2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs
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CURT Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- Standard Ball
- 15000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- CURT
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
Durable steel ball has a 1-1/4" diameter x 2-5/8" long shank. Built-in wrench flats ease installation. Chrome finish resists corrosion. Fine threads provide strong grip. Lock washer and nut included.
Features:
- Hitch ball provides a connection point for your trailer's coupler
- Fine threads provide tight, strong grip
- Heat-treated steel is durable
- Corrosion-resistant chrome finish
- Built-in wrench flats make it easy to hold ball in place while tightening the nut
- Lock washer and nut included
Specs:
- Ball diameter: 2-5/16"
- Shank dimensions: 1-1/4" diameter x 2-5/8" long
- Weight capacity: 15,000 lbs
- Fits ball mount platforms 3/4" to 1" thick
- 1-Year limited warranty
40030 Curt 2-5/16" Diameter Hitch Ball with Medium Shank - 15,000 lbs GTW - Chrome
Item # C40030
Video of 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Review of Curt Hitch Ball - Trailer Hitch Ball - C40030
Today we're going to take a look at the CURT two and five sixteenths diameter long shank chrome hitch ball with a 15,000 pound weight capacity. Now, this hitch ball provide a connection point for your trailer's coupler. Does use find threads to provide a nice tight, strong grip. It's a treated steel which is very durable, has a nice corrosion-resistant chrome finish to it. If you notice these flat edges right here, these are built-in wrench flats that make it very easy to hold the ball in place while you're tightening the nut. Now, the lock washer and the nut is all included for installation.
Again, the ball diameter on this is two and five sixteenths of an inch. The weight capacity, which is stamped on the top of the ball, is 15,000 pounds.Just to give you a few dimension on this, we're going to measure the shank diameter, which is going to be right at one and a quarter inch diameter, and the length of it from the bottom to the end is right at two and five eighths inches long. It is designed to fit ball platforms from three quarter inch to one inch thick. But again, you'll just drop this through the hole in the ball mount, put your washer on, put your nut on, and then just tighten it down and torque it to the factory specs. But that should do it for the review on the CURT two and five sixteenths inch long shank chrome hitch ball with a 15,000 pound weight capacity..
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Customer Reviews
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs - C40030
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (3538 Customer Reviews)
Durable steel ball has a 1-1/4" diameter x 2-5/8" long shank. Built-in wrench flats ease installation. Chrome finish resists corrosion. Fine threads provide strong grip. Lock washer and nut included.by: Stephen07/24/2023
Quality is fine. The experience is the reason for the 3 star rating. This ball does not fit the ball mount you sent, and I didn't figure it out until it was too late to return. As always, helpful, friendly staff, but this order had a couple of things the didn't match up. For example, the ball mount did not come with a pin to hold it into the receiver. As a novice, it would have been helpful to have your staff identify this.
by: David05/01/2016
I put a trailer hitch on my 2012 Chevy Cruze. I don't use it very often. It went on easily as did the wiring harness. I'll use it more this summer. Two thumbs up.
David
2/5/2018
No issues ever. Will contact you when I purchase a Mustang.
by: Roger10/12/2023
I use rtrailer for all my trailer related needs. Good quality and, always, quick shipping.
by: Timothy01/13/2023
Item was well packaged for shipment arrived with no damage.
Timothy
1/15/2024
No issues to date
by: Jerrel07/23/2023
Very good quality. Original shipment box was damaged and this item was missing. etrailer reshipped me a replacement very quickly with no questions. Great customer service.
by: Anthony 02/07/2024
It was the quality I expected. Works gr eat
by: Jeremy 03/22/2024
Great product
by: Jeffrey 03/08/2024
Great products at a really good price.
by: John G.12/05/2016
Got this hitch for my 2014 Ram 2500. It came with an adapter to use standard 2" ball mounts I already had from my old truck. The adapter wobbled and rattled so put some duct tape on it. That stops the rattle but makes it hard to change ball mounts!
I got this correct size ball mount and now no rattles or problems! Looks better too. Great Finish and welds. I got the matching Curt 2-5/16" ball and all is good now!
John G.
12/5/2017
Ball is still going STRONG!
by: John 03/05/2023
Received the advice I needed fro sizing the trailer hitch for my trailer. Plus speedy delivery of my order. Thanks Jacob!
by: BC03/21/2023
Good price for the capacity. Will be fine with my 1 inch thick drawbar. Note that the recommended torque spec is 450 ft-lbs; I purchased a digital torque adapter for the installation.
by: Gary03/14/2023
This product is well made, preforms well and is easy to adjust. The brake pad shows very little ware after 5,000 miles. The paint finish appears to hold up well and is very durable.
by: James 11/03/2023
Would be better if not made in China, but made in America.
by: David 05/04/2023
This hitch ball is bomber.
by: Big G01/09/2020
I own a 31ft Cabin Cruiser boat that weighs around 10,000lbs and the trailer itself weighs over 2000lbs. Every time I would pull the boat out of the water the back of my truck would squat a little and the trailer jack would occasionally scrape the ground. So I purchased this Hitch Ball and mounted it upside down so that the ball is higher than the bumper of the truck and now the trailer is level when cruising down the interstate fully loaded.
