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Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 12" Long - 15-3/4" or 16-1/4" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW
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Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 12" Long - 15-3/4" or 16-1/4" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW

Part Number: C17125
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20-7/8" Tall shank offers a 16-1/4" drop when used with round-bar systems and a 15-3/4" drop when used with trunnion-bar models. Fits 2" trailer hitch receivers. Designed for use in the drop position only. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT accessories and parts part number C17125 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 12" Long - 15-3/4" or 16-1/4" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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CURT Accessories and Parts - C17125

  • Weight Distribution Hitch
  • Shanks
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • CURT
  • Round - 16 Inch Drop
  • Trunnion - 15 Inch Drop
  • 1400 lbs TW

20-7/8" Tall shank offers a 16-1/4" drop when used with round-bar systems and a 15-3/4" drop when used with trunnion-bar models. Fits 2" trailer hitch receivers. Designed for use in the drop position only.


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
  • 6 Adjustment points for attaching the head assembly
    • Lets you level your trailer with your tow vehicle
  • Drop position 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
  • Overall shank height: 20-3/4"
    • Holes are spaced 1-1/4" apart on center
  • Overall shank length: 12"
  • Maximum drop:
    • Round bar system: 16-1/4"
    • Trunion bar system: 15-3/4"
  • Distance from center of shank pin hole to back of adjustment shank: 7"
  • Distance from center of adjustment holes to center of shank pin hole: 8"
  • Distance from front of shank to center of shank pin hole: 9"
  • 1-Year limited warranty


Note: Not for use in the rise position.


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17125 Curt Weight Distribution Shank




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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

46 reviews
20-7/8" Tall shank offers a 16-1/4" drop when used with round-bar systems and a 15-3/4" drop when used with trunnion-bar models. Fits 2" trailer hitch receivers. Designed for use in the drop position only.

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This one’s it perfect in the system that I purchased from you for this load leveling Curt’s system.
Extremely helpful in getting the right one thank you very much



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I was in the middle of a cross country move and Kimberly was agreat help to me, I totally appreciate her takeing time to get me the right part in my urgent time.



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Extremely nice drop hitch. Heavy duty and very well built. I put it to use the day I received it and am very pleased.



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I am very happy with this product. It is well made, heavy duty product. I recommend this for anyone who has a lifted truck and plans to tow safely.



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It works perfectly with my Motorhome



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Very well built! Heavyweight! The husky weight distribution hitch fits this shank like a glove. Only issue at all I have is after doing a lot of research and reading reviews I decided on this shank to allow for a even ride height for my camper and trailer. My truck is a ram 2500 with 6.5 lift and 35’s and honestly this shank may be to much of a drop. Not the companies fault. 100% my fault for going off of others reviews and recommendations. I will have to get some weight on it and see. If nothing else I may have to cut some off the bottom of the shank and use the two top most holes.



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Purchased a 12" distribution shank from e-trailer to tow my horse trailer on my new motorhome. I bought it from etrailer because they had the best price and free delivery. The distribution shank I received was awesome. It solid steel and out together really good. I could not have been happier. When purchasing any trailer items I always check with etrailer first. I have never been disappointed yet.



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It's a solid shank. Holes are spaced correctly, and chamfered. No burrs, and welds seem to have decent penetration. Not sure if I would feel safe using it at its limits of 1500tw and 15k gtw, but only because of the hitch it goes into. Could be made cheaper but not by much - there's a lot of steel here.



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This is the second hitch I've bought cant say enough about etrailer first hitch was a fifth wheel then this drop for my dually. Needed the drop to pull a bumper pull tiny house. Great service fast shipping hitch looks well built. The only disappointment I have is it is made in China. I prefer buying American but it appears to be well made welds look great I hope its not made from recycled metal time will tell I hope this helps anyone buying a hitch



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I had used a dropped hitch to move the trailer but with a rating of only 5,000 lbs. I could never use the trailer at it's full 12,000 lb. capacity nor I could use the weight distributing hitch, the Curt Weight Distribution Shank rated @ 15,000 lbs. addresses both these issues in one part built exactly for this purpose, couldn't be happier with this purchase.



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Solved my problem of the ball being too high on my weight distribution hitch. etrailer shipping is fast I highly recommend them for RV and trailer needs.



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This is one heavy duty weight distribution shank. I am very happy with etrailer, the product, and the few days it took to deliver it.

Thank you ;-)



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Great Drop hitch for pulling my Bike Trailer .



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Ordered it on Monday afternoon showed up the next day when I got home from work. Fast free shipping and a very good price. The drop shank will be perfect for my lifted truck.



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This thing is a tank! The square tubing is solid steel, where many are hollow. The gusseting and the welds are super thick, and the coating is great. It may be more weight than some people want to deal with, but nothing on this is going to break. Fast shipping!



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Good place to find different applications. Cordial people when I call; very helpful. Hope it continues.



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etrailer.com had everything that I needed for a difficult set up that I had to arrange. Nice catalog of items, easy to use website, and everything was delivered in four days. Perfect!



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I have a 97 F350 with four inches of lift and 37in tires. Works great with my truck for a level travel trailer.



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Super happy,great craftsmanship. Shipping was fast came in excellent condition. Absolutely no complaints at all. I would buy again.



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Product is extremely stout and should work for your heavy duty application



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Was exactly what I needed for a truck with a 6" lift. Service was great.



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very happy with the products, fast shipping



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Always great products, might want to rethink using ups they left my package by the road behind a tree 200’ from my house! Would be gone if I had not seen people slowing down looking at the busted open package!



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Unlike previously posted reviews, the packaging of this hitch was exceptional, it was a box within a box, no damage what so ever. Product was as described and shipped promptly!



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Hi Nicky, this one is getting sent back thanks for taking the time to help establish the proper set up for my truck and trailer!


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