Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank 7" - 10 Hole Adjustment

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This shank offers both rise and drop positions. It measures 7" from the hitch pin hole to the bolt holes. 10 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your weight distribution system. Powder coated steel resists corrosion. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT accessories and parts part number C17123 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank 7" - 10 Hole Adjustment. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.

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Features:

Shank slides into your hitch receiver and provides the attachment point for your weight distribution systems head assembly
- Designed for use with Curt weight distribution systems
10 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
Welded steel construction is durable
Black powder coat finish resists rust and corrosion

Specs:

Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
Weight capacity: 15,000 lbs
Tongue weight: 1,500 lbs
Overall shank height: 13-1/4"
- Holes are spaced 1-1/4" apart on center
Overall distance from front of shank to back of receiver: 11"
Maximum drop:
- Round bar system: 8-1/2"
- Trunion bar system: 8-1/4"
Maximum rise:
- Round bar system: 12-3/4"
- Trunion bar system: 11-1/2"
Distance from center of shank pin hole to back of adjustment shank: 6"
Distance from center of adjustment holes to center of shank pin hole: 7"
Distance from front of shank to center of shank pin hole: 8"
1-Year limited warranty

17123 Curt Manufacturing Weight Distribution Shank - 7" - 10 Hole

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by: Armas 10/24/2019 One Year Later

etrailer delivered on time as promised and I had no problems with the order. The product was as described and works perfectly with my Husky Centerpoint hitch. The large adjustment range lets me level my trailer when towing with my 3/4 ton Silverado. I have now towed my trailer about 15,000 miles with it and had no problems.

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Armas One Year Later

10/25/2020

I an still using the shank and am very pleased with the performance. I expect to use it for many years to come.

by: Rick S. 09/07/2017

It is exactly what they described it to be. Very happy with etrailer,I recommend them very highly, I put down the wrong address so i emailed them and they got it corrected with no delay on the delivery,and called to inform me they took care of it. Great place to do business with. Now I can go camping

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Rick S. One Year Later

9/8/2018

Still working great, my camper pulls nice and level. And I still highly recommend etrailer.

by: Daryl from Texas 08/28/2020

I recently bought a new truck (Ram 2500 3/4 ton). My old truck was a Ram 1500 1/2 ton. My Husky hitch was fine on the 1500 truck, but not on the 2500, it sits a LOT higher off the ground. I needed a drop hitch that fit my Husky, and you guys HAVE IT. It worked out great, first trip out today with it, everything level and no sag on truck or camper. As stated in your catalog, this Curt brand DOES fit my Husky brand, NO PROBLEM. Thank you, what a life saver on not having to buy a whole new hitch.

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by: Tim C. 05/03/2017

Exactly what I was looking for. Plenty of room for the adjustment needed. Excellent quality product, well fabricated. Very good customer service and speedy delivery time. Ordered on a Monday morning and had the part before 1pm the next day.

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Tim C. One Year Later

5/4/2018

The part I ordered works perfect and we’re ready to begin another season of hauling our 27’ camper tomorrow.

by: Rick R 02/14/2017

This is one heavy duty weight distribution shank. I am very happy with etrailer, Now I have all Curt equipment on the truck, and super fast delivery. A+ job thank you

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by: Brian 11/16/2020

Very good quality, heavy duty construction and nice finish. Recently changed tow vehicle and needed to add more drop. This shank did the job.

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by: Philip 05/14/2026

Was easy to order and liked how they keep me informed about the status of the order. And the product was what I was looking for

by: Chris 04/14/2026 One Year Later

Fit exactly as designed:-)

by: Ted A. 04/23/2018

This is a good drop shank if you have a truck that is leveled with oversized tires.

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by: Dominic Pugliese 08/09/2025

Bought this to go with my weight distribution hitch for my camper setup. Fits perfect and now I have the correct height after I lifted my truck

by: ucsfsmile 07/14/2015

I recently purchased a 2015 Tahoe and since the trailer hitch is positioned above the bumper as opposed to my 2000 Tahoe which has the hitch located below the bumper, I had to find and purchase a new receiver. I found this product at etrailer and it fits perfectly. It is compatible with the Drawtite weight distribution ball.

Ucsfsmile One Year Later

7/13/2016

Great!

by: Powder River 06/29/2017

I needed a weight distribution system and quickly realized that Curt was the best around. You get what you pay for so why not get the best!? Very simple to install and with the correct routine maintenance this will last forever, Shipping was fast and box was In good shape when it arrived.

