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If your trailer has a short tongue or limited space near the frame, the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System is built for exactly that. Its 28-3/8" trunnion spring bars are shorter than standard, letting you fit lift brackets on frames where space is tight. The forged-steel bars distribute up to 1,000 lbs of tongue weight and 10,000 lbs of gross towing weight across both axles for a balanced, stable ride. By restoring front-end weight to your tow vehicle, it helps stop rear sag, even tire wear, and wandering headlights so everything stays level and under control.
Backing up or maneuvering a trailer shouldn’t mean disassembling your hitch. The short-arm design and top-mount configuration let you make tight turns and reverse without removing the system. The included adjustable shank fits 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight-distribution systems, giving you flexibility with a maximum rise of 7-3/4" and a 1/2" drop.
The solid, forged-steel spring bars and powder-coated hardware make this system durable and corrosion-resistant. Two set screws on the head assembly let you adjust the tilt without stacking washers—just pivot the head and lock it down. Tilting the ball away from your tow vehicle adds more tension, letting you fine-tune your setup without extra tools or guesswork.
The system comes complete with head assembly, shank, lift brackets, lift chains, handle, and hardware—everything you need to get started. If you want sway control later, it’s built to accept a bar-style friction sway control arm such as part #17200 (sold separately). That add-on uses friction to bring your trailer back in line when crosswinds or passing trucks push it off course.
Once installed and dialed in, this hitch evenly distributes weight so your trailer tracks straight and true. Users report towing everything from car haulers to toy haulers with “total control” and a noticeably steadier ride. With a 10,000-lb capacity system matched to your hitch rating, you’ll feel the difference in steering response and braking confidence mile after mile.
| Included w/ C17332 | Required - Sold Separately | Optional Add-Ons |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Shank System Head Lift Brackets Spring Bars | Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank | Bar-Style Friction Sway Control |
Customer Satisfaction Score:
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4% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Jenny N.
5/10/2022
You mentioned that it was completely worn out and I wanted to ask if you could explain in more detail? Would you be able to send a picture.
Kyle
5/10/2022
I do not have any pictures. I scraped it last fall. The pockets where the arms go in the hitch were completely worn out almost completely through.
Jenny N.
5/10/2022
When there is excessive wear in the trunnion socket in he head unit, it indicates that there may be an overload on the bars or that its needs more lubrication. You will want to make sure trailer and vehicle are as level as possible. If not level then you will want to re-measure and adjust until it is. The spring bars need to have a heavy, fibrous grease applied to the top section of each spring bar.
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Condition: Installed
Notes: Item has been installed/test fit and has minor cosmetic scratches.
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Orville B.
11/17/2014
That hitch has been great! Our approximate 7,000lb., 27 ft. enclosed race car hauling trailer, is now very stable. With the bars and hitch we were using, which were much to small, it was a real handful, now you hardly know it is back there!Great piece of equipment!