Tow ball nut socket size? - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum

Haytundra · #1 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 03:45 PM

When I recently purchased our new TT the dealer installed a 2" ball on the WDH that I am less than happy with. The ball threads dont extend past the nut as I thought they should.

Does anybody know what size socket the nut takes on a standard 2" ball as I would like to replace it with one that has a longer threaded section.

Our current ball is 2" rated at 6000lb our trailer is a ultra light GVW of 5000lbs if that helps as I know alot of trailers use a 2 5/16 ball not 2"

We have had the trailer out several times already I guess I am just looking for additional piece of mind and this is just another thing that the RV dealership skipped or missed during our purchase.

scottnmos · #2 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 04:40 PM

Just get a big crescent wrench......thats what I did....

1stYoda · #3 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 04:49 PM

I believe you'll need a 1-1/2" wrench or socket. I believe the smaller balls take a 1-1/8" wrench.

MTeator · #4 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 04:51 PM

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blove · #5 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 05:12 PM

I have a 38mm impact socket for that application

Haytundra · #6 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 08:50 PM

thanks appreciate the info

07DCwhiteSR5 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 08:57 PM

i used a pipe wrench when i did mine cause i wasnt at home..needed the ball put on the mount right then and there and thats what i had...why the heck did i have a pipe wrench? i dunno...dont even know who it belongs to but it was in my old truck hahahah