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by: Richard 02/16/2017 One Year Later

Needed a new shank as I bought the Class 5 hitch for my dodge,, I bought the class 5 that fit under the stock hitch and wish I had not, but after thought etc,, should have just removed the class 3 and bought a different 5,., all in all worked out but a new shank because my hitch was now lower than what it was, I probably didnt need a new one because after all the measuring etc,, ( Have to go to a parking lot as I live in dirt) to make it level, worked out fine.

Richard One Year Later

2/16/2018

Still good thanks

by: Wes 05/09/2025

Appears to be a heavy duty shank.. needed extra length for lifted truck
Im sure it will work well more on function later quality seems 4/5 star
But this thing weights alot.. Busted little box,shipped in,to pieces. Good thing
it had two banding straps or it never would have maybe it to my add.
A box in a box maybe. But the shank is a big chunk of metal with holes Hard to break.Good product,, shipping, a little iffy.
Also e-trailer is great. Fast easy shipping. Used them in past, will use again.

by: Nickolas 11/13/2020

After shopping around for a hitch ,I was recommended to etrailer by a friend and found exactly the hitch I needed at a much better price than all the other places that I had looked at,even for the same brand and model of hitch !!

Nickolas One Year Later

11/15/2021

excellent quality, worked great and was major improvement towing my race car

by: Lance 04/14/2025

Reese hitch was delivered short head and shank. Replacement parts not due for months. Item returned for refund.

by: Ronald 01/20/2026

Works well for my hook up

by: John 07/08/2018 One Year Later

This product fit my needs for lowering my hitch point to make the trailer tow level. Absolutely no problems!

John One Year Later

7/8/2019

Still working fine.

by: G. Keith 07/26/2025

Very heavy duty. Solid steel with the holes drilled in it. Not hollow like other makes are.

by: Lance 01/30/2026

Exactly what I needed. Arrived quickly.

by: Darwin 06/14/2024 One Year Later

It works, giving me the extra height needed. One problem I had to overcome was the depth the shank had to be inserted to line up the hitch pin holes: the welded brace hit the back edge of the bumper, so I had to modify the bumper by cutting a groove in the plastic bumper cover of my brand new truck. I did have a lot of play between the shank and hitch receiver, but a few wraps of foil tape snugged it up.

by: Warren 01/05/2026

Fit and finish are excellen.

by: Mike Premo 07/24/2019 One Year Later

etrailer customer service is outstanding. I needed a long drop down receiver for my lifted truck and Meghan L talked with me on the phone for about 45 minutes. We did measurements and looked for a while to make my trailer ride level. Meghan was very helpful and the product has been top quality. Thank you for all your help.

by: Jeffrey 05/15/2018

The shank was not in stock when I ordered it and I was concerned it wouldn't come in time for my camping trip. I sent an email asking about the delivery date and I received a response the same day letting me know when it would be received from the manufacturer and shipped to me. I did receive it exactly when they said and also got an email letting me know when it shipped. It was a pleasure dealing with etrailer!!

Jeffrey One Year Later

5/16/2019

Its a shank, what can I say. It was exactly what I needed and its still towing my trailer perfectly.

by: Kirk B. 11/21/2016

We bought a new truck, with a taller stance, and had to reconfigure the load-leveler hitch to accommodate the difference. A little bit of simple math, and this is the part we needed. Assembly is a snap. It fits the new receiver and the existing ball head like it was made for them. (It might have been, lol)
Shipping was quick. It actually arrived before I was expecting it to. I expected I would have to wait a couple of days longer than I did.
Thanks Etrailer, for an excellent buying experience.

