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Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 7" or 7-1/2" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW
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Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 7" or 7-1/2" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW

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10" Tall shank offers 7-1/2" drop or 11-3/4" rise when used with round-bar models, a 7" drop or 10-1/2" rise when used with trunion-bar models. Fits 2" trailer hitch receivers. Designed for both rise and drop positions. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT accessories and parts part number C17122 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 7" or 7-1/2" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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CURT Accessories and Parts - C17122

  • Weight Distribution Hitch
  • Shanks
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • CURT
  • Round - 7 Inch Drop
  • Trunnion - 5 Inch Drop
  • Round - 10 Inch Rise
  • Trunnion - 11 Inch Rise
  • 1400 lbs TW

10" Tall shank offers 7-1/2" drop or 11-3/4" rise when used with round-bar models, a 7" drop or 10-1/2" rise when used with trunion-bar models. Fits 2" trailer hitch receivers. Designed for both rise and drop positions.


Features:

  • Shank slides into your hitch receiver and provides the attachment point for your weight distribution system's head assembly
    • Designed for use with Curt weight distribution systems
  • 9 Adjustment points for attaching the head assembly
    • Lets you level your trailer with your tow vehicle
  • Drop or rise positions available to fit your application
  • Black powder coated steel resists rust and corrosion


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Weight capacity: 15,000 lbs
  • Tongue weight: 1,500 lbs
  • Holes are spaced 1-1/4" apart on center
  • Maximum drop:
    • Round bar system: 7-1/2"
    • Trunion bar system: 7"
  • Maximum rise:
    • Round bar system: 11-3/4"
    • Trunion bar system: 10-1/2"
  • Shank measures:
    • 14" From the center of the pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes
    • 18" Overall


Dimensions of Curt Ball Mount

17122 Curt Adjustable Weight Distribution Shank







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E Trailer phone call to their help desk found the correct part I needed. I ordered and it was delivered in 4 days at no additional cost. Fits and solved our issue. Great service.
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This shank is SOLID! Welds look great. Power coat looks great. Etrailer and curt are upholding their end. Now I just have to quit being lazy and swap over my weight distribution hardware to this new draw bar
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This worked out great. I pull a travel trailer with an F450 flatbed and needed this to give me a better turning radius. The back of my truck is wide and I was worried about the corner of the bed hitting the trailer on tight turns. This allows me to make tighter turns now. I did have to add two extra links to the trailer safety chains.
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The longer drop shank gave me the space to open the tail gate on my Ram 2500 without hitting the trailer jack. I am very pleased with the service from Etrailer.
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Nice piece! Does exactly what I need it to do!
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This is one sturdy piece of equipment. I needed a lower drop and this unit is much heavier than the cast iron shank I had before. I also like the extra length - the crank on the camper will not interfere with the tailgate now.
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Woody S.

8/7/2017

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This drop shank worked great for towing my travel trailer with 2020 Tahoe. The factory Tahoe hitch sits very high compared to the Suburban I previously towed with. Etrailer was great with the purchase and shipping. Got it way sooner than expected. All in all a great experience.
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Have towed with this shank coupled through a Husky Centerline weight distribution and sway bar hitch to my Lance 2285 trailer for some 12,000 miles this past year and it has done a great job. The 14" length allows me to travel with my truck tailgate down whilst pulling the trailer - plenty of clearance in turns etc.
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Fast shipping, exactly as described. Will update when I get to use it this summer,but do not anticipate any issues. Will order again from e trailer
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Dagoberto

1/25/2023

its been a year and the hitch has been exactly what I needed. zero isseus or concerns.

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Fits perfectly needed a long shank because of the bumper coming out to much from the hitch
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Serge V.

6/19/2018

great quality product very satisfy

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Etrailer has been a God sent to me. I was looking for a hitch extension and when I found Etrailer.com and talked with their staff, they helped me redirect my attention to a shank that would work better and safer. The cost was real reasonible and was shipped out right away. If there is anything they can do for you they will go out of their way to make it happen.
Very satisfied customer.
Thank you Chedi J. and the rest of the staff at Etrailer.com

