What is Max Drop with Curt Short Arm Weight Distribution System

Published 08/17/2023

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Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW

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$439.19

Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 10" Long - 5-3/4" or 6-1/8" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW

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$101.38

Question:

I was looking at this weight distribution hitch as of now with my truck and trailer I normally us an curt 2 inch and my trailer and truck stay pretty level 3 inch if empty maybe. My question is is it really only 1/2 inch max on this kit, curts website does not state this and I have no need for a huge bar maybe a couple inches max. I see the comparible round bar kit is up to 2 1/2 inch also.

asked by: Alex G

Expert Reply:

Yes, the max drop of the Curt Short Arm part # C17333 is only 1/2 inch due to the head design. For a shank that you could use with this system that would allow a 3 inch drop you would want the Curt # 17120 which can do a drop of up to 5 inches. There isn't a way to order the WD system with this shank so you would have to order it in addition to it as they shanks can't be substituted.

expert reply by: Jameson C