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product_id: 17561098
title: "CURT 42225 1-7/8, 2 and 2-5/16-Inch Chrome Steel Switch Ball Set, Up to 8,000 lbs. GTW"
brand: "curt"
price: "$136.20"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Curt"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/17561098-curt-42225-1-7-8-2-and-2-5-16
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region: United States of America
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# Tool-free quick switch design 3 ball sizes: 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16" Up to 8,000 lbs GTW capacity CURT 42225 1-7/8, 2 and 2-5/16-Inch Chrome Steel Switch Ball Set, Up to 8,000 lbs. GTW

**Brand:** curt
**Price:** $136.20
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔄 Switch it. Lock it. Tow it. Effortless towing, redefined.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CURT 42225 1-7/8, 2 and 2-5/16-Inch Chrome Steel Switch Ball Set, Up to 8,000 lbs. GTW by curt
- **How much does it cost?** $136.20 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/17561098-curt-42225-1-7-8-2-and-2-5-16)

## Best For

- curt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted curt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Heavy-Duty Strength:** Engineered to handle up to 8,000 lbs GTW, ensuring reliable towing for your toughest hauls.
- • **Premium Chrome Steel Finish:** Durable nickel-chrome plating resists corrosion and keeps your hitch looking sharp mile after mile.
- • **Versatile Triple Ball Sizes:** Seamlessly tow trailers with 3 interchangeable ball diameters to fit any coupler.
- • **Patented Secure J-Groove Lock:** Exclusive groove design guarantees a rock-solid connection that won’t bind or slip under pressure.
- • **Effortless Tool-Free Switching:** Switch trailer balls in seconds—no tools, pins, or coins needed, saving you time and hassle.

## Overview

The CURT 42225 Switch Ball Set offers three interchangeable trailer ball sizes (1-7/8", 2", and 2-5/16") with towing capacities up to 8,000 lbs GTW. Featuring a patented J-groove design, this chrome steel hitch ball set allows quick, tool-free ball changes while ensuring a secure, friction-free connection. Independently tested to SAE J684 standards, it combines heavy-duty strength with corrosion-resistant nickel-chrome plating for long-lasting performance and convenience.

## Description

CURT Switch Ball trailer balls are a breakthrough in trailer ball technology. As a result of CURT innovation and engineering genius, Switch Balls offer the ultimate in convenience and reliability for a variety of light-duty and medium-duty towing applications. Essentially, a CURT Switch Ball is a trailer ball shank with a removable head. With its exclusive J-groove design, the Switch Ball trailer ball allows different heads or ball sizes to be places on the shank for accommodating different coupler sizes. This means there is no need to switch between ball mounts or even to own a second ball mount to fit an additional trailer. When you need to make the switch, simply twist the Switch Ball head, lift it off and twist on another. The J-groove ensures a solid hold on your trailer, while still allowing for easy removal of the trailer ball without tools or pins. This CURT Switch Ball trailer ball set comes with two ball attachments. Ball 1 features a ball diameter of 1-7/8" and ball capacity of 3,500 lbs. Ball 2 has a 2" ball diameter and a ball capacity of 6,000 lbs. Ball 3 has a 2-5/16" diameter and a ball capacity of 8,000 lbs. The shank measures 2-1/4" long and 1" in diameter. We construct these interchangeable hitch balls from premium-grade steel for strength and give them a bright nickel-chrome finish for a long life. To ensure your safety and provide you with a tow ball you can depend on, CURT Switch Balls are independently tested in accordance with SAE J684.

Review: Worth every penny! - This thing is amazing! Just a quick twist and you can change the ball size.
Review: Simple and effective - Update: So nearly two years later, this system still works great for me. Used it to haul a 18' trailer over 300 miles to move house, for hauling building supplies about a half dozen times or so, and to haul firewood about 2000lb at a time last winter. I had to take a little sand paper to the grooves because I let it sit out over the winter unprotected and the ball didn't want go back on, but it only took a minute to fix, and it was really my fault for not taking better care of it. All the balls swap on and off without a hassle. Just keep it greasy or oily and you won't have a problem. Original review: Background: I bought this for my 2000 Durango (aka Dr. Derango / The Dr.) because the previous owner(s) let the hitch rust-weld itself into the receiver. I'm sure I'll find a way to rip it out some day, but in the meantime I just wanted a quick change system to pull things without a lot of hassle. The good: No moving parts: The Reese system uses too many little parts that move (springs, ball bearings, etc) that are just asking to gum up. The Reese I bought before this was defective out of the package, and the locking bearings fell right out. Good design: It should be virtually impossible for the ball to pop off thanks to the clever groove pattern. The ball itself would have to break before it came off the post. The bad: Tight fit: Well, this isn't inherently a "bad" thing, really. There is little or no slop between the ball and the post. Good for stability, yes, but I could see it binding a little in a cold environment. Keep your spray lube handy and you should be good. The ugly: Nothing ugly: This set looks and works sharp. Other thoughts: Remember to take the ball off when not towing. It may be impossible for the ball to come off with a trailer locked on, but nothing stops it from hopping off down a bumpy road, or into a thief's pocket in a parking lot.