This Hitch ball is very heavy and completlely solid! I dont hear any noises coming from the hitch at all.
Etrailer had the best price around and will always contine shopping with them anytime I need any trailer parts
by: Matthew09/14/2022
As it should be. Bought to go on an equilizer weight distribution hitch. Works great and good bang for the buck.
by: Mason12/16/2019
The Reese weight distribution hitch would likely work fine for a trailer somewhere between 20-28 feet. Been towing for years, and find it does distribute the weight nicely onto the truck. However, with a long trailer (I am towing a 36 foot Rockwood with the weight of 3 large slides), you're going to have highway speed sway every time. There is just no two ways about this. Dialing it in precisely, new shocks, new tires, new truck - 3/4 ton to a one ton, is not going to fix it. The passing semi trucks will get you side to side if traveling at 50 mph or more, and it is uncontrollable at times. If you go with this hitch, you will be avoiding highways like the plague, trying to make sure you don't lose your trailer and more. Just spend the extra money and get a Hensley or Pro Pride hitch. They are the only hitches that work for weight distribution AND sway elimination on long trailers. If those are too pricey, seriously think twice about purchasing a long trailer - you will never have the same issues with a fifth wheel.
by: Monte07/19/2021
I upgraded to this ball as I also ordered a 14,000 # convert-a ball with a 1.25 inch hole to pull my new dump trailer. Is a very nice setup with the dampening feature.
Monte E.
7/20/2022
Seems to be working as I expected
by: Rick F.05/23/2020
Bought this hitch to use on a Jayco toy hauler at a dealers recommendation who sold several different types of load distribution/stabilizer products. Worked great so I bought another one for our new North Trail which is same size but 1/2 the weight. Only this time I installed it myself. Support from etrailer was excellent. They know their product. I actually ordered the wrong weight bars, and another part was missing and we had a trip scheduled! They got us the parts ASAP and we were ready to go with time to spare. One point of caution: When installing the ball, it requires 400 lbs of torque. I took this to a truck repair shop and did it for me free in just a minute.
by: Dan F.07/10/2014
It's a ball... But a nice one. Want real reviews? Ask me in three months what I think. Not the day after I got it... Service from eTrailer was aok. Fortunately UPS lets us upgrade shipping from USPS delivery to UPS straight through. The ball appears to have heavy chrome. That will be a plus!
Dan F.
7/20/2015
Great product! I got it because of the high end specs. I have a equipment and a dump trailer. Never have to worry about exceeding the GVW and TW of that ball! Peace of mind is great...Best regards,
by: Mark 07/11/2023
Good solid product exactly as advertised. Goid company to purchase from.
by: Jeremy11/17/2022
UPS delivered the ball but not the hitch
Jenny N.
11/21/2022
Oh no! I will have our Customer Service team reach out to assist in tracking the packages.
by: Jim 07/12/2023
GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT PRICE AND SHIPPING WAS FAST
by: Brent M.04/04/2017
The shipment came in very fast. All 3 hitch balls were perfect fit to trailers. I highly recommend this product.
Brent M.
4/4/2018
I have used this product regularly for a year and it is still outstanding!
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- Hitch Ball Recommendation that is 2-5/16 Diameter with 1-1/4 inch Diameter ShankSounds like you are looking for a 2-5/16 inch diameter hitch ball with a 15k capacity that has a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. For a hitch ball that fits your criteria exactly you would want the part # C40030. If your ball hole is .03 larger than the diameter of the hitch ball you install into it you would be totally fine.
view full answer... - What Size Wrenches are Used to Tighten the Curt Hitch Ball Part # C40030Yes, I went out into our warehouse to measure the nut of the Trailer Hitch Ball # C40030 and found that a 1-7/8 inch wrench would be the correct size. The same size wrench would be used for the top portion of the ball as well.
view full answer... - Wrench Size Needed to Install Nut on Curt Hitch Ball C40030The Draw-Tite 2-5/16-Inch Hitch Ball # C40030 will require a wrench or socket in the 1-7/8-inch size in order to torque the included hex nut that secures the ball to the ball mount.
view full answer... - Replacement 2-5/16" Hitch Ball I am sorry but we do not sell spare parts and pieces for hitch balls. You would need to purchase the entire hitch ball like item # C40030.
view full answer... - Replacement For 1,000 lb Pro Series Weight Distribution With no Replacement Bars AvailableThe Curt spring bars you mentioned won't fit a Pro Series weight distribution hitch as they are not designed to fit that head unit so they won't work. There are no longer Pro Series replacement bars available as they stopped making that version of hitch, so the only option available is a new system. Since you mentioned you had 1,000 lb spring bars you can use a similar Curt system: - Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # C17052 This is the most...
view full answer... - Tongue Weight Capacity of Curt # C17057 Round Bar Weight Distribution SystemThe spring bars used in weight distribution systems will work over a range of tongue weights. The Curt # C17057 round bar weight distribution system has a maximum capacity of 14,000 gross trailer weight/1400 lbs tongue weight. That's the maximum, but the system is effective on trailers with tongue weights ranging from 1000 to 1400 lbs. In order to choose the correct system, you'll need to find the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. You'll also need to include...
