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Replacement Shank for Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 20,000 lbs
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Replacement Shank for Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 20,000 lbs

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This shank replaces the one that came with your Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount (C45902). You can also use it to mount your Curt channel-style pintle hook (C45922). Maximum weight capacity is 20,000 lbs. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT accessories and parts part number C45917 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Shank for Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 20,000 lbs. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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CURT Accessories and Parts - C45917

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This shank replaces the one that came with your Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount (C45902). You can also use it to mount your Curt channel-style pintle hook (C45922). Maximum weight capacity is 20,000 lbs.


Features:

  • Shank provides the mounting point for your channel-mount style trailer hitch ball or pintle hook
    • Serves as direct replacement for the shank that came with your Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount (C45902)
    • May also be used to mount your Curt channel-style pintle hook (C45922)
  • Adjustable height lets you tow trailers of different heights with the same vehicle
    • Slide your ball mount or pintle hook up or down along shank and secure with pins and clips (not included)
  • Shank slides into hitch reciever and secures with a pin and clip (sold separately)
  • Heavy-duty steel construction
  • Black powder coat finish resists corrosion


Specs:

  • Application: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Weight capacity: 20,000 lbs
  • Tongue weight: 2,000 lbs
  • Distance from center of hitch pin hole to the closest point of the support gusset:
    • Hitch pin hole closest to gusset: 3"
    • Hitch pin hole farthest from gusset: 4"
  • Incremental height adjustment: 1"
  • Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
  • Interior channel width: 3"
  • 5-Year limited warranty


