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Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
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Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW

Part Number: C17052
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Restore stability and control in your ride so you can tow to the max capacity of your hitch. Includes round, forged steel spring bars and an adjustable shank. Hitch ball sold separately. Great Prices for the best weight distribution hitch from CURT. Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW part number C17052 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Weight Distribution Hitch - C17052

Highlights

  • Levels Out Your Tow Setup: Distributes tongue weight across all axles for smoother, more stable towing.
  • Built for 800-1,000 lbs TW / 10,000 lbs GTW: Keeps your trailer level and under control within rated load range.
  • Strong Forged Steel Bars: Solid, round bars handle load stress better for long-term durability.
  • Easy Maintenance Grease Zerks: Lubricate spring bars without removal to keep the hitch operating smoothly.
  • Quick Hookup with Snap-Up Lever: Reduces jack lifting effort and makes connecting chains easier.
  • Adjustable Head Tilt and Chain Links: Fine-tune bar tension for a balanced, comfortable ride.

Features to know about

Keeps Your Rig Level and Under Control: Round Bar Weight Distribution Design

When your trailer pushes down on the back of your tow vehicle, handling can suffer and headlights point toward the sky. The Curt MV Weight Distribution System evens things out by transferring the load across all axles, creating a smooth, level ride. With a tongue weight range of 800–1,000 lbs and a maximum gross towing weight of 10,000 lbs, it’s built to keep your setup stable. The forged steel spring bars and chain-style lift brackets apply steady leverage, taking strain off the hitch and letting you tow with more confidence on the highway.

Built Strong to Handle Heavy Loads: Forged Steel Spring Bars

These aren’t your average round bars. Each spring bar is made from solid, forged steel for superior strength and durability. The forging process makes the metal more resistant to impacts and fatigue, so it keeps its shape and tension even under load. That extra strength helps hold your trailer steady behind you, mile after mile, without flexing or sagging.

Simple Adjustments for a Perfect Setup: Washer-Style Tilt and Lift Chains

Fine-tuning the setup is easy thanks to the traditional washer-style head tilt and lift-chain design. Add or remove washers on the spacer rivet to get the angle just right, then use the chain links to dial in your spring bar tension. Once you’ve got it balanced, it stays put for a consistent, even pull. The included snap-up lever makes hooking the chains quick and takes some of the lifting off your trailer jack.

Easy Upkeep and Long Life: Built-In Grease Zerks and Powder Coat Finish

Keeping everything moving smoothly is straightforward with built-in grease zerks on the head assembly—just attach a grease gun and you’re done. The powder-coated steel finish protects against corrosion so it holds up well through weather and road grime. That means more time towing and less time worrying about maintenance.

Close-up of built-in grease zerk fittings on the Curt MV Weight Distribution System head assembly for easy lubrication and maintenance.

Everything You Need to Get Rolling

The system comes complete with the head assembly, adjustable shank (12" long, 6" rise, 2-1/2" drop), spring bars, lift brackets and chains, snap-up handle, pin, clip, and all necessary hardware. You’ll just need to add a hitch ball with a 1-1/4" diameter shank to finish the setup. Once installed, you’ll notice a steadier ride and a trailer that follows your lead instead of fighting it.

Specs

Weight and Capacity

  • Tongue weight: 800 lbs - 1,000 lbs
  • Maximum gross towing weight: 10,000 lbs

Technical diagram showing how the Curt MV Weight Distribution System evenly distributes trailer tongue weight across the axles of the tow vehicle and trailer for improved towing stability.

Application

  • Trailer hitch receivers: 2" x 2" rated for use with weight distribution systems

Dimensions

  • Shank length: 12"
  • Maximum rise: 6"
  • Maximum drop: 2-1/2"

Warranty

  • Limited warranty: 1-Year

Included w/ System

  • Adjustable Shank
  • System Head
  • Lift Brackets
  • Spring Bars
  • Lift Bar
  • Hitch Pin and Clip

Required - Sold Separately

  • Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank

Optional Add-Ons

  • Bar-Style Friction Sway Control

17052 Curt MV Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch - 10,000 lbs

Installation Details C17052 Installation instructions



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Ratings & Reviews

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Restore stability and control in your ride so you can tow to the max capacity of your hitch. Includes round, forged steel spring bars and an adjustable shank. Hitch ball sold separately.

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Well-made system that interchanged seamlessly with my last one. Delivery was prompt too.



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Always a excellent product from Etrailer. Shipping was amazing. At my door within 48 hours.



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No problems work perfectly.
2001 Yukon
slt towing 2008 keystone passport travel trailer.



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All that I can rate right now is etrailer's customer service and shipping. Both were excellent!



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Haven't used it yet, easy assembly and fast shipping. I have ordered several products and every time my shipment has always been on time and has worked flawlessly. Thank You.



