Trailer Hitch Ball Nut Size
The nut on a hitch ball with a 1 1 4 inch shank takes a wrench with a 1 7 8 inch socket.
Trailer hitch ball nut size. Curt hitch ball 40038 has a 1 inch diameter shank. There are four standard trailer ball sizes. 2 5 16 inch diameter ball. 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.
Recreational and light commercial hitch balls come in a variety of sizes including 1 7 8 2 2 5 16 and occasionaly 3. Get it as soon as fri jun 5. A hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will take a wrench with a 1 1 2 inch socket. 1 16 of over 1 000 results for hitch nuts skip to main search results amazon prime.
Determining trailer hitch ball sizes. 2 5 16 diameter ball fits rm6 and bh8 series hitches. Chrome vanadium steel with chrome plate finish. Standardized tow ball sizes allow for easier coupling and towing.
In this guide we will cover how to measure a trailer ball what size trailer ball to select for your vehicle and what the most common trailer ball size is. 5 0 out of 5 stars 3. Most of the 2 5 16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1 inch diameter shank or 1 1 4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1 1 4 inch shank like the tow ready 2 5 16 inch hitch ball part 19286 will use a 1 7 8 inch socket a 2 5 16 inch hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will use a 1 1 2 inch socket.
These measurements refer to the diameter of the trailer ball. 12 point box end. For curt balls with 3 4 or 1 inch diameter shanks you would use wrench c20001 the nut on that ball should use the 1 1 2 inch end of the wrench. Check the top of the trailer coupler for the size of the ball diameter required the size is usually stamped there.
Curt 40103 replacement trailer hitch ball nut and washer for 3 4 inch trailer ball shank. 1 7 8 2 2 5 16 and 3. This hitch ball wrench is purpose built for trailer maintenance. Eligible for free shipping.
2 1 4 maximum gross towing weight. Extra long 18 3 8 in. Provides attachment point for a standard ball coupler nut included specs.