Reese Towpower 74342 Hitch Ball Wrench, Chrome, 1-1/8 In. & 1-1/2 In.

The wrench is great and will undoubtedly provide years of trouble free service. However if I didn't know anybetter I would say that the sticker that came on this wrench was put on using Gorilla glue! It took alot of scraping and a half a can of break cleaner to finally remove it. First world problems, I know but still a huge PITA.

It is used for a strap winch but can obviously be used for anything, good enough for regular use

I looked at a couple brands of trailer ball wrenches, and this was the longest one available. And the more leverage the better for breaking loose balls that where impacted on or rusted. As well as tightening it as tight as you can by hand. These nuts are huge and you want the biggest wrench you can get.I see alot of reviews with negative stars because it was a different size than thier balls. But that not the fault of this wrench, it's just two of the few common sizes. The two did fit the 5 ball hitches that I have luckily, but I checked BEFORE I ordered it. Sometimes the customer needs to do a little due-diligence on thier own instead of complaining on the internet for thier lack of research of thier own needs and equipment.Quick tip most people know. But turn your hitch 90 degrees in the receiver so you are pushing down to tighten or loosen the ball and then you can just step on the wrench instead of hurting your back tugging on it.Pros, Dirt Cheap, and Long.Cons, doesn't fit every single ball on the planet, in every size, made by every manufacture.

Overall, the size is good and it's made well. The sticker is a pain to get off completely. Served for my purposes perfectly.

I’ve only had to use this wrench a couple times. Yesterday a couple who were buying a trailer borrowed it. They were stunned to see it fit perfectly and it allowed them to remove an ancient rusted ball. Mission accomplished.

Saw a video on YouTube about using a hitch ball wrench with these sizes to replace the ball joints on my '96 F-150 and it worked very well. Had to use quite a bit of force on the 1 ⅛ side and it didn't flex at all. And I have it around if I ever need to change hitch balls too. Win-win.

I used to have a fairly "standard height" tow vehicle. So, the typical 2" drop hitch mount worked just fine. I carried two of those in a bag - one loaded with each of the typical ball sizes. The bag is a bit heavy, but the system worked pretty well. A while back, I traded to a vehicle with a taller hitch receiver. Now, most trailers need a 5" drop to tow level (and not scrape my driveway when backing in). I could have purchased a multiple ball/variable height arrangement for about $150/$200. But, that was even heavier, and actually less stable while towing. I liked having the drop pre-set, but could no longer carry one for each size ball. This solution was pretty simple...a $10 wrench. You can't get enough torque to change a hitch ball with a standard wrench (well most of us can't). Now I can carry one hitch mount, the two balls, and a wrench. The bag is lighter, and I get a more stable tow.

Couple weeks ago, I tore my house apart, looking for my really large “lost” Adjustable Wrench, without finding it. Weeks later, it was exactly where I’d left it, in my Tow Bar Bag. I decided to get this wrench. It has plenty of heft, is just the right length, and is Box x Box, so I won’t tear my hands up. It has a tiny bit of play on the nut, but nothing out of the ordinary for this size of wrench.

Nice to have both sizes in one wrench. Good amount of leverage to get those big nuts loose! Good buy.

Works great. But was a size too small for what ended up being a bigger nut on my 2" x 1-1/4 in shank for the trailer ball. But was needed to loosen the bolts on the shan't and hitch head

The blue sticker around the shank leaves a sticky residue that I cannot get off... other than that it's great for swapping hitch balls

Tel qu’attendu!!

Good wrench. Finish is not the best but perfect for super occasional use.Perfect long length to provide good torque for the big nut.