CURT 40037 Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball, 7,500 lbs, 2-Inch Diameter, 1 x 2-1/8-Inch Shank
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On the trailer tongue, you'll find the ball size you require.
To tighten the tow bar, I did not use a socket wrench. Make use of a monkey wrench that can be adjusted.
It's the part of the ball that's threaded. 3/4
You'll need to buy a ball with a 1" shank, a sleeve (which I don't like), or a smaller hole in the mount. You should be able to use that ball because the product you've inquired about has a 1" shank.
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Without a doubt, this is a high-quality (and well-made) item. The Thule Velospace XT 2 bike rack, on the other hand, will not fit because the hitch ball's neck is too short; the bike rack has 'claws' that lock onto a hitch ball, and the claws must close with enough space around the hitch ball's neck for the claws to close. It will, however, fit other Thule bike racks with different closing mechanisms than the Velospace XT. I was unable to use the Curt due to technical difficulties.
The hardware was free of burrs and nicely plated, which I appreciated. It torqued steadily and smoothly. This is an excellent item.
m. , it was constructed? I sprayed it with WD-40 because the nut seemed to have a different thread than the post. I put it in my vise and removed the nut with a 24" crescent wrench (a 36" would have been better given how difficult it was), it went back on nearly as hard, and I won't have to worry about it coming loose again. If you don't have large wrenches and a large vise, this isn't the kit for you.
This ball performed admirably; I towed a heavy load (at least for my vehicle) for over 2,000 miles in scorching summer heat with no issues. br>br>However, after less than 10 miles of towing an empty trailer, the chrome plating on it wore off. When I unhooked the trailer to inspect the ball, I discovered that nearly all of the chrome had been removed from the front and top surfaces (load bearing surfaces), leaving only a copper-colored alloy visible. I'm not sure why the chrome is so bad, but that's the only criticism I have. I needed a strong, durable ball with a thick shank and a high weight rating. br>br>All you have to do is follow the instructions and torque any balls. It took 250 ft/lbs for this one.
I have an older hitch ball on a different hitch assembly that I used to tow the same trailer. It's a little older and doesn't have the same shabby appearance as the new Curt ball. The next time, I'd go with a different brand.
2 inch balls are available in a variety of weights, some of which are extremely light. It's best to go with a brand name and hope that it's rated for what it claims to be.
Anyone looking for a low-cost, high-quality ball hitch should consider this.
My truck's threads were an inch too short to use the washer. I haven't yet put it through its paces to see how durable it is. 6 months later, there was some rust, but it was due to the salty air in my area.
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