Will Standard B&W Continuum Shank Allow Tailgate To Open On 2026 Ford F-250 King Ranch
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 01/29/2026
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Will the standard shank on the WDH enable a 2026 F-250 King Ranch tailgate to lower when hooked to a 2026 Imagine 2300MK ? If I turn the Jack 90 degrees? How much longer is it than the standard? Does the longer shank affect the towing experience? Can I order the standard shank and return it for the longer if needed? Thanks! Ken
asked by: Ken B
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Hey Ken! Instead of worrying about fitment and a potential return I can give you some measurements so you can figure it out before ordering. The standard shank on the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System # BW28FR is 11-3/8" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball.
The Continuum # BW64BR with the extended shank is going to be 4" longer, so 15-3/8" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball. See the attached pictures. You can use these measurements to determine if it will clear with or without having to turn your jack 90º.
Where are you headed with the Imagine once you get it all set up?
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Ken B.
2/3/2026
Hi Robin, Thanks for your help! I believe that my tailgate needs 17 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the leading edge of the Jack that has been turned 90 degrees, to use the tailgate. Robin, can you tell me the weights of the Standard and Extended WDH Shank units? Thanks for all you do! Ken