Recommended Extended 2" Shank for the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution System
Updated 06/03/2026 | Published 06/02/2026
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Question:
What is the length from 2" shank pin center to ball center? Need to know if this will stick out far enough to clear my spare tire on a Hummer EV SUV.
asked by: Daniel
Expert Reply:
Welcome back Daniel. From the hitch pin to the center of the hitch ball is 11-3/8" on the 2" shank included with the B&W Continuum item # BW78FR. If that isn't long enough to clear your Hummer's spare tire, we have the B&W Continuum WD Head Assembly item # BW82JR. This is an extended 2" shank that is 4" longer. So instead of 11-3/8" from the hitch pin hole to the hitch ball you'd have 14-3/8".
You would then need to purchase the B&W Continuum Weight Distribution Load Bars item # BW38FR. This will give you the rest of the Continuum setup.
How far is it from the farthest edge of your Hummer's spare tire to the hitch pin hole?
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Dan
6/3/2026
The longer shank is what I will need then. The ball needs to be 13.5"+ out from the hitch pin hole. I haven't bought the kit yet, so would I just purchase the BW94BR system? Appreciate your help.