Can I Use Different Long and Short Spring Bars with the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System?
Updated 04/17/2025 | Published 04/12/2025
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I tow multiple trailers with weights from 5,000 to 16,000 lbs. can I use long and short spring bars in this hitch, and multiple weight spring bars.
asked by: Alan M
Expert Reply:
Hello Alan,
Yes, you will be able to use the Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW # C17333 with different rated spring bars both long and short.
Here are the different spring bars we have on the site:
- Replacement Trunnion Bar for Curt Long Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System - 1,000 lbs TW # C17303
- Replacement Trunnion Bar Kit for Curt Weight Distribution System - 1,000 - 1,500 lbs TW # C17337
- Replacement Trunnion Bar Kit for Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System - 800 lbs TW # C17335
- Replacement Trunnion Bar for Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System - 1,000 lbs TW # C17336
I attached a picture of the spring bay, you will want to make sure that the left end that goes onto the head unit has that kind of configuration, I know there are some older style ones out there that have a different connector.
Why so many trailers, for fun, or for work?
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Curt Short-Arm Weight Distribution System with Shank - Trunnion Bar - 15,000 lbs GTW, 1,500 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD Only
- Trunnion Bar
- Fits 3 Inch Frame
- Fits 4 Inch Frame
- Fits 5 Inch Frame
- Includes Shank
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 1200 lbs
- 1300 lbs
- 1400 lbs
- CURT
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