Equalizer hitch ball install

[ryand]

Question- anyone avoid the 50.00 equalizer brand socket to install the ball on a equalizer hitch head? I have one for axle nuts, but it's too tall. Debated on disassembling the head but thought I would ask here first. There is a Sears socket that seems like it might work....


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[pkthomas]

Uhaul did mine for $10

[Platokidd]

I got mine at Tractor supply for about $10

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...t-103895399--1

[lbrjet]

Originally Posted by Platokidd

I got mine at Tractor supply for about $10

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...t-103895399--1

Got mine at Tractor Supply also. Take out the socket bolts, slide the sockets over and any 1 7/8 socket will work. I also purchased a 40 inch breaker bar to get the necessary torque.


2010 F250 5.4L 3.73
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K

[keith_h]

Originally Posted by Platokidd

I got mine at Tractor supply for about $10

JobSmart® 3/4 in. Drive 1-7/8 in. Socket - Tractor Supply Co.

Originally Posted by lbrjet

Got mine at Tractor Supply also. Take out the socket bolts, slide the sockets over and any 1 7/8 socket will work. I also purchased a 40 inch breaker bar to get the necessary torque.


2010 F250 5.4L 3.73
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K

Tractor Supply for me too.

[thebrakeman]

You will probably never find a use for a socket that size again, and buying the thing means it will take up space in your toolbox for no good reason. Let a hitch shop do it. Bring in donuts and they might do it for free!

[campingwilliamsons]

^X2! I did what brakeman recommends and it was perfect (though in Texas it is Kolache).