Weight Distribution System and Shank for a ToughCountry Deluxe rear Bumper

Published 04/21/2022

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Custer Trailer Connector Adapter w/ Dust Cover - 7-Pole Round Pin to 7-Way Blade

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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

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Question:

I have a ToughCountry Deluxe rear Bumper. It is made using a 4 piece of pipe with the ball mount cut inside the pipe. It requires a ball mount to have at least 5 1/4 length between the pin hole and any obstruction ie bend, gusset etc. so that the pine can be ed behind the bumper I need at least 12,000 capacity with 15,000+ preferable. It seems this measurement is not provided by any manufactures, only shaft length and/or pin to ball hole. Do any of the ball mounts you sell meet the 5 1/4 unobstructed length requirement? I need a 4-6 I believe.

asked by: Douglas D

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you but no ball mount is going to extend out that far and have anywhere near the 12,000 lbs to 15,000 lbs capacity you are needing. I recommend the Strait-Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - No Shank - Trunnion Bar - 17K GTW, 1,700 lbs TW item # RP66075 with the Reese Weight Dist Shank - 12-1/4" Long - 2" Drop to 6-1/2" Rise item # RP54970. This system will give you a 15,000 lbs capacity and extend past your ToughCountry Deluxe Rear Bumper.

For the ball there is a 2 inch ball item # A-90 and a 2-5/16 inches ball item # 19286.

expert reply by: Jerred H