Shank offers up to a 7" rise and a 3" drop for your Equal-i-zer weight distribution system. Measures 16" long and fits 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitches.
Getting your trailer level starts with enough height adjustment at the weight distribution head. This shank gives your Equal-i-zer weight distribution system up to 7" rise and 3" drop, giving your setup room to bring the trailer into proper position before you tow. This shank fits 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers, placing the weight distribution system on a shank sized for that receiver. This shank is rated for 1,600 lbs maximum tongue weight and 16,000 lbs maximum gross towing weight.
Fine-tuning ball height depends on where the head assembly lands on the shank. Six adjustment holes give your head assembly multiple mounting positions, letting the final setup match the trailer height more closely.
Hitch hardware sits where road spray and weather can reach it. Dipped steel resists corrosion, helping the shank stay protected through repeated towing setup and removal.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hi, everybody. Andy here with etrailer. Let's take a quick look at this Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Shank. Now this is a shank for your Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution system, and it's a solid steel piece that's gonna slide directly into your truck's 2 1/2-inch trailer hitch receiver, and it's going to give you the mounting point for your weight distribution head assembly. So one of the biggest benefits is, of course, the adjustability. This has six adjustment holes, as you can see here, so that's gonna let you position the head assembly at the right height.
That way you're gonna be able to properly level your trailer with your tow vehicle, which is key for safe and stable towing. You can use this in either the drop position, as I have it right now, or flip this over and use it in the rise position. If you use it in the drop position, this is going to give you a drop of about 3 inches, and then when you flip it over to that rise position, you're gonna get a rise of about 7 inches. So that's gonna give you the ability to match your trailer's coupler height. This is built from dipped steel, so it is designed to resist corrosion, it's gonna hold up well for you over time.
It is designed for regular towing use. As far as capacity goes, this has a maximum gross towing weight of 16,000 pounds and a maximum tongue weight of 1,600 pounds. Let me leave you with some measurements. Looking at the overall length, just end-to-end, 16 inches. Overall height, right at about 9 1/2 inches.
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We do wanna make sure that you're getting exactly what you need. Well, again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me.
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Ratings & Reviews
Arrived quick. As expected condition. Rep at Etrailer was very helpful and courteous.
Great shank when you need extra extension for tailgate clearance.Much better than having to use a 2" shank and sleeve on a bigger trailer. For the cost it ought to have a second pin hole so you had the choice of either 10" or 12" extension
appears well made and easy to attach my equilizer WD hitch to it. The paint is very thin and easily scratched so I have added some black spray paint to cover those areas.
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