Can Longer Equalizer Weight Distribution Shank be Used with Hitch Adapter

Updated 02/19/2026 | Published 02/17/2026

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Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 18" Long - 7" Rise, 3" Drop - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW

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$207.16

BulletProof Hitches Hitch Adapter - 2-1/2" to 2" Reducer Sleeve

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$26.85

Question:

I am running the 90-00-1600 1600lb/16k 2.5inch Equalizer setup. My new camper is going to be about 900lbs tongue weight instead of the 1400lbs of my old one. Can I use this extended shank with a 2.5 to 2 reducer sleeve in my receiver then attach the head from my 16k model to this shank?

asked by: Kevin Y

Expert Reply:

Hey Kevin, yes you can do all of the above. You can use your current Equalizer head with the longer shank part # EQ90-02-4500 that you referenced and you can then use this with a 2.5 inch hitch adapter as well. Do you have a 2.5 inch hitch adapter already? If not, we have the BulletProof Hitch adapter part # BPH75YR.

expert reply by: Jameson C