Will Ball Holder from 2.5" Flash Solid Steel Ball Mount Work with 18" Weight Distribution Shank
Published 11/09/2022
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Question:
HI, I have a 2016 Ram 2500. I have a Fastaway FA49-00-5925 and it does not stick out far enough from the truck for the tailgate to come down when connected to a trailer. Can you tell me if I can use the ball off of the Fastaway FA49-00-5925 on the Curt 17132 shank? I want to use that shank and the fast away ball. It appears from what I can see both shanks are 2.5, but wanted to confirm the ball sleeve portion is the same width on the part of the shank. Thank you
asked by: Justin J
Expert Reply:
I spoke to Fastway and the ball holder from the Flash Solid Steel HD Adjustable 2-Ball Mount part # FA49-00-5925 won't work on a weight distribution shank as there would be too much play. That said, I do have an option for you which I have attached below which entails basically building your own ball mount. This will allow you to tow a trailer and also put the tailgate down while still hooked up.
Curt Wt Distribution Shank part # C17132
Head for Curt MV Weight Distribution System part # C17075
Bolt Kit for Curt MV Weight Distribution Systems part # C17076
2" Hitch Ball part # A-90 or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball part # C40030
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Flash Strong Solid Steel 2-Ball Mount - 2.5" Hitch - 10" Drop, 9" Rise - 20K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Fastway
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