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  6. Includes Shank
Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
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Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW

Part Number: C17051
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This weight distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Includes round, forged steel spring bars and an adjustable shank. Hitch ball sold separately. Great Prices for the best weight distribution hitch from CURT. Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW part number C17051 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Weight Distribution Hitch - C17051

  • 700 lbs
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • WD Only
  • CURT
  • Includes Shank
  • No Sway
  • Electric Brake Compatible
  • Surge Brake Compatible

This weight distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Includes round, forged steel spring bars and an adjustable shank. Hitch ball sold separately.


Features:

  • Evenly distributes weight over axles of tow vehicle and trailer for improved stability and control
    • Creates a more level ride for both tow vehicle and trailer
  • Round spring bars are constructed of solid, forged steel for strength and durability
  • Adjustable spring bar tension - just switch links in lift chains to fine-tune
  • Desired tilt is achieved with traditional washer design
    • Add or remove washers from spacer rivet to tilt head up or down
  • Grease zerks in the head assembly make for simple maintenance
  • Powder coated steel resists corrosion
  • Snap-up lever eases hookup by reducing lifting required by trailer jack
  • System includes head assembly, adjustable shank, spring bars, lift brackets and chains, snap-up handle, pin and clip, and all necessary hardware
    • Hitch ball sold separately - requires 1-1/4" diameter shank


Specs:

  • Tongue weight: 600 lbs - 800 lbs
  • Maximum gross towing weight: 8,000 lbs
  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers rated for use with weight distribution systems
  • Shank length: 12"
  • Maximum rise: 6"
  • Maximum drop: 2-1/2"
  • 1-Year limited warranty


Included w/ SystemRequired - Sold SeparatelyOptional Add-Ons
  • Adjustable Shank
  • System Head
  • Lift Brackets
  • Spring Bars
  • Lift Bar
  • Hitch Pin and Clip
  • Hitch Ball w/ 1-1/4" Diameter Shank
  • Bar-Style Friction Sway Control

Weight Distribution Diagram

Create a more stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer with a weight distribution hitch. Adding spring bars to your towing system applies leverage, which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your vehicle to all the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer, resulting in an even distribution of weight throughout. The result is a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow the maximum capacity of your hitch.


Selecting a Weight Distribution System

The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which size weight distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are rated too high for your setup, they will create a rigid ride, which can result in a bouncing trailer. If, on the other hand, the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to properly distribute the weight, rendering it virtually useless.


To determine the proper weight rating for a weight distribution system, you must first determine your trailer's tongue weight. Then add to that the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. These two measurements make up the tongue weight rating for a weight distribution system.


Forged Steel Spring Bars

The round spring bars are made from forged steel, giving them a distinct advantage over typical cast steel bars. Forging is a process where thermal and mechanical energy are applied to the steel, resulting in a finished product that is more resilient to impacts and is stronger in terms of shear strength. Simply put, these spring bars do a superior job of helping to hold your trailer in line because of their added strength and durability.


Built-In Grease Zerks

Built-in grease zerk on the Curt weight distribution system head assembly

The system's head features 2 built-in grease zerks so that you can easily lubricate the spring bars without having to remove them from the head assembly. The grease zerks are located on each of the shafts that encase the spring bars. Simply use a grease gun (sold separately) to inject grease into each of the zerks.



17051 Curt MV Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch

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Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW - C17051

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (771 Customer Reviews)

This weight distribution system will help to evenly distribute the load over the axles of both your tow vehicle and trailer for a smooth, controlled ride. Includes round, forged steel spring bars and an adjustable shank. Hitch ball sold separately.

