Weight Distribution Shank or Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop to Tow Airstream Level with 1998 Suburban
Updated 08/25/2016 | Published 08/24/2016
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I have a 1998 K1500 Suburban. Without measuring, it appears that I have to drop my hitch with levelers and antisway bar approximately 8inch in order to tow the trailer level. What would you recommend?
asked by: James M
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you are using weight distribution (levelers) so you would need a shank that offers enough drop to tow the trailer level. Curt weight distribution shank # C17124 offers 10 inches of drop on round bar weight distribution systems and 9 inches for trunnion bar systems. The holes in it are 3/4 inches in diameter and spaced 1-1/4 inches apart on center. If you know what weight distribution system you have I can determine if this shank is indeed compatible.
If by levelers you mean something other than weight distribution then you would just need a ball mount that has the right amount of drop such as # AMSC8.
I have included a link that explains how to measure for rise or drop needed to tow a trailer level.
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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 8" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW
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