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E trailer was very professional to deal with after a couple of delivery hiccups(UPS) issues. Took the camper out for it's maiden voyage and the System worked great! defiantly recommend this product and company.



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Hitch looks great. Very fast shipping. Excellent customer service. Very friendly staff. Thanks etrailer!!!



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Excellent products. I have purchased many
Parts
from etrailer and never had an issue.
The towing kit I received was perfect, price and quality.



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Easy to install and setup using the instructions supplied. Also there are plenty of YouTube videos to help you along. Very solid construction that seems like it will last a while but only time will tell. Definitely helped out with rear end sag and greatly improved handling.



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Hitch does what it is supposed to with out the cost of buying from somewhere else. etrailer is by far the best price anywhere



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Looking forward to getting this out to my camper so get it set up.
Looks like its a sturdy hitch setup. Love the Adjustable factor of it



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Put this on my 2013 Silverado 1500 for towing a travel trailer. It took about 90 minutes to install and make the adjustments. Seems like a good product so far. It will enable me to tow a travel trailer that would have otherwise been too heavy to tow.



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Prior Curt WD Hitch was stolen off my truck so ordered the same product again since I'm familiar with it. NO SURPRISES! Just as advertised, same quality I've come to expect from Curt. In the process of getting it put together and use for first trip of the season.



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I will be making my living with this hitch and I trust Curt with all my hitch needs.



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Two hours attempting to set this up and ultimately gave up and did not use it. It would not attach to my new trailer even with the pole tongue adapter. Worthless.



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The hitch and load bars are extremely well built and etrailers shipped it quickly. Very pleased with purchase.



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Works great in tandem with sway control. Easy to adjust ride height for different tongue weights.

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Larry

5/24/2023

Works great and easily adapts to various tongue weights.using wsway control.



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I haven't had a chance to use the Curt hitch yet, but the service I got from etrailer was fantastic!! They had information available to match my needs with the proper hitch system....AND delivery time was quick and exceeded my expectations!



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The weight distribution system is pretty much standard you should order a new ball with this item.

Heavy duty putting it together if you don't have a one inch drive socket set you might consider taking it and your truck to a RV service center for setting it up. I have a 6000 lbs trailer and an F-150 works great.



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Easy to install . Distributes the weight like it's supposed to . Thank you



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I have done business with etrailer for many years. Be it trailer hitches, tow bars, brake controlers, mirrors - the list goes on and on. Everytime I do a new transaction with them their service, attention to detail and customer satisfaction reinforces to me the rightness of my decision to only do business with them. I have no idea what I will need next but I do know UNEQUIVOCALLY it will be with them!



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Replaced a fastaway e2 with this. This hitch does what it is supposed to and with built in plate for friction sway control ball mounts it can be used with almost any trailer. The hitch was very easy to setup and I have transferred it between multiple trucks and setting up each time to about 20 minutes tops. Good reliable hitch.



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The equalizer hitch we purchased was more hitch than we needed to pull our ALiner, but we found that we were glad to have made this choice. We traveled though the Rocky Mountains, Oregon, Yellowstone Park and back home without any hint of problems. The hitch worked so well that we had little to no sway, went up mountain passes with ease, and were pleased with the weight distribution. We did have a learning curve on how to use the hitch, but we are novices on pulling anything. We found that it was very easy to use.



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I installed this in less than an hour. Worked perfectly with my camper. Gave me a nice smooth ride. I'm very happy with this set up.



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This is the second Curt Equalizer hitch I've owned and won't buy any other hitch. The ease of set is far better than any other hitch on the market. When I was trailering with flat car hauler I used a Weigh Safe hitch and it is great Hitch. However, when I went to an enclosed car hauler their distribution hitch is complicated to set up. For my use the Curt is by far the easiest to set up. Great product


