Recommended 2-1/2" Shank for a B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System
Updated 09/08/2025 | Published 06/03/2025
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Question:
Will the Gen-Y Weight Distribution Shank work with the BandW Continuum head?
asked by: Don
Expert Reply:
No, I am sorry Don. The Gen-Y Torsion Weight Distribution Shank - 2-1/2" Hitches item # GY92NR does not fit the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System item # BW78FR. The shank on the Continuum is quite a bit wider than the standard size on a weight distribution shank.
If you are needing a 2-1/2" shank for a B&W Continuum System like item # BW78FR, we have the B&W Continuum WD Head Assembly w/ Extended Drop - 2-1/2" Shank - 2-5/16" Ball - 16K item # BW34BR.
The B&W Continuum WD Head Assembly item # BW34BR fits a 2-1/2" shank and offers an additional 4" of drop. It comes with a pre-mounted 2-5/16" hitch ball and has a 16,000 lbs capacity.
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Gen-Y Torsion Weight Distribution Shank - 2-1/2" Hitches - 6-1/2" Drop - 1,100 lbs TW
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Jerred H.
9/8/2025
Hey Don, did the B&W Continuum WD Head Assembly with Extended Drop work out for your setup? I'm eager to know because it could help others who are trying to find the right fit for their B&W Continuum system.