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great shipping "fast" this shank was perfect to allow the operation of my tailgate when hooked up to all of my trailers .. one thing .. when my Reese dual cam sway control ball mount is attached it weighs in at 65 lbs. ... perfect length ( drop ) for my ram 2500 HD CTD
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It's perfect. The only thing I need to do is lengthen my safety chains a bit more (which is no big deal and easy to do) and possibly find a way to lengthen my power cord that plugs into my truck...Not that I HAVE to but it is a bit stretched and making right turns could tighten it up. BUT, other than those few last little adjustments, the shank has allowed me to drop my ball and level my trailer out more, allowing for safer towing! I love it and I have always loved using eTrailer.com for my towing needs!
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This does just what I need it to do. I bent a hollow shank 12" extension and knew I needed something stronger. This works like a champ. The length is perfect. My camper cannot quite reach the trailer but it keeps the trailer close coupled. Jack knifing is almost impossible.
As always etrailer service was perfect.
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This extension shank is just as described, Except the actual length from the hitch pin hole to the outside end of the shank is 15 inches. It is advertised as 16". That matters to pickup owners wanting to know if the extension will allow their trailer to clear the tailgate if it is in the lay down position. (it will on my Ram 1500) Solid, welded points done well. Finish is good.
The quality of this shank is actually better than the original shank that came with my Equalizer brand hitch system.
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Items are very solid and heavy duty
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If you need a way to space your trailer from your truck to ease tailgate opening, this is what you want. It is excellent quality and the etrailer crew hooked me up with the exact rating for my trailer and truck.
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Bought the 16 inch shank because we have a 3/4 ton suburban and in order for the gate to open past the power bully winch head. We needed it to be long. Now I have 4 inches to spare. I was apprehensive about length compromising strength, but we towed two hundred miles yesterday with it and it worked great, because of the dimensions were spelled out precisely on the website, I was able to use my old weight distribution system, it bolted right up with no extra parts. We have a tongue weight of 775 lbsand rv weigh of 7500 pounds, no problem and am very please with my purchase.
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This shank allowed me to lower my tailgate on my 2018 Ram 2500 while still hitched to my toyhauler with an electric jack.
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Product arrived in three days,great packing. Good quality and works as advertised. The other reviews helped with my decision to give it a try. It allows you to leave your tailgate down so you can load a atv in the back of a shortbox truck and still be able to hitchup and turn with a trailer attached.
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The length from the receiver was more than I was expecting. But it allows me to lower the tailgate without hitting the jack on the trailer now. Awesome!
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Great customer service. Will was great. His recommendation was spot on. This product is super duty for sure. Exactly what I needed. I can now lower my tailgate without hitting the trailer jack. Perfect for my ATV or Motorcycle. I was on hold for a bit, but totally worth the wait.
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Heavy duty, quality product... The 14 inch shank is perfect for my truck and trailer.
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Now can open tailgate with no interference with trailer Jack
Very satisfied
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This shank was excellent! I did however cut about 1.5 inches off the bottom for more ground clearance after I established where I needed to mount my hitch.
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  • Will Curt Dual Ball Mount Fit with Curt Weight Distribution Shank
    Hey Paul, Yes, the Curt Dual Ball Attachment # C69NR and the Curt Weight Distribution Shank # C17122 are compatible with each other. The shank has holes 1-1/4" apart while dual ball attachment has the pins spaced 2-1/2" apart so the pins will skip a hole when you link these together.
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  • Recommended Longer Weight Distribution Shank To Allow Door Clearance On 2016 Ford Transit
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    Yes, it can Brian. The MaxxFan Mini Plus Manual RV Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan item # MA00-03851 can indeed be mounted on a sloped roof. The fans going to operate the same without any issues. It fits a 14'x14" roof cutout and 1"- 4-1/2" thick roofs. The Alpha Systems Butyl Tape item # AL64UV and the1010 Non-Sag Sealant item # AL28KV you bought last month are exactly what you need to help you get the MaxxFan item # MA00-03851 installed. What kind of trailer do you have?
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    We do have longer ball mounts like the Brophy part # BH20 which is 13-1/4 inch long from hitch pin hole to ball hole center. This has a 10,000 lb towing weight capacity and would easily clear the rear spare of your Wrangler as well. For a 2 inch ball then to use with this we have the part # A-90.
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  • Longer Weight Distribution Shank Recommendation for Increasing Distance To Allow Tailgate to Open
    We have the Curt Weight Distribution Shank # C17122 which is much longer than most standard shanks. It 14" from the center of the pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes which is typically quite a bit longer than most shanks and would most likely be what you would need in terms of additional length.
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  • How to Determine Correct Drop for Weight Distribution Shank
    To find the correct rise or drop what you need to measure is the from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver opening, which it sounds like you have done and got 25-1/2". You also need to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. You said the trailer is 18-1/2" off the ground so you just want to be sure this measurement is to the bottom of the coupler. The correct drop for a weight distribution shank will be the difference between the hitch height and coupler height, which...
