How to Install Spring Bars Using Bolt On Brackets for a Curt Weight Distribution System

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with the battery tray in the way of the over the rail style brackets ive ordered the side bolt on style.Im unsure of how to attach the chains to them w tension as the brackets that came w my hitch you would pry up w the pry bar how do you get the correct tension with the bolt on side brackets?

asked by: Mike R

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When using the bolt brackets # C17005 you will have to use the trailer jack to lift both the trailer and the tow vehicle to be able to put the spring bar on or take them off. Since the bolt-on brackets do not have lift assembly like the normal brackets, this is the only way to install/remove the spring bars.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Using a different chain hanger bracket like #C17003 or #C17005 (that bolt on) for a weight distribution system may mean that the number of chain links will change. In this case the number of links does not matter; what matters is that the system be…

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Answer 2

I went out to the warehouse and pulled Curt chain hanging brackets #C17003 to take some measurements. There are 2 sets of bolts included. The short set is 1/2-13 x 2 inches and the longer set is 1/2-13 x 3-1/2 inches. The brackets measure 4 inches…

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Answer 3

Yes, the offset lift brackets listed in the manual for the Curt MV Weight Distribution Systems like part #C17063 are the Chain Hangers for Curt Weight Distribution Systems part #C17005 which bolt to the side of the trailer frame. If you cannot mount…

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Yes, you will need to use your trailer jack to jack up both the trailer and the rear of your vehicle so that you can attach the chains of your weight distribution system to the hangers #C17003 that you referenced. I attached an FAQ on weight…

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Answer 5

Hey Robert, thanks for reaching out! The 10K Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Sway Control #C17322 is going to have arms that sit closer to the coupler than pretty much every other weight distribution system on the market. With this…

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Answer 6

I may have a solution for you on this, but you're not going to be able to use the Curt #C17501 in the manner you've mentioned since the brackets will need to be 4" from the end of the spring bars to provide proper leverage to the system.…

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Answer 7

The frame-mount lift brackets from a Curt weight distribution system are not weight rated so one kit works for all chain-type systems. For replacement chain hangers use part #C17208 that you referenced. We also offer bolt-on hanger kit #C17005 which…

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Answer 8

Hey Craig, I have just the solution you are looking for with the bolt on Curt weight distribution chain hangers part #C17005. You would bolt these to the sides of your trailer frame under the V-nose and you'd be able to use the spring bars of…

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Answer 9

The Curt Weight Distribution systems part #C17052 and C17002 brackets fit frames that are 2-3/4" wide so you will not have an issue with the brackets fitting your frame. Curt does not specify bracket placement for MV weight distribution systems…

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Answer 10

For chain type spring bar weight distribution hitches you must use a Chain Hanger #C17003. The L-Brackets #BLU42QR can only be used for systems designed to ride on this type of bracket. I recommend matching your manufactures for the spring bars and…

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Answer 11

With Curt Short Arm weight distribution systems like the part #C17322 that you referenced the distance from the center of the hitch ball to the far edge of the chain hanger will be 30-5/8 inches. A lot of times the best solution for V-nose trailers…

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Answer 12

The spring bars that come with the Curt MV Weight Distribution System part #C17052 are 31-1/2" long.

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