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Using A Weight Distribution Hitch On Truck With 2" Level Kit
You will need an adjustable shank for your weight distribution hitch in order to keep the trailer level with your ball mount. You can use something like Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank 7" - 10 Hole Adjustment, part # C17123, to adjust the height of your ball mount. I have included a product description link, a video installation link, and a weblink to our adjustable ball mounts below.
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Can The Curt Weight Distribution Shank C17123 Be Used In The Rise Position?
Hi Christopher! The Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank 7" - 10 Hole Adjustment # C17123 can absolutely be used in the rise position. It will have a maximum rise of 12-3/4" with a round bar system and 11-1/2" with a trunnion bar system (see included image). The 15,000 pound towing and 1,500 pound tongue weight capacities are not affected by using it in this fashion either. This also uses the pretty standard 1-1/4" hole spacing and can be used with most other branded weight distribution...
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Best Weight Distribution System for 2012 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi W/4 Lift and 7,500 lb Travel Trailer
You will be okay with a 7,500 lb travel trailer with an appropriate weight distribution system based on the numbers you gave. Because you don't know what trailer you will be getting yet, the Reese Steadi-Flex Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # RP66560 is a great option because the total tongue weight range of this system is 600 to 1200 lbs which is a broader range than most. The total tongue weight is the loaded trailer tongue weight along with any cargo behind the rear axle...
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Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendation for Trailer with up to 1,200 lbs Tongue Weight
The best weight distribution and sway control option we have for a tongue weight of up to 1,200 lbs would be the Strait Line part # RP66074 which has a tongue weight range of 600-1,200 lbs and comes with the best sway control for preventing sway before it starts. This kit doesn't come with a shank which allows you to select the one you'd need to provide the amount of drop required to tow trailer level. So for that the shank you'd need the part # RP3215 which can do a drop of up to 6-3/4...
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Drop Shank for Weight Distribution for 2003 Ford F-250 with 4 inch Lift
For what you have the Curt shank part # C17123 is going to be your best option. It can do a drop of up to 8-1/4 inches and has a 10 hole adjustment range. To determine the rise/drop you'd need you'd need to measure your coupler from bottom lip to ground on trailer when level and then from top of the hitch opening to the ground. The difference there is the drop you'd need. This shank fits all of the standard weight distribution shanks as well.
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Shank for Bigger Drop With Weight Distribution Hitch for 2 Inch Receiver
Yes, you will need to set it up all over again for the different height of your new truck, just like you did initially. You can find out how to do this in the instruction manual of whichever hitch you currently have, like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System with 4-Point Sway Control # EQ37100ET.
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Weight Distribution Shank to Allow Additional Drop with Reese Weight Distribution System
Sounds like you are in need of a weight distribution shank that will provide you with 4 inches of additional drop from what you have. A great solution for that is the Curt weight distribution shank part # C17123 which will give you the amount of drop you are looking for and also fits the head of your Reese system since Curt and Reese both make their shank dimensions to the same size.
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Recommended 14,000 Pound Weight Distribution System With A 2-1/2 Inch Shank
When it comes to picking out a 14,000 pound weight distribution system with a 2-1/2 inch shank, I recommend The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 16,000 pounds GTW, 1,600 pounds TW # EQ64FR. This weight distribution system has a tongue weight between 1,200 pounds to 1,600 pounds and has a gross towing weight up to 16,000 pounds. You need to be as close as possible to the weight of the trailer you will be towing when installing a weight distribution hitch...
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Drop Shank Options for Husky Centerline Weight Distribution System
All of the weight distribution systems use the same shank mounting dimensions so other brands of weight distribution shanks can be used with your Husky Centerline TS. If you need just a few more inches of drop the Curt shank part # C17123 would work well. For a bit more of a drop the # C17124 would work well. The largest drop we have is the part # C17125 which probably would be too much for you setup.
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Will the Curt 15K TruTrack Weight Distribution System Work On a Jayco Eagle 338RETS
Generally speaking, you do not need to upgrade your weight distribution system when triple towing because the weight distribution system only needs to be rated for tongue weight which would not increase when adding another trailer to your setup. That said, the Husky 12K Weight Distribution System you have now is underrated for the weight of your Jayco Eagle 338RETS so I do recommend you upgrade. The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System part # C17501 will work for this but you would...
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Weight Distribution System Compatible With Lifted Truck
The Curt MV Weight Distribution System w/ Friction Sway Control - Round Bar - 10K GTW, 1K TW # C17062 is not available without the shank. For your raised truck, you can interchange companies for the shank head, however the companies may void your warranty. I recommend using the Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank 7" - 10 Hole Adjustment # C17123, for your lifted truck. This will give you a maximum drop of 8-1/2 inches. If you need a bigger drop than that, you will need to use # C17124.
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Are Shanks from Different Weight Distribution Systems Interchangeable
The shank parts of most weight distribution hitches use standardized hole sizing and spacing so the shank from one brand of WD system will work with the head assembly from another brand. You do want to verify though that the weight capacities are the same. If your Pro Series shank were to be, just for example, rated for 1200-lbs of tongue weight (TW) such as # 63911, but your new system has a higher weight rating then you'd need to get another shank of the appropriate weight capacity. All...
