Socket Size for Curt 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter Shank  

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

There are only three standard trailer hitch ball sizes used here in the USA; 1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16". The 1-7/8" is common for trailers up to 2,000 lbs, the 2" is common for trailers up to 5,000 lbs, and the 2-5/16" is…

The Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2-5/16" Ball part #C45041 is not made in the USA but we do have options that are like the B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount part #BWBMHD30010. This is not a complete kit though so you'd also need to add the…

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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 -…

You will need to use a cheater bar on the end of the wrench to get enough leverage to loosen the nut on the ball on ball mount #C45036. Chances are the crescent wrench has a wide and flat handle so you will likely need to go to a hardware store to…

Tightening a ball to a ball mount does require a substantial amount of foot pounds of torque. The lock washer puts further tension on it. What you can do is put the ball mount in the shank side ways and use a special wrench for the large nut to get…

You will need a 1-1/2" wrench like part #C20001 in order to install the nut on the 2" Hitch Ball part #63845. A 1-7/8" wrench would be much too large.

I am not entirely sure I understand your question. In regards to a breakaway system, the switch needs to have a separate battery for power according to most state regulations. You will need to check with your state's DOT but it is safe to assume…

We do offer a 1-7/8-inch socket #ALL643216 that fits a 3/4-inch drive socket wrench. Since hitch balls need to be torqued to a specific rating I suggest you use a calibrated 3/4-inch torque wrench to re-install the hitch ball. Proper torque is…

We carry two sockets that are typically used to install a trailer ball on to a hitch. The 3/4 inch drive 12 point socket, #ALL643216 is for an 1-7/8 inch nut will fit the 2 and 2-5/16 trailer ball nut.

While we do not have a wrench with a 1-7/8" end, we do have the 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket #ALL643216. This would work, although it does require a 3/4" drive socket wrench which you would need to source at a local hardware store.