## Features

- Fits 1-7/8" (3,500 lbs. GTW), 2" (6,000 lbs. GTW) or 2-5/16" (8,000 lbs. GTW) couplers (independently tested in accordance with SAE J684 for safety and proven safe)
- 1-1/8" neck diameter, 1" shank diameter, 3/4" rise and 2-1/4" shank length
- Shank bears the weight, freeing the coupler from friction and binding, and exclusive 'J' groove design ensures a secure system (U.S. patent# 5,169,168; Canadian patent# 1,325,445)
- No tools, coins or pins required for trailer ball installation (zinc-plated hex nut and helical lock washer for mounting the shank)
- Constructed from high-strength steel and protected by a premium grade, nickel chrome-plated finish

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0007LZXE0 |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Best Sellers Rank | #74,251 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #33 in Towing Hitch Balls |
| Brand | CURT |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (562) |
| Date First Available | February 13, 2005 |
| Exterior | Chrome |
| Finish Type | Chrome |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00612314820252 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Item model number | 42225 |
| Manufacturer | Curt Manufacturing |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 42225 |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Maximum Towing Capacity | 8000 Pounds |
| Model | Switch Balls |
| OEM Part Number | 42225 |
| Product Dimensions | 8 x 5 x 2 inches |
| Pull Force | 8000 Pounds |
| UPC | 612314820252 |
| Vehicle Service Type | Trailer |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** CURT
- **Finish Type:** Chrome
- **Item Weight:** 4.5 Pounds
- **Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Trailer

## Images

![CURT 42225 1-7/8, 2 and 2-5/16-Inch Chrome Steel Switch Ball Set, Up to 8,000 lbs. GTW - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+2pXA9JbL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth every penny!
*by L***” on November 29, 2025*

This thing is amazing! Just a quick twist and you can change the ball size.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and effective
*by N***G on July 1, 2013*

Update: So nearly two years later, this system still works great for me. Used it to haul a 18' trailer over 300 miles to move house, for hauling building supplies about a half dozen times or so, and to haul firewood about 2000lb at a time last winter. I had to take a little sand paper to the grooves because I let it sit out over the winter unprotected and the ball didn't want go back on, but it only took a minute to fix, and it was really my fault for not taking better care of it. All the balls swap on and off without a hassle. Just keep it greasy or oily and you won't have a problem. Original review: Background: I bought this for my 2000 Durango (aka Dr. Derango / The Dr.) because the previous owner(s) let the hitch rust-weld itself into the receiver. I'm sure I'll find a way to rip it out some day, but in the meantime I just wanted a quick change system to pull things without a lot of hassle. The good: No moving parts: The Reese system uses too many little parts that move (springs, ball bearings, etc) that are just asking to gum up. The Reese I bought before this was defective out of the package, and the locking bearings fell right out. Good design: It should be virtually impossible for the ball to pop off thanks to the clever groove pattern. The ball itself would have to break before it came off the post. The bad: Tight fit: Well, this isn't inherently a "bad" thing, really. There is little or no slop between the ball and the post. Good for stability, yes, but I could see it binding a little in a cold environment. Keep your spray lube handy and you should be good. The ugly: Nothing ugly: This set looks and works sharp. Other thoughts: Remember to take the ball off when not towing. It may be impossible for the ball to come off with a trailer locked on, but nothing stops it from hopping off down a bumpy road, or into a thief's pocket in a parking lot.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Possible issue.
*by D***K on July 8, 2025*

If the ball is not under the weight of a trailer, it falls out of the groove. If I am not mistaken, this could lead to the ball coming off at an in opportune time.

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