I replaced the ball on my Equal-I-Zer. I gave the old one (10,000# rated) to my daughter for her Equal-I-Zer for her 6000# TT. I am looking at a larger TT in the 10,000# range so I went to a 30,000# ball from Southwest Wheel. Attached to it is a little tag giving the torque spec for various sizes of ball shank.
They are as follows:
3/4" shank --- 129 #ft
1" shank ----- 210 #ft
1 1/4" shank - 415 #ft !!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]
1 3/8" shank - 559 #ft !!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]
The Equal-I-Zer uses a 1 1/4" shank.
I just turn the ball mount sideways and use a big pipe on the old breaker bar, it has worked for over 20 years. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
CaptRon,
I am not sure, I use a 4' length of pipe on the bar and by turning the ball mount sideways I can pull down on it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] I must be getting close since I weigh about 230# [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] and I put my weight on it. I really am not worried about stripping the 1 1/4" shank or nut. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img] LOL
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CaptRon,
I am not sure, I use a 4' length of pipe on the bar and by turning the ball mount sideways I can pull down on it. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] I must be getting close since I weigh about 230# [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] and I put my weight on it. I really am not worried about stripping the 1 1/4" shank or nut. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img] LOL
Housted
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A 4' pipe is quite a multiplier for 230#, did the threads smoke?
Capt Ron
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May 2003 F-350, CC, DRW, 6.0L, 6sp man, LB, Al Wheels, Moon Roof, 52gal tranfer tank. Hitches: Draw-Tite 16K 4X and B&W GN, 8040lbs GVW. Towing 35' Newmar Kountry Star 5th Wheel Camper, 14,000lbs GVW, or Wells Cargo 24' Car Hauler, 12,000lbs GVW.
Ag__Teacher,
It may be a goose neck ball. It has the specs I needed for the Equal-I-Zer hitch. That is a 2 5/16 ball with a 1 1/4" shank that is 2 1/4" long. What could it hurt to have so much extra capacity. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
I'm to lazy for all that work. I throw mine in the back of my truck and stop at my local truck tire shop. They have a 1 inch impact that works great for this.
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2000 F250 Lariat CC SB 4x4 PSD Auto
Same type of ball that I run. I bought an 1-7/8" 6 point socket to tighten the nut. I did not want anything to slip with that much torque. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
John [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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2000 Excursion Limited PSD 4X4 Dark Satin Green/Medium Parchmant Born 7/00 In-Service 10/00 All Factory Options except Transfer Skid Plate
My 2 5/16 with a 1" shank was only a 6k one but I used the appropriate socket and a 3/4 drive ratchet about 2 1/2 ft. long. I put ball in the ball mount and inserted it in my hitch. Put my foot on the bumper and pulled with all my might. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] I did not strip it but I am sure it was more than the proper amount of 210 ft. lbs.
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'93 Ford F250 SuperCab LWB 4x2 XL 351/5.8L, ZF 5 spd., Sterling 10.25 3.55 Ratio LT265/75R16(E) Michelin LTX M/S on 16x8 Ultra Alum. Wheels, Wild Strawberry w/ Grey interior.
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