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  • Can You Back Up With Sway Control Bar Removed From Curt MV Weight Distribution System?
    You can back up with the Curt MV Weight Distribution System # C17052. This does not include any type of sway control. If you are referring to the Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control # C17062 then you only need to remove the Sway Unit # 17200 to back up with the weight distribution bars still attached.
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  • Weight Distribution for 2020 Toyota Highlander Towing Trailer with 360 lb Dry Tongue Weight
    For the tongue weight you mentioned of 360 lb dry the Curt weight distribution system # C17052 would be rated too high and would give you a pretty harsh ride quality. The # C17051 with it's range of 600 to 800 lbs would be a much better option once your trailer is loaded and would have a higher tongue weight.
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  • Can The Curt MV Weight Distribution System Be Used With Curt Deep Drop Ball Mounts?
    Congrats on the new job, Todd! You can definitely use the Curt Deep Drop Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 11-3/4" Drop - 20K # C89NR and Curt Deep Drop Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 9" Rise - 15K # C49NR with your Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW # C17052. The MV uses a standard shank (the # C17100 to be specific) and the Deep Drop ball mounts are actually used as weight distribution shanks very often. We actually have...
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  • Correct Curt Weight Distribution System for Towing a 2018 Keystone Bullet Premier Ultra Light 30RIPR
    It looks like your current system is a Curt MV like part # C17052 which is supposed to help with the distribution of weight but doesn't include any sway control. This is why you were having issues with the wind. There are friction sway control bars like part # 17200 that you can add to your system but they are not as effective as a system that has the sway control integrated into it. The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution (WD) # C17500 does have integrated sway control so it will help to...
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  • Troubleshooting a Curt WDS That's Spring Bars Keep Falling Out
    Hey Adam, thanks for dropping by! Sorry to hear about your issue with the spring bars falling out, and for what it's worth, that is a pretty uncommon thing. I'd suggest, if you haven't already, checking everything before heading out and making sure it's all tight. The spring bars should click into place on the hitch so they don't fall out. It also could be an issue with the spring clips needing to be replaced. If they are original to the system there is a good chance they need to be...
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  • What is Baseline Number of Washers to Use with Curt MV Weight Distribution System
    Hey Justin, with the Curt weight distribution system part # C17052 the baseline amount of washers to use in the head of the system is 6 and you'll add or subtract to acquire the desired spring bar tension. As long as this is the properly rated system for the tongue weight of your trailer I wouldn't worry about what the max is as it shouldn't be too many. If it seems like you can't add enough then you would need a higher rated system.
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  • Weight Distribution Hitch for 400-600 lbs and 800-1000 lbs Tongue Weight
    If you choose a hitch that is too light for your application it will not be effective. If you choose a hitch that is too heavy, you'll suffer a rigid ride and a bouncy trailer. Ideally you want a system that has a tongue weight capacity where your tongue weight falls in the middle. Since you are renting different trailers, I would not recommend these Curt models. All of these require drilling in the frame in order to be installed. Instead, consider a system that uses clamp-on brackets....
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  • Bolt Size of Replacement Bolt Kit for Curt MV Weight Distribution Systems
    Sure thing - the Replacement Bolt Kit for Curt MV Weight Distribution Systems # C17076 uses 3/4" - 10 x 4 1/2" long hex bolts. According to the linked instructions, they will be tightened to 200 ft lbs. This replacement bolt kit is used to attach the head to the shank. Here are the systems that the Replacement Bolt Kit # C17076 works with: - Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # C17050 - Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW,...
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  • Weight Distribution Recommendation for 6700 lb Trailer
    A fully loaded trailer weighing 6700 lbs would have a tongue weight that ranges between 600-1000 lbs, so you'd want to choose a system that's rated to cover that possible range. A typical chain-suspended unit like the Curt # C17057 MV weight distribution system would work fine for a utility trailer that's non enclosed, but if it's an enclosed cargo trailer or a travel trailer, you'll really want to do yourself a favor and choose a system with an integrated sway control component. Long...
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  • Are There Replacement Spring Bars for the Draw-Tite 3221 Weight Distribution System
    I do have an option for you but we do not have any options for replacement spring bars due to the age of the weight distribution system, they have been discontinued. Therefore, you will need to replace the system for which I recommend the Curt MV Weight Distribution System part # C17052 which has a 1,000 lb weight capacity and it is very cost effective. It's a complete system that comes with everything you need for the exception of the hitch ball but you can use your existing for this....
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  • Pole Tongue Adapter For Chain Style Hangers Weight Distribution Hitch System
    Since you are using a weight distribution system like the Curt MV Weight Distribution System # C17052 you will need a Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter # RP58393 that is designed for use with the chain style hangers. This has the structure to support the hanger. The Pole-Tongue Adapter for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems # EQ95-01-5950 is only compatible with Equal-i-zer and Fastway systems as they have the bolts for the sway bar brackets.
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  • Is It Okay for Reese Pro Weight Distribution System 49903 To Have Different Spring Bars
    I can't exactly recommend using a weight distribution system with different spring bars because if the system is not providing an even amount of pressure on both sides, it could very well lead to issues like sway, porpoising, etc. Unfortunately, this system is discontinued and replacement parts like the spring bars are no longer available. Therefore, the only options we'd be able to offer is a new system, the Curt MV Weight Distribution System part # C17052 which has the same 1,000 lb capacity.
