Differences Between The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Hitches # C17499 And # C17501
Updated 03/18/2024 | Published 08/12/2022
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two questions : what is the difference in the Curt 17501 and the Curt 17499 .. i see the 17499 has a rating of 8000 lb TW .. the 17501 has a much higher rating .. is the only difference the spring bar ratings ...could you use the 17501 if you had the spring bars for the 17499 .. my trailer weights 6000 lbs ?
asked by: Glenn S
Expert Reply:
The difference between the Curt TruTrack # C17501 and # C17499 are their weight capacities and the # C17501 comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball already installed, whereas the # C17499 would require you to purchase one and torque it down yourself.
The heads are slightly different so while you could most likely just swap out the Trunnion bars on the # C17501 with the lower rated # C17535 I recommend just getting the # C17499 and a 2-5/16" hitch ball like # 19286. You can typically use or rent a big enough torque wrench at your local auto parts store to get that ball torqued down on the head.
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Fits 6 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- CURT
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Ryan
3/16/2024
Could you still use the Complete 17501 setup on a trailer that weighed 6000 pounds or would there be problems and if so, what would those problems be?