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view full answer... - Can You Tow More When Using Weight Distribution Hitch on 2004 Dodge RamYou can increase the weight capacity of a trailer hitch in some cases by adding a weight distribution system like the Curt MV Weight Distribution System part # C17051 (Add 2-5/16" Hitch Ball part # C40030). If so, it will be printed on the label of the hitch as you noticed. That being said, trailer hitches are tested separately from the vehicle so you need to verify the towing capacity of the vehicle and then abide by the lower of the two ratings whether that's the hitch or vehicle.
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view full answer... - Weight Distribution Recommendation for Trailers with Gross Weight of 7,000 PoundsTo choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. If the gross weight of each trailer is 7,000 pounds that would put the tongue weight range at 700 to 1,050 pounds. Based on that I recommend going with the 1,000 pound system # C17052 over an 800 pound system....
view full answer... - Can Curt Weight Distribution System # C17057 Use 2-5/16 inch Hitch BallYes you can use a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball with the Curt weight distribution system part # C17057 that you referenced. For that the part # C40030 would work great. You are over the tongue weight rating of your current system so it would be time to upgrade and the Curt # C17057 would work great.
view full answer... - Recommended Ball Mount To Use A 2-5/16" Hitch BallI have another option for you, but all of our 2-5/16" hitch balls have at least a 1" shank diameter. Instead I recommend replacing your ball mount to accept a hitch ball with a larger shank like the Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # C45310 which uses hitch balls with a 1-1/4" shank. This would allow you to use the Curt 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40030. I included videos to each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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view full answer... - Availability of a Heavy Duty Greaseless Hardball with a 12,000 Pound CapacityWe do have two options for you, but I spoke with my contact at Andersen Manufacturing the maker of the Greaseless HardBall and found that they do not make a 12,000 pound capacity greaseless ball at this time. The Hitch Ball with 2-5/16" Diameter and Medium Shank, 12,000 lbs GTW - Chrome, item # 19286, and the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 15,000 lbs, item # C40030, would both be suitable for your application as long as the 1-1/4 inch shank will work...
view full answer... - Will Powerbuilt 1-7/8-Inch Thin-Wall Socket ALL643216 Fit 1-7/8-Inch Nut on Reese Hitch BallPowerbuilt 1-7/8-Inch Thin-Walled Socket # ALL643216 fits a 3/4-inch drive and is suitable when tight spaces mean not enough clearance for a wrench or standard socket. You can use this with any torque wrench that has a 3/4-inch drive and the torque range you need for the specific item you are installing.
view full answer... - Best Weight Distribution for 2014 Ram 2500 and Trailer with 1,322 Pound Tongue WeightTo choose a weight distribution system you will need to go by the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer, when loaded and ready to tow, and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. An 800 pound system is rated much too low for a tongue weight at 1,322 pounds. You will want a system that is rated for 800 to 1,500 pounds such as # RP66130 that you have referenced. This system also comes...
view full answer... - Do The Different Hitch Ball Sizes Have Different Heights As Well?From the bottom of the flange to the very top of the ball will indeed be 2-3/4". This can vary slightly between manufacturers and ball size though, but the typical 1-7/8" ball ( # 19256) will measure +/- 2-5/8" tall, the typical 2" ball ( # 63845) will measure +/- 2-3/4" tall, and the typical 2-5/16" ball ( # C40030) will measure +/- 3-1/8" tall. With that said, you should not be relying on the height of the ball to figure out how much rise or drop you need. This should be done by measuring...
view full answer... - What is the Country of Origin for Curt Trailer Hitch Ball # C40030The Curt trailer hitch balls are all made in China. Many trailer hitch receivers too are made outside the U.S. but Curt does manufacture their hitches stateside. The 2-5/16-inch hitch ball you referenced, Curt # C40030, has a 15K gross trailer weight capacity. For a comparably-rated 2-5/16-inch chrome-plated ball that is made here in the U.S. you can use B&W part # BWHB94004. This is rated for 30,000-lbs. Its shank is 1-1/4-inches in diameter and 2-1/2-inches long.
view full answer... - Socket Size for Curt 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter ShankThe 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.
view full answer... - What Size Socket Is Required To Install Nut On 2-5/16" Hitch Ball?It sounds like you are looking for the socket required to install the nut on a 2-5/16" hitch ball like the Curt # C40030 you were looking at. You will need a 1-7/8" socket like the 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel # ALL643216. You will also need a torque wrench that has a high enough rating for the torque your specific hitch ball required. I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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Jenny N.
7/27/2023
I am sorry that the incorrect ball was recommended. I see from your order that you bought ball mount part # C45030 which has a one inch diameter hole. A 2 and five sixteenth ball that would work with that ball mount would be part # C40005.