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    Sounds like you are looking for the mount for the small ball of your friction sway control unit. You have a couple options like the part # D320 which is a ball mount that has the mounting tab attached to the side of the ball mount platform. We have the # 3442 which allows you to weld a tab onto your current ball mount, or we have the # RP26003 which fits between the ball mount platform and the hitch ball.
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  • Weight Distribution for 2020 Toyota Highlander Towing Trailer with 360 lb Dry Tongue Weight
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  • Weight Distribution For 6,000 lb Trailer With Short A-Frame
    So what you'll have to do is use the Chain Hangers # C17005 and bolt them onto your trailer frame. I will also say it's very important you contact the trailer manufacturer to see if the trailer is rated for use with weight distribution because not all aluminum trailers are. Then for a 6,000 lb trailer you would use the Curt MV Weight Distribution # C17051 and instead of using the brackets it comes with you'll use the chain hangers. The only other thing you'll need is the hitch ball, either...
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  • Weight Distribution Recommendation for 6700 lb Trailer
    A fully loaded trailer weighing 6700 lbs would have a tongue weight that ranges between 600-1000 lbs, so you'd want to choose a system that's rated to cover that possible range. A typical chain-suspended unit like the Curt # C17057 MV weight distribution system would work fine for a utility trailer that's non enclosed, but if it's an enclosed cargo trailer or a travel trailer, you'll really want to do yourself a favor and choose a system with an integrated sway control component. Long...
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  • Length of Spring Bars that Come with Curt MV Weight Distribution System part # C17051
    The spring bars of the Curt MV Weight Distribution System # C17051 that you referenced are 31.67 inches in length. The lift brackets on this system should be located a minimum of 33 inches from the center of the hitch ball.
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  • Can You Back Up with a Curt Weight Distribution System Installed
    As long as you are backing up mainly in a straight line you can back up with a weight distribution system like the Curt part # C17051 that you referenced. If the angle of the truck and trailer would get more severe than what you would experience while traveling forward you would need to disconnect the spring bars first.
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution System for Trailer w/ 630lb Fully Loaded Tongue Weight
    To properly choose a weight distribution system, the first step is to determine the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. To that figure, add the weight of any gear stowed in the truck bed behind the rear axle. I've linked to an FAQ article that explains how to do this. These combined figures represent the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your set-up. The TTW of your trailer should fall as close as possible to the middle of the effective range of the weight distribution...
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  • Can the Curt MV 600 LB Weight Distribution System Be Upgraded
    The springs bars are the only difference between the Curt MV Weight Distribution Systems part # C17050 and part # C17051 and these are available separately so you can purchase two of the Replacement Spring Bar part # C17072 and then be set when you are towing with your motorcycle in the truck bed. The addition of airbags should not be needed. In regards to installation, the head attachment bolts used to be 1/2" but they are now 3/4" and that is what this is referring to so please disregard...
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    Sure thing - the Replacement Bolt Kit for Curt MV Weight Distribution Systems # C17076 uses 3/4" - 10 x 4 1/2" long hex bolts. According to the linked instructions, they will be tightened to 200 ft lbs. This replacement bolt kit is used to attach the head to the shank. Here are the systems that the Replacement Bolt Kit # C17076 works with: - Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW # C17050 - Curt MV Weight Distribution System - Round Bar - 8,000 lbs GTW,...
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  • Curt Weight Distribution with 8,000 lb Trailer Max that Can be Used with Friction Sway Control
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  • Comparing Blue Ox, Curt, and Fastway Weight Distribution for Starcraft Launch Hybrid
    When it comes to weight distribution, tongue weight is the most important factor. It looks like you are ahead of the game and accounted for that with each of these systems, great job. I would still recommend finding your actual tongue weight once your trailer is loaded up. You can use a tongue weight scale like the # e99044 or the bathroom scale method to find this. Starting with the Curt # C17051, I would definitely not recommend this over the Blue Ox or Fastway. As you pointed out, this...
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  • Sway Control Help for a 19 Foot Travel Trailer
    If I am understanding your question correctly it sounds like you are using the Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems item # 17200 when you are pulling your 19 ft travel trailer with your 2020 Ford F-150. To keep your trailer from bouncing up and down and give you a more solid stable connection I recommend adding a weight distribution system that is compatible with your Curt Friction Sway Control. The Curt MV Weight Distribution System item # C17051 would work extremely...
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    This is a pretty common occurrence for newer 1/2 ton trucks. Due to their customer's demands for a more-car like ride featuring a softer rear suspension, the handling while towing suffers. If you're transporting the ice fishing house on a trailer, you can use a weight distribution system along with a sway control system. If the tongue weight of the trailer is under 800 lbs, I'd go with the Curt # C17051 along with a friction sway control unit like # 17200. If the ice house has its own...
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  • How Is Spring Bar Tension Set Up with Trailer Weight Distribution System
    Hey John, so the correct amount of spring bar tension will be based on the trailer's tongue weight and how it affects the suspension of your Nissan Frontier. Every WD system is a little different but what it comes down to typically is measuring the amount of suspension sag the vehicle has with the tongue weight of the trailer on the hitch ball and then adjusting the spring bars until the rear suspension sits at the same height it did before the trailer was put on the hitch ball.
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  • Weight Distribution Hitch Recommendation for a Camper Trailer
    The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached a help article on determining tongue weight for you to check out as well. You will want the loaded tongue weight of your setup to fall right in the middle of the tongue weight range of the system you use. Tongue weight is typically 10 to...
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    Yes, the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion item # C17500 will absolutely work with your 2020 Ford F-150 STX. The 2" shank that comes with the TruTrack will fit your Ford's hitch receiver. You may be a little on the high end of your F-150's maximum tongue weight with that system. That system has a 800 lbs – 1,000 lbs tongue weight range. It will work but it may be stiff. You will want to check your vehicle's owners manual. If your truck tops out around...
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  • Can You Tow More When Using Weight Distribution Hitch on 2004 Dodge Ram
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