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Durable steel ball has a 1" diameter x 3" long shank. Built-in wrench flats ease installation. Chrome finish resists corrosion. Fine threads provide strong grip. Lock washer and nut included.
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Today we're going to be taking a look at Curt's two-inch hitch ball with the shank measuring three inches long and one inch in diameter. Most ball mounts don't come with a hitch ball and this is because the manufacturer doesn't know what size coupler your trailer has, so you can purchase the appropriate size ball for your trailer. This Curt ball is going to be perfect for your two-inch hitch and will work with any ball mount that has a one inch diameter hole.The extra-long shank on our ball will allow it to work with ball mount platforms up to two inches thick. The ball itself has a 6,000 pound gross towing capacity and that's how much it can pull. Now in selecting a ball you want to make sure that all of your numbers coincide. Your entire tow setup is only going to be as good as its lowest rated component.
So that includes your hitch, your ball mount and your ball.Now we'll show you how to install your ball into your ball mount. So we'll take the lock washer, slide it on the other side, followed by the nut. Now you want to place the ball into a vise and then you can tighten down your nut the rest of the way. Now this does have a pretty high torque. If you've got a decent torque wrench you should be capable of torquing it.
And just tighten it down. You can find your torque specifications on the instructions that come with your ball.Now it is very important that this ball is torqued down properly. If you are unable to torque it to the specifications that it calls for, you can take it to your local shop or hitch dealer and they can typically tighten it down for you. Customers on our website compare this to Brophy's two-inch hitch ball and in most ways these two balls are pretty close to being identical to one another but our Curt is going to have a higher weight capacity of 6,000 pounds versus the Brophy's 5,000.The Brophy does have a zinc plated finish instead of a chrome plated finish found on our Curt but they look about the same and they'll both be resistant against rust. And that completes our look at Curt's two-inch hitch ball with a shank that measures three inches long and one inch in diameter..
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (3638 Customer Reviews)
Durable steel ball has a 1" diameter x 3" long shank. Built-in wrench flats ease installation. Chrome finish resists corrosion. Fine threads provide strong grip. Lock washer and nut included.
I bought this 2" hitch ball because I needed a little bit longer shank for my Toyota Tacoma. The etrailer service was very prompt and shipped in a bomb-proof box.
After ordering it arrived within just a few days,nicely packaged. Threads were clean,entire piece has a very nice chrome finish.I selected this part because of the longer shank length and was pleased with the 6,000 Lb. rating.
Ordered a 2 inch ball with 3 inch shank, a class 3 draw bar ball mount with 11 inch depth and a sway bar adapter plate for my existing sway bar. Fits like a glove. Excellent service and the price was fair. Had everything in my hands in less than 2 days. With the longer draw bar I am able to open the tail gate flat and not have it hit the screw jack on the front of the trailer frame. etrailer is the place to go for trailer parts!
Extra nice hitch ball showed up very quickly. It’s a size not available locally except by special order. I saved money and time by ordering from etrailer.com and got a fine product too.
The items were exactly what they were supposed to be, excellent.
good product but because of the sleeve throught the bumper a flat washer makes it a much better installation as show in photos.
What can you say its a hitch ball,just wish it was a little bit taller between the ball and the hex part that sits on top of bumper,the plastic on a Dodge 1500 is thick and the trailer tongue rides on the plastic,But it works !!
Brad
12/17/2022
So far so good !!
Since I have a sway control bar, I needed a to add a control bracket. This necessitated a longer thread on the ball. This product is just what I needed. It fits perfectly and is easy to install.
Ken L.
5/26/2016
Still working well. No problems.
as already stated good product, helpful customer service
I could not find anywhere In Juneau a trailer hitch ball with a long shank to fit my bumper. I finally went online and after visiting a half dozen sites found what I needed on etrailer. The ordering was simple, my preferred delivery option using USPS not a problem (UPS and FedEx are prohibitively expensive where I live in Alaska), and the item arrived in a timely manner, well packaged and ready to install. Just what I needed.
Great product. Fast delivery. I going to use it to pull a small utility trailer.
Mel R.
9/7/2017
Great so far.
I have a 2010 Dodge Ram HEMI 5.7L that had the capability to tow but came with no package. I needed to pull my car so I checked around all the local stores only to find the tow balls had only 2" shanks and my truck needed the 3" variety. After exhausting the local area, I looked online and found etrailer.com had exactly what I needed. Requested 2 day shipping and got it right on time. I was able to pull my car from NC to FL the next day after receiving and installing. This was a great experience!
Wow, I bought a 2007 Ram 1500 PU and could not find the right size 2" ball with a 3" shank anywhere locally in Miami. I was so happy to find e trailer on line and the exact item I needed. Super fast order and delivery and I received exactly what was described and ordered. I will order from e trailer again and tell anybody looking for the right parts to check them out. A++++++ all the way. Thanks again
Had to call this one in to make sure it was right for what I needed (my unique application, not because the description was inadequate). As reliable as ever, knowledgeable and easy to order and get delivered. For trailer related items, these folks are the best. Prices are always among the lowest and they are so good to work with. As many times as I have ordered parts from them, not once has there been any problem. Even when I ordered the wrong part, it was simple to get it returned and replaced.
I purchased the ball with the longer shank so I could mount a plate for a sway bar ball. The longer shank allowed me to do that and it worked perfectly. The ball is rugged and well made.
Good quality product at a good price. Fast delivery in a well-packaged box. Perfect fit as a bumper hitch on a 2014 Toyota Tacoma, where you need that extra long shank due to the bumper thickness at the mounting point. Thank you!
Very fast delivery, got it today it’s on the bumper ( Ball for trailer hitch) ,right size fits perfectly.
LOOKS LIKE IT WAS JUST WHAT I NEEDED.
Excellent and very Courteous Customer Service. Got the right Hitch Ball the first time ordered and saved $5.00 by buying it here instead of at my Local Walmart store. You can't do much netter as I see it.
This item worked perfectly with my new hitch setup for my Reese Sway Bar
The hitch ball that I purchased with a 3" diameter satisfied my need in that I couldn't find here in my local stores. I received in great condition. have installed on my pickup and ready to go. Thanks for a good job well done.
Needed the extra length to accommodate a plate that holds the anti-sway ball. Exactly what I needed but always be sure you specify the correct spindle diameter. In my case it was 1 inch.
shopping on etrailer is much better then going to the store. I wasted my time going to the store to find out they didn't have what I wanted. I go on etrailer and they have everything I need for less money. I won't shop anywhere else! Nick N.
Product was on time and in great shape, I will be sure to use etrailer.com again.
Fits 2009-14 RAM 1500 bumpers. Tough to find the long length w/1" shank diameter at most sites. eTrailer came through again and was able to add to my order for free shipment.
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12/21/2021
We do offer a 6000 pound rated 2 inch ball that has a 2 inch rise. It is part # C40034.
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