Which one is better between the 2?

[thehippie]

Just want opinion which one is better to buy, durabilty wise and etc.


https://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufacturing-40009-Chrome-Trailer/dp/B07CZQ5C6G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=chr...


https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Fab-Products-35-946300-Class-Chrome/dp/B009XOTLUE/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=c...


thanks

[Dirtclods]

Harbor freight


https://www.harborfreight.com/2-5-16-inch-steel-hitch-ball-with-1-inch-shank-96137.html

[AKF15E]

GDS-3950BH wrote:
Get it right away. Lippert announced late in November they were buying Curt. LCI would already have a team involved before the ink is dry on the deal to figure out how to cheapen everything, and how much they can raise prices.

What a shame. My Curt hitch is excellent and their customer service was outstanding when I had some issues with the install. Guess that will change, as you point out.

[GDS-3950BH]

Grit dog wrote:

drsteve wrote:
The Curt is a 2 5/16 inch ball. The Ultrafab is 2 1/8.

Never heard of 2-1/8. No wonder it’s cheaper. Doesn’t fit anything...

Typical Amazon typo....Says 2-5/16 in description but 2.125 under features.

[Grit_dog]

drsteve wrote:
The Curt is a 2 5/16 inch ball. The Ultrafab is 2 1/8.

Never heard of 2-1/8. No wonder it’s cheaper. Doesn’t fit anything...

[Old-Biscuit]

OPs post from 12/11 about rusty CURT ball'

Rust ball


Has a CURT and looking at getting another CURT??

[wanderingbob]

drsteve is correct , what SIZE do ya want ?

[MitchF150]

I pay more for a half case of beer than I did for my Curt ball from Amazon.. I just figured I'd pony up the extra $$ and go from there.. Sure, it's all Chinese-izm anyway, but the other option for under $10 just didn't sit well with me towing my new rig..

Good luck!

Mitch

[drsteve]

The Curt is a 2 5/16 inch ball. The Ultrafab is 2 1/8.

[TUCQUALA]

Personally, no chrome on a high tongue weight trailer!! Any roughness in the coupler, and the chrome will score and flake and continue to scar the coupler. Get a raw steel finish ball, Curt makes them and they can be bought in even higher pound ratings!!.

[Lwiddis]

Good point, All I could.

[aguablanco]

I will never buy off brand towing equipment. Hitches, balls, trunion bars etc. for my use have to be made by companies whose main business is towing. I will not trust our lives, and others, to less than top of the line gear. Especially one with a 2.5 star rating. BTW, the chrome will wear off pretty soon and keeping a light film of grease on the ball will prevent rust.
RichH

[All_I_could_aff]

I’ve yet to ever see a broken ball. Couplers, sure. Rusted thru hitch’s too.

[Powertour]

How many trailer balls have you had or know of anyone else that have had problems with quality control on them?

IMO there’s no sense in paying double but it’s your $.

[GDS-3950BH]

Get it right away. Lippert announced late in November they were buying Curt. LCI would already have a team involved before the ink is dry on the deal to figure out how to cheapen everything, and how much they can raise prices.