Where Are Frame Brackets Placed When Using Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System C17500?
Updated 09/22/2025 | Published 09/13/2025
Question:
I am installing my Curt 17500 WD hitch on my 2025 Cougar and I dont have enough room to mount the spring brackets 4 inches to the back of the bar. Is 8.5 inches to the front too much?
asked by: Kevin M
Expert Reply:
Hello Kevin, thanks for reaching out. The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System # C17500 must have the frame brackets placed 4" from the end of the spring bar. Placing them at 8.5" back will not work and it will cause the WD hitch to not work as intended. You will need to either make room on the tongue or find a different WD hitch that uses a different bracket placement.
What is the distance from the center of your hitch ball to the open space on the frame? Like how far back would the brackets need to go? Let me know.
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Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 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
- 900 lbs
- CURT
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Kevin M.
9/19/2025
Center of ball to center of bracket is 29.5 inches. I am towing with a Ram 3500, and I am not using the WD so much, as I can put the bars on fairly easy. I was using it more for anti sway.