Shanks for Use with Fastway Weight Distribution that Offer More Drop
Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/20/2024
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Hello. We have a 2014 Ford F350 that is leveled with 33 inch tires. So its a little bit taller than stock versions. Do I need another part to bring the ball/hitch on the truck down far enough to start with the ball and the trailer tongue level? Wondered if there was an additional bar or something needed for a taller truck. Thanks
asked by: Charlotte
Expert Reply:
Hey Charlotte, I would say it's very likely you are going to need a new shank with the Fastway Weight Distribution system part # FA94-00-0800 to allow you to have the amount of drop you'll need since this has a max drop of 3-1/2 inches.
The part # FA92-02-4214 can do a drop of 5-1/2 inches and the part # FA92-02-4315 can do a drop of up to 9-3/4 inches.
You'd want to measure from the top of your hitch opening to the ground and compare that to the distance from the bottom of the coupler lip on your trailer to determine how much drop you'd need.
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Round - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Round 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
- 500 lbs
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
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Jameson C.
11/17/2025
Hey Charlotte, how did your measurements turn out for the hitch height on your F350? Were you able to find a shank that gave you the right drop for a level setup with your trailer? Your update could make it easier for others working with taller trucks.