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  • Comparing Curt Weight Distribution Hitch Systems C17002 and C17052
    The two Curt weight distribution (WD) hitches you referenced, parts # C17002 and # C17052, are both round bar type WD systems that are intended for trailer tongue weights between 800 and 1000-lbs. Both include the same component parts (and both do NOT include a hitch ball or friction anti-sway mechanism). The main difference between them is that the MV # C17052 has grease zerks at the head to make it easier to lubricate that friction point. I confirmed this with my contact at Curt.
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  • Is Curt MV Weight Distribution Comparable to Harbor Freight WD System
    The Curt MV weight distribution part # C17057 would be a great example of a weight distribution similar to the one you found in design and in cost but that is a higher quality. My brother actually has the Harbor Freight WD system and while it has so far not failed I wasn't overly impressed with the build quality. This system is rated for 1,000-1,400 lb tongue weight. For lighter MV models we have the part # C17052 which is rated for 800-1,000, the # C17050 which is rated for 500 lbs...
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  • How To Find Correct Round 1,000 Lb Spring Bars for Curt Weight Distribution System
    In order to determine the correct replacement or upgraded spring bar for a Curt Weight Distribution System you need to know if you have the standard like part # C17002 or MV like part # C17052. The head for each is a bit different so you should be able to distinguish which you have by looking at photos of each. If you have the standard then the correct one for a 800-1,000 lb rating is part # C17115. If you have the MV then the correct one for a 800-1,000 lb rating is part # C17073.
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  • Compatibility of Weight Distribution System with Gen-Y Torsion Ball Mount
    A Gen-Y Torsion ball mount like # 325-GH-1024 can be used with a Curt MV weight distribution system. You will put the weight distribution system shank in one of the stacked receivers and that will give you a smooth ride and still give you the stability. The Curt MV Weight Distribution System # C17052, # C17063, and # C17422 are the options we have for the specific tongue weight. You want your trailer tongue weight to be within the middle of the range for the appropriate system.
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  • Are Curt Spring Bars Compatible With Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Hitch
    For the most part, weight distribution hitch parts are not compatible across brands. That is the case with Fastway and Curt. The # C17073 cannot be used with the Fastway # FA94-00-1061. If you truly want to use these Curt spring bars you would need to switch systems and get the # C17052. However, I would stick with the Fastway since this will be a downgrade in quality as well as performance. You will also lose your sway control unless you add the # 17200.
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  • Solutions for Toyota Tundra Rear Sag When Towing with Weight Distribution System
    If you're still experiencing a significant amount of rear sag on your Tundra when using a weight distribution system to tow a trailer, a good solution is a rear suspension enhancement kit, however the first thing I recommend doing is simply making sure your existing system is appropriately rated. The system needs to match up well with the total tongue weight of your setup, which includes both the loaded tongue weight of the trailer plus any added cargo weight coming from behind the rear...
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  • How Close to Vehicle Tongue Weight Capacity Can You Go
    As long as you don't exceed the maximum tongue weight capacity of the hitch or the vehicle, whichever is lower you should be fine, but I'd consider adding a transmission cooler. You'll also want to do everything you can do to keep that trailer weight down if possible. A transmission cooler would install in front of the radiator, directly behind the grille. It would tap inline to the transmission return line running from the radiator back to the transmission. If you have an 11 x 7 inch...
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  • Weight Distribution Hitch With 1,000 lb Capacity
    There is not; you'd have to go with a new weight distribution hitch with a 1,000 lb capacity such as the Curt MV Weight Distribution System # C17052 or Curt TruTrack 2P Weight Distribution System # C69JR.
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  • Correct Weight Distribution System For A 2020 Outdoors RV 24RLS Being Pulled By A 2017 Ford F-150
    I will start by saying that you should measure to the bottom of the trailer's coupler and then the inside top of the receiver hitch to find the rise or drop needed to stay level. This could explain the sway you are getting. With that being said, not knowing which model Curt weight distribution system you currently have, I cannot say if it is the correct one for your set up. From the weights you listed, I would have recommended the Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System # 17302...
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  • Do Chain Hangers Require Trailer Frame Drilling for Curt MV Weight Distribution System
    The chain lift brackets that come with the Curt MV Weight Distribution System # C17052 have a single 1/2" bolt that is used to secure the bracket to your trailer frame. The instructions call out to turn the bolt until it makes contact with your trailer tongue and then tighten it another 1/4 turn. The only time you would have to drill into your frame for a kit like this is if you didn't have the room for the standard lift brackets and you needed to install the brackets # C17005.
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  • Reusing Old Weight Distribution or Use a New System for a 2015 Lance 2285 Travel Trailer
    Since the original Curt system with the dual-cam sway control that you added provided good results I would stick with it because if it doesn't perform the way you want it to you could still try a different system. If it were me I would try the parts I already had to avoid any additional expense until necessary. But you mentioned that you have Curt system # C17052. I am not sure how you managed to use the Reese dual-cam sway control, # RP26002, because it requires spring bars with the...
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  • Bar Length of Curt MV 10K Weight Distribution System
    The spring bars that come with the Curt MV Weight Distribution System part # C17052 are 31-1/2" long.
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