45917 Curt Replacement Adjustable Channel Mount Shank





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  • Replacement Parts for Curt Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Ball
    Hey Bill! The Curt Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Ball # C45908 is what you purchased in 2022. We have the following parts available: -Curt Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - Channel Mount # C45922 -Replacement Pins and Clips for Curt Adjustable Channel Mount Hitches # C45925 -Replacement Shank for Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount # C45917 How did you manage to bend it?
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  • Will The Curt C45912 Dual Ball Fit A Curt C45917 Shank?
    Hello Mark; yes, the Replacement 2" and 2-5/16" Dual-Sided Hitch Ball # C45912 will fit the Curt # C45917 shank. The shank has a 3" wide channel with holes spaced 1" apart and the # C45912 ball is made for a 3" channel with holes 1" apart.
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  • Can Curt Channel and Demco Platform Fit Together
    Those two part numbers are actually not compatible together. The Curt is only designed to be used with Curt attachments and does not provide the 3 inch wide channel that the Demco part number provides.
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  • Can Anti-Rattle Rubber Insert be Used for 20K Curt Adjustable Shank for 2-1/2 inch Hitch Receiver
    Yes it will! The Rubber Bumper # C45921 is a direct replacement for the Curt Adjustable Ball Mount # C45900 but the only differences between the shank that comes with that system and the Replacement Shank # C45917 that you referenced is the weight capacity and the size of the shank that fits into the hitch receiver. The ball mount kit # C45902 that the larger shank is a replacement for does come with an anti-rattle bolt that installs in one of those holes at the back-side but we have a...
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  • Replacement Channel Mount Ball Platform for 20K 3 Inch Wide Adjustable Curt Shank
    The internal channel width of the Replacement Shank for Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount # C45917 is 3" while the Replacement Ball Platform # C28KR you're looking at has a 2-3/4" width and is for the Curt Rebellion XD rated only for 15K as opposed to the 20K rating for your shank. Since there will be a 1/4" difference I recommend going with the Curt Pintle Hook # C45922 instead which has the higher rating to match your shank plus it comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball that can be swapped out for...
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  • Adjustable 20,000 lb Ball Mount Option with Silver Colored Hitch Ball
    I have a possible solution for you, but Curt does not offer a silver two ball attachment for the Curt Adjustable Ball Mount # C45902. One possible solution for you is the Fastway E Series HD Adjustable 18K Ball Mount # FA42-00-2625. A nice feature about the Fastway ball mount is the corrosion resistant aluminum construction. This will be good if you are in a cold climate with salt on the roads. A hitch lock is also available for this ball mount, # FA86-00-3685. If you don't need both...
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  • Recommended Shank to Fit With Dexter 2-Tang Clevis
    The Dexter 2-Tang Clevis # T1807800 has mounting holes that will line up with the BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitches # MD254, but the Clevis uses 3/4" pins while the BulletProof shank uses 5/8" pins for the ball mount. So while the holes line up, the Clevis requires slightly larger pins so it's going to have some play. While this will technically work, the larger pin holes mean they can get elongated over time so I recommend using the Replacement Shank for Curt Adjustable...
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  • Will Ball Mount Portion of Curt # C45901 Fit Shank # C45917
    I checked with Curt and the shank part # C45917 would fit the ball mount portion of the # C45901 that you referenced.
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  • Parts Needed for 20k Adjustable Channel Mount Curt Ball Mount
    The parts you mentioned do work together and would give you and adjustable pintle channel mount ball mount. You would want part numbers # C45922, # C45917, and # c45925 .
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  • What Double Ball Setup Will fit the Curt Adjustable Channel part # C45917
    A BulletProof hitch double ball setup will not fit in the channel of the Curt shank part # C45917 the distance between the holes and the pin diameter doesn't match. You'd need to stick with a Curt ball setup part # C45912 instead.
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  • Is Replacement Shank Available for Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Channel Mount with 10-3/8" Drop
    The Replacement Shank # C45917 is for the Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Channel Mount # C45902 which has a 5-1/4" rise/6" drop. I reached out to Curt and my contact said that at this time (July 2020) there is no replacement shank for the Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Channel Mount # C45927 so you'll have to pick up the entire ball mount to use this shank.
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  • Does The Curt Replacement Shank C45917 Include The Anti-Rattle Bolt?
    Though the Replacement Shank for Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount # C45917 does not include the anti-rattle bolt, we do have it available separately. For this, you will need the Replacement Anti-Rattle Set Screw with Wrench for Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ball Mount # C45916.
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  • Inner Width of Channel of Curt Adjustable Ball Mount part # C45901
    The inner channel width of the Curt Adjustable ball mount part # C45901 and it's replacement shank part # C45917 is 3 inches and the outer width is 3-3/4 inches.
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  • Determining If Curt Pintle Hook Will Work With Curt Adjustable Ball Mount
    As long as your Curt Channel Ball Mount is 3" wide with adjustment holes 2" apart on center the Curt Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - Channel Mount - 20,000 lbs # C45922 you were looking at will fit perfectly. If this does not match your ball mount then you can use the Replacement Shank for Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 20,000 lbs # C45917 if your tow vehicle has a 2-1/2" trailer hitch, or the # C45900 if your tow vehicle has a 2" trailer hitch receiver. If you can...
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  • 2-1/2" Adjustable Channel Shank Without a Hitch Ball
    Hey Rick. I have the perfect thing for you. The Curt Replacement Shank # C45917 is the 2-1/2" hitch size you're looking for with the channel design for adjustable rise and drop. This comes with no ball, so you don't have to add another to your collection. The interior channel is 3" wide, so you'll need a ball mount or ball this size to fit in the channel. The pin holes for securing your own ball to the shank is 5/8" in diameter, so you will need pins this size to hold a ball in. Sounds...
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  • Is Demco Trailer Coupler # DM12113-95 Compatible with Curt Shank # C45917
    While they haven't been officially tested for use together, the Demco Trailer Coupler # DM12113-95 that you referenced will physically work with the Curt Replacement Adjustable Shank # C45917. The coupler will fit within the shank's 3 inch wide channel and the bolt hole spacing on the coupler (2 inches apart on center) is compatible with the 1 inch spacing on the shank. I have attached a couple of short video reviews that you can check out as well.
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  • Comparing Pintle Hook and Gooseneck for Towing With 2015 Ram 2500
    A pintle hook combo like the Curt Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C45922 and a gooseneck are very different applications and generally aren't comparable because they require such different applications and configurations for both your trailer and truck. Assuming you have a truck that is set up for both, a gooseneck application will absolutely be the way to go because it will be a more cost-effective option and will give you better ride quality when towing. You didn't state your...
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