Longer Weight Distribution Shank to Lower Tailgate Without Hitting Trailer Jack
Question:
Does Curt or another supplier have a shank that will work with this weight distributing system that will add a couple inches to length. The Tailgate on our Ford Flex only opens about halfway until hitting tongue jack on trailer. I don’t want to lose any capacity on Hitch. I don’t need it to raise any higher than the 7.5 inches current shank is. Thanks
asked by: John S
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Blue Ox SwayPro shank, part # BXW4001, measures 12 inches long from the hitch pin hole to the adjustment holes and it'll work just fine with the Curt system, part # C17341, you have.
You didn't mention how much longer you need exactly this Blue Ox is 4 inches longer that what came with the system. It gives you a little more rise at 8 inches which you said you don't need but it's pretty close to the same. It also keeps your capacity since it's rated up to 15,000 pounds towing.
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2" Hitches - 12" Long - 7 Hole Adjustment
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Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution Shank for 2" Hitches - 12" Long - 7 Hole Adjustment
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- Weight Distribution Hitch
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- 1400 lbs TW
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- SwayPro
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- Trunnion - 2 Inch Drop
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- Trunnion - 8 Inch Rise
- Blue Ox
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