Chrysler Voyager is going to be the etrailer item #e98903. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your van with included hardware. I really like this hitch because…

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Answer 3

Yes, I can confrim for you that the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56399 WILL fit your 2017 Chrysler Pacifica LX. This connector fits both the LX and the Touring models and will work for you.

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Answer 4

Judging by the photo you've provided (thanks for the photo), you'll likely need the #C56399. Per fit information provided by Curt, the #C56399 which has the gray connectors is supposed to be a fit for the LX and the Touring models. I've…

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Answer 5

Curt has a trailer wiring kit that is a fit for your 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Limited but it's the part #C56322 and not the #C56399 that you referenced. Curt also has a hitch that fits your vehicle too with the part #C13383 as well.

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Answer 6

Yes, the Curt Anti-Rattle Kit for Hollow Shank #C69HR will hold up when pulling your equipment trailer. This will only work on ball mounts for a 2" receiver with a hollow shank. I feel the Blue Ox Hitch Receiver Immobilizer II #BX88224 is the…

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Answer 7

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 8

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56322 is the only fit from Curt for your 2017 Pacifica Limited. The Curt #C56399 you ordered is only a fit for the LX and Touring trim models so it will not fit your…

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Answer 9

If you have a hollow shank ball mount you can use this anti rattle device #C69HR. One part will insert into the ball mount shank and you can use the threaded pin to take out the excessive rattling you're experiencing.

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Answer 10

As long as you stay under the weight capacity of your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica you are totally safe to tow the trailer weight you mentioned. So a 3,500 lb trailer would be safe to tow with your Pacifica that has a 3,600 lb towing capacity. If you were…

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Answer 11

The Draw Tite hitch part #76046-SK that fits your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid comes with all needed install hardware. You would not need anything else to complete the install.

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Answer 12

This can be frustrating, but I have a solution for you. If your hitch has a lip or collar around the opening, the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch #RM-061 is going to be perfect for you. You can use this clamp when towing a load, carrying a bike rack and also…

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