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  • How Can I Extend Out My EZ Hauler Trailer While Using a Fastway E2 Weight Distribution Hitch?
    Hello Adam, We can definitely get you set up so you can accomplish getting the ramp up to your tailgate. However, it is not recommended to use a hitch extender with a weight distribution system. The good news is that you can use the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank # EQ90-02-4500 with your Fastway E2. The # EQ90-02-4500 is going to extend you out by 18", if that is too long and you want to stick with the 14" extension then the Curt Weight Distribution Shank # C17122 will be the one for you...
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    The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA94-00-0600 will allow you to use the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Shank # FA92-02-4214 to get the extra clearance you desire without compromising the capacity at all.
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  • Longer Weight Distribution Shank for Achieving More Tailgate Clearance
    The Curt Weight Distribution Shank, 14 Inches Long # C17122 will work well with your Fastway e2 Weight Distribution. This Curt weight distribution shank measures 14 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes, and the shank is 18 inches long overall.
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    Hi Brad; the Blue Ox # BLU28XR is a high-low adapter designed for flat towing only. That is why you can't use it with your WDH setup. Are you just trying to lower your WDH or do you need a bit of an extension as well? If you need more of a drop you can use a different shank. If you need an extension you can use an extra long shank like the Curt # C17122. This will give you a 14" extension and has a 7" - 7-1/2" drop depending on the style of your system. If you're set on a 2" to 2" receiver...
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  • Comparing Hole Spacing On Weight Distribution Shanks from Curt C17122 and Equalizer EQ90-02-4600
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  • Hitch Extension and Weight Capacities for 2 1/2 Receiver Hitch
    All of our Hitch extenders for 2 1/2 inch receivers reduce down to 2". They are not adjustable either you only have the two options. We have the Curt one that you referenced item # C45048 but at 24" its capacity is reduced down to 8,000 lbs when used with a weight distribution system. At 34" its capacity is reduced down to 6,000 lbs with a weight distribution system. The Reese Hitch Box Extension item # RP45292 has an identical length and carrying capacities and also reduces down to a 2"....
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  • Replacement 18 Inch Shank For Weight Distribution Hitch
    We have the perfect replacement weight distribution shank for you! The Curt Weight Distribution Shank # C17122 is 18 inches long and from center of pin hole to center of bolt hole is 14 inches. The shank has a weight capacity up to 15,000 pounds and a tongue weight up to 1,500 pounds. The shank has a black powder coated steel that helps resist rust and corrosion. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Will Curt Weight Distribution Shank Work with Equal-I-Zer Weight Distribution System
    Yes, you can use Curt weight distribution shank # C17122 with your Equal-I-zer system to get the additional length needed for you to be able to lower the tailgate on your 2017 GMC Sierra 1500. The Equal-I-zer head uses 3/4 inch diameter bolts to hold it to the shank and the shank holes need to be spaced 1-1/4 inches apart on center. This is exactly what the Curt shank has. I have linked a video of it for you.
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  • How to Gain Clearance for Tailgate When Hooked Up to Trailer with Weight Distribution System
    I do have a solution for you, however the head by itself on the Lippert Smart Jack # LC643589 cannot be turned and the mounting plate doesn't really allow for a clean install if the entire jack is rotated. With this in mind your best option is going to be to swap out your existing weight distribution shank with a longer one that will push the trailer back far enough to allow clearance for the tailgate. I recommend taking a look at the Curt Weight Distribution Shank # C17122 which measures...
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  • Will an Extended Weight Distribution Shank Effect Towing Performance
    As long as you do not exceed the 15,000 lb gross trailer weight (GTW) and 1,500 lb tongue weight (TW) rating of the Curt Weight Distribution Shank part # C17122 then you should have no problems switching from a 9" long shank to a 14" long shank. This particular shank has a large steel gusset welded between the two pieces which allows it to have a longer extension without sacrificing weight capacity.
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  • Recommendation to Gain Clearance for Tailgate with Weight Distribution System Installed
    Using a hitch extender like you mentioned will give you the needed clearance but it will also reduce the weight capacity of your trailer hitch by 50 percent. This is because of the extra play/movement and instability that adding another component causes. This along with their lower base ratings to begin with (as you mentioned) means that your best option is to just use a longer adjustable shank for your weight distribution system. The longest adjustable shank we have available is the Curt...
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  • Will Using a Longer Weight Distribution Shank Reduce Rear End Sag on the Tow Vehicle
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  • Solution For Extending Weight Distribution Hitch On 2018 GMC Sierra 2500
    You can use the setup that you mentioned: Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender - 2-1/2" to 2" Trailer Hitch 7" # HR26 and Curt Weight Distribution Shank 14" # C17122. Both of these are rated for well over what your trailer weight and tongue weight will be so you won't have an issue there. One thing to note here is that the Brophy Reducer will reduce your trailer hitch receiver's overall capacity by 1/3. Your 2018 GMC Sierra 2500 Hitch should be rated for more than enough so this likely won't...
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  • Compatibility of Curt Shank and Husky Weight Distribution Hitch
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