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Round - 2-1/2 In DropItem # C17100
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This shank offers both rise and drop positions. It measures 8" from the hitch pin hole to the bolt holes. 7 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your weight distribution system. Powder coated steel resists corrosion.
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Today we're going to take a look at the Curt 8-inch adjustable weight distribution shank. Now, this shank is designed to slide into your hitch receiver, and it does provide the attachment point for your weight distribution system's head assembly. This one here is designed for use with the Curt weight distribution systems.You have the seven holes here, so it'll give you seven adjustment points for attaching the head assembly to. The holes are spaced at 1.25 inches apart center to center, so it'll let you level your trailer with your tow vehicle. Those offer drop or rise positions to fit your application. It is a nice black powder coat steel, helps resist rust and corrosion, and if you notice, it is a solid shank, has the gussets for strength, and it's got some weight to it because it is solid.Application again, this is for 2 inch x 2 inch trailer hitch receivers.
Weight capacity is 15,000 lbs. Tongue weight capacity is 1500 lbs. Do want to give you a few measurements on this. The overall total height of this going to be right at 9.5 inches tall, and we had mentioned the holes. They are spaced, center to center, 1.25 inches apart.
Maximum drop, if it's used in the round bar system in this position is going to be 2.5 inches. If it's used with a trunnion bar system, it's 0.5 inch. Maximum rise, in other words if you flip it over, for a round bar system is 6 inches. For a trunnion bar, be 6.5 inches. A few measurements on the shank itself.
If we measure from the center of the hitch pin hole here to the center of the adjustment holes, you're going to be right at 8 inches. If you measure from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest edge of the vertical adjustment shank, it's going to be right at 7 inches. If you measure it from the center of the hitch pin hole from the furthest edge of this vertical adjustment shank, it's 9 inches.That should do it for the review on the Curt 8-inch adjustable weight distribution shank.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (14 Customer Reviews)
This shank offers both rise and drop positions. It measures 8" from the hitch pin hole to the bolt holes. 7 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your weight distribution system. Powder coated steel resists corrosion.I needed a different rise Shank for my new RV than the one I had and the Curt 8" fell perfectly into the range I needed. The shank is solid steel and heavy and the holes look to be precision machined. Welds look hand done as there is a little sloppiness with some of them but nothing structurally detracting. You can use this shank in the up or down position so the description that only gives a small amount of drop or rise is a bit misleading. Just know that the max dimension will work for the up or down position. Powder coating looks good but I do't expect it to last as most of the paint on these things get scratched up in use. 489095
The product appears to be exactly what I needed. It arrived yesterday and I will switch out from my old hitch shank tomorrow. My old part was used on a taller truck that I traded off and just made the hitch ball too low. This product is definitely heavy duty. Thank you etrailer.com. 603568
It fit perfect No complaints 592424
Very happy with all products purchased for this set up. Dealt with Crystal ( aka CK!). She was extremely knowledgeable on all our product needs. She kept me as a customer and resolved some issues I was having with a prior purpose. Great product and great job to Crystal. Thank you 572588
Just what I needed. Excellent turnaround. Good price. Thanks. 511450
I am very very pleased with it I like the way the quality is on it it looks very heavy duty to pair to my old one 502863
I have not received the shank yet, it is at the border. When I pick up my shank and equalizer hitch and have it set up I will gladly review both products. 420671
Perfect height adjustability for my stock, not lifted 2017 Tundra. And if I do a conservative 4" lift on 33" tires...The hitch Will still work 414601
Just what the 'doctor' ordered ... Fits well, gives me the adjust-ability to allow use on several different vehicles ... Good quality materials ... 404045
Product works well.... well built 391813
Well put together. Heavy duty product d elivers. 322392
Product as described and on time 152089
I have the Pro Series Weight Distribution System w Friction Sway Control - Round - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW product PS49903. I pull a 5000# haulmark race trailer 24' with my 2012 ram 1500. I got the weight distribution system and it was great, but according to the instructions, I could not get my hitch ball to 21" at the lowest. So the ride has been ok but I id prefer the ball to be at 21", currently at 22" so I ordered this shank. It has the lowest holes that I could find, however only appears to drop the ball about 1/2". Probably not worth it for 1/2", but I care a lot about my cargo so I thought I would give it a shot. Mind you I have not installed it yet, just put it up next to my current shank and it looks like it would drop the ball1/2" 85044
I was very pleased with the ordering process; I was notified when the order was received and when the product was shipped. The product was received in great condition and was exactly what I ordered. 42218
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