does the ball have a 1" shank (6,000 lb. rating) or a 3/4" shank (I think 3,000 lb. rating)?
326509
It is a ONE INCH shank. In the threaded section (bottom side) it measures just under 1" ... so I'm assuming it's 1" stock before being threaded. I would imagine you'd only find the 3/4" shanks on the smaller hitches.
350304
I just measured mine to make sure and it is 1 3/8", I think it may have shrunk or stretched a bit over the almost two years I've used it as I seem to remember it being 1 1/2" when it was new. This is not to say that they're all the same. Mine carries quite a load but has held up well.
286774
The shank has a 6" rise and a 2" drop. Just make sure you are getting the correct size in weight as well for what you will be towing, use the tongue weight as well to factor your purchase. Thank you.
572044
No... 9 3/4" drop. kind of misleading. go to curt manu. site, specialized towing, weight distr, then weight dist. replacement parts, then shanks. gives all specs
532183
It doesn't say that it is, but it is exactly the size and weight as a four square ball I have.
1431515
It comes with a 1/8" and 3/32" collet. The collet size coincides with the shank size of the bit/bur that is being used.
932514
3/16 is the size of the beer line that runs through the center of the shank. A 1" drill bit is the correct size for the shank to pass through
1745970
That's funny, it's not accurate, the ball is round and therefore has one dimensional measurement. It's like a 2&1/4" diameter ball. Fits in the hand nicely.
512102
The ball size does not matter. It is the shank size that is important. I believe the hole size in this receiver is 1", therefore you will what to get a ball with this size shank.
1553986
1-7/8 in. ball is 2000lbs, 2 in.ball is 6000lbs, and 2-5/16 in. ball is 10000lbs
686103
No I don't recall but the ball arrives defalted so it could be much weight at all.
2211327
1/4" (6.35mm) straight shank, but it will take up to a 17/64" (6.75mm) straight shank with some loss of holding power. Good build quality.
2104744
The diameter is 2-1/4 inch. However, this wheel does not enough beef to hold up my 550 lbs and the wheel says 1000lb HUH! After a few days, the shaft was not circular and I tossed.
811803
I would check the smittybuilt website for the correct info I think class 3 is correct ;however I tow a 6x12 trailer total weight about 3100lbs and it's cool
1242212
The one I purchased (the 3" & 4" size) has two square pieces that rotate on each other, the center of each piece is a depressed circle of the square metal pieces that contain the ball bearings that allow the pieces to rotate. The square pieces are identical and are either the top or bottom.
2192419
I did not measure the ball. It was perfect for a 3-4 year old. It is too small for 6-8 yrs old.
1876334
It is slightly smaller than a size one soccer ball - maybe 3-4 inches in diameter