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Can Different Brand Shanks be Used with Most Weight Distribution Systems
Yes, almost all weight distribution manufacturers use the same dimensions between the shank holes which means that they can all use each others shanks if needed. The Curt shanks are very popular replacements as they offer quite a bit of drop and their prices are pretty good. The part # C17123 is a very popular option.
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When Should Weight Distribution System be Replaced
There is not a specific lifespan for a weight distribution system. If maintained and the system is properly rated for your towing setup, it can potentially last for a long time. When determining if it should be replaced, you will just want to take note of its various components, checking for excessive wear, rust or corrosion. Also keep in mind that individual parts can usually be replaced if needed without replacing the entire weight distribution system. If you find that you do need to...
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Will a Curt Shank Work with a Reese Weight Distribution System
Yes, the Curt weight distribution shank # C17123 can be used with a Reese weight distribution head. Both have 3/4 inch diameter holes spaced 1-1/4 inches apart on center.
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Can The Curt High-Low Adapter C27KR Be Safely Used For Towing A Trailer?
We should have a potential solution for you, but to answer your question, no, you cannot safely use the Curt High-Low Adapter # C27KR for this purpose. The Curt adapter is to be used for flat towing only and cannot be used for towing a trailer, regardless of weight. Are you trying to raise/lower the height of a weight distribution hitch? Generally this is done by using a shank with the appropriate amount of rise or drop such as the Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank # C17123. I am...
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Weight Distribution for Truck with Lift Kit and Trailer that Weighs 8,000 lb
Hey Jeremy, for trucks that are lifted like yours are the best solution is a WD system that has a longer drop shank with it so that the trailer can be towed level. So the Curt shank part # C17132 that you mentioned would have the needed drop but it fits 2-1/2 inch hitches unlike what your F-150 would have. So the Equal-i-zer part # EQ90-00-1001 would work great as it has a tongue weight range of 600 to 1,000 lbs and is widely considered to be the best system around. Then for a shank the...
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How Many Chain Links Are Necessary With Reese Dual Cam Weight Distribution?
According to the directions, you will not want any less than 4 chain links. With regards to your issue, the first thing that comes to mind is you may not have the properly rated weight distribution system; the correct system is going to be one in which your total tongue weight (the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle) falls in the middle of the system's tongue weight capacity. To make sure you have...
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Recommended Weight Distribution System for a 7,500 lbs Travel Trailer and a Lifted Truck
Thanks for the pictures! A weight distribution hitch is recommended based off of the tongue weight of your trailer and is typically between 10% and 15% of your trailer's total weight. 580 lbs seems extremely low for a 7,600 lbs trailer. Usually we would see a tongue weight range of 760 lbs - 1,140 lbs. I am going to recommend two systems based off of your 580 lbs tongue weight and the 10% - 15% range I have suggested. Both systems are capable of backing up and will be compatible with...
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Is it OK to Mix Different Brands of Weight Distribution Head & Shank Components
All other things being equal, yes, it is better to use a weight distribution head assembly and shank from the same manufacturer. This allows you to know with certainty what the weight capacity of such a set-up actually is. If parts from different manufacturers are mixed there could potentially be fit issues due to things like different machining tolerances or to the thickness of a powder-coat finish. Staying with the same maker tends to avoid any such concerns. That said, if the head...
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Hitch Extender For 2-1/2 Inch Hitch For Weight Distribution
Hi Robert, So I know you don't want to, but the only option for a hitch extension for your 2-1/2 inch hitch does reduce the receiver to 2 inches. I hope you're not mad at me, but there unfortunately is no 2-1/2 inch hitch extender that also has a 2-1/2 inch receiver. So if you do change your mind, what you can do is use the extender and a new 2 inch hitch shank: - Curt Hitch Extension and Reducer for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches # C45048 - Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank # C17123 The...
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Recommended Weight Distribution Drop Shank To Tow Trailer Level
To achieve the necessary drop with your weight distribution system in order to tow your trailer level, I recommend switching to a different weight distribution shank such as the Curt Welded # C17123. This shank has a maximum drop of 8-1/2 inches with round bar systems and 8-1/4 inches with trunnion bar systems. This will work with your weight distribution system as long as it uses shank holes with a 3/4 inch diameter. The measurement between the adjustment holes is 1-1/4 inches on center....
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Recommended Weight Distribution Shank for Equalizer EQ37100ET with More Drop Than Stock Shank
I do have a solution for you, but you will need to use a weight distribution shank that is compatible with your Equalizer # EQ37100ET weight distribution system and not one that has been altered. I recommend using the Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 12" Long - 7" Rise, 3" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW # EQ90-02-4100, which is compatible with your Equalizer system. This keeps your warranty in tact and is the best solution for this problem. If you need something with more drop then you can...
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Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2017 GMC Yukon Denali and ATC Enclosed Car Trailer
For your 2017 Yukon Denali and 24 foot ATC enclosed car trailer, I recommend the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control - No Shank - 14,000 lbs GTW, 1,400 lbs TW # EQ37141ET. This will come with the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball needed, but not the shank. The shank I recommend to go with this system is the Curt Welded Weight Distribution Shank 7" - 10 Hole Adjustment # C17123 which will give you a 8-1/4 inch drop. You will only need a thin walled socket like # ALL643216 as...
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