Compatibility of Curt C17131 Shank With Eaz Lift Weight Distribution Head

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Will this shank work with my Eaz lift head? Bought a new truck and it has a V5 2.5inch receiver. Old truck had a 2

asked by: Matt

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Weight distribution shanks typically have industry standard bolt hole spacing of 1-1/4 inches on center like the
Curt # C17131 shank you'd looked at. If your Eaz Lift weight distribution head has the same bolt spacing, the 2-1/2 inch hitch compatible shank will work perfectly for you. I've linked to a product description video featuring the Curt # C17131 weight distribution shank.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

Thanks for the picture! The Equal-i-zer 2-1/2" Weight Distribution Shank item #EQ90-02-4800 that you referenced has 3/4" holes that are spaced 1-1/4" apart. If the head of your EAZ-Lift system has the same spacing then this shank would…

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Answer 2

Chevy stopped using a port to plug in a brake controller after the 2006 model year. The tow package wires to install a brake controller are still present up under the dash, to the left of the steering column, held together with a white tag. The wires…

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If the 3/4 inch diameter holes space 1-1/4 inches apart on center on shank #C17131 match what your EAZ Lift weight distribution system requires then it is a great option for a 2-1/2 inch hitch. Most major brands of weight distribution systems use the…

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Yes, the Curt weight distribution shank part #C17131 is a fit for Equal-i-zer weight distribution systems. Nearly all weight distribution systems use the same dimensions for the shanks and heads of the systems so the shanks between brands are…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 11

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 12

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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