Do Both Sides of TruTrack Weight Distribution Head Need to be Greased
Updated 01/09/2023 | Published 01/07/2023
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Question:
The Curt 17501 has a grease fitting on only one side and a hole on the other side. Does only one side get grease? Or do I move the fitting and grease both sides? The manual only refers to one side, but it looks like both should be lubed.
asked by: Chuck K
Expert Reply:
The head unit on the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control # C17501 should have a grease zerk fitting on both of the trunnion bar attachments as you can see in the attached photo. The instructions just show one side to save space in the instructions.
Since the one you have is missing one of the fittings you'll either need to replace it on your end with part # Gzerk (which I confirmed matches with my contact at Curt) or pursue the warranty of the item if it still applies to you.
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 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
- Top-Mount
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1100 lbs
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- CURT
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