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Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 6-3/4" Rise - 3-1/4" Drop

Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 6-3/4" Rise - 3-1/4" Drop

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This shank offers both rise and drop positions. Fits 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers. 7 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your weight distribution system. Powder coated steel resists corrosion. 1-800-940-8924 to order CURT accessories and parts part number C17131 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all CURT products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 6-3/4" Rise - 3-1/4" Drop. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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CURT Accessories and Parts - C17131

  • Weight Distribution Hitch
  • Shanks
  • Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
  • CURT
  • Round - 3 Inch Drop
  • Trunnion - 2 Inch Drop
  • 1500 lbs TW
  • 15000 lbs GTW
  • Round - 6 Inch Rise
  • Trunnion - 6 Inch Rise

This shank offers both rise and drop positions. Fits 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers. 7 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your weight distribution system. Powder coated steel resists corrosion.


Features:

  • Shank slides into your hitch receiver and provides the attachment point for your weight distribution system's head assembly
    • Designed for use with Curt weight distribution systems
  • 7 Adjustment points for attaching the head assembly
    • Lets you level your trailer with your tow vehicle
  • Drop or rise positions available to fit your application
  • Black powder coated steel resists rust and corrosion


Specs:

  • Application: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Overall shank height: 9-1/2"
    • Holes are spaced 1-1/4" apart on center
  • Overall shank length: 12-1/2"
  • Maximum drop:
    • Round bar system: 3-1/4"
  • Maximum rise: 6-3/4"
  • Distance from center of shank pin hole to back of adjustment shank: 7"
  • Distance from center of adjustment holes to center of shank pin hole: 8"
  • Distance from front of shank to center of shank pin hole: 9"
  • Weight capacity: 15,000 lbs
  • Maximium tongue weight: 1,500 lbs
  • 1-Year limited warranty


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17131 Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 6-3/4" Rise - 3-1/4" Drop - 12-1/2" Long





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Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches - 6-3/4" Rise - 3-1/4" Drop - C17131

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (29 Customer Reviews)

This shank offers both rise and drop positions. Fits 2-1/2" trailer hitch receivers. 7 Bolt holes let you adjust the height of your weight distribution system. Powder coated steel resists corrosion.

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Great product, lighter weight than previous hitches I have owned, gave just the right amount of adjustability.



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I would have preferred to buy the kit with both shank and tongue, but it's a company purchase, so I'll accept the price gouging. I wish there were locking pins as well. Called the manufacturer and they said that they're coming soon. Well-constructed hitch, very impressed.



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Bought a new truck which had a 2 1/2" receiver and did not like using a sleeve on the receiver pulling my travel trailer, this one worked great on it.



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Purchased this to replace the 2” I was using for my F250 after purchasing my F350. It was a pain to use the reducing sleeve and get the heavy hitch for my camper to line up with it to get the pin in. This was a perfect replacement. I was concerned it would work because the description and photos didn’t do a good job of showing it it 2.5” for the truck receiver and 2” to fit the hitch were it bolts in. A little pricey but worth every penny to eliminate fitting with the reducing sleeve!!



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This is a well made product and not so heavy as the welded DrawTite shank I was using previously. Most importantly, the hole pattern eliminates the dead zone other shanks have, where the attached hitch head is either too low or way too high.

I like that the hitch is shorter in length, as it reduces the leverage of the trailer tongue weight. Others may find this to be a drawback because the tailgate of a pickup truck might not open fully with a trailer attached due to shorter distance to the tongue jack.

This is one of the few shanks I could find that fit a Class V receiver and I will be purchasing more of these for our other tow vehicles. They are that nice!





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This is exactly what I was hoping for. Elimination of the wobbly 2 - 2.5 inch sleeve. This was a simple unbolt, rebolt using my current travel trailer hitch. Very sturdy hitch replacement.



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This product is exactly what I expected it to be and came very quickly. I will now be able to get rid of the spacer sleeve that I have been using for my previous hitch. This was my first order with etrailer but certainly will not be my last. Their price guarantee and customer service cannot be matched.



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It arrived within a few days of ordering it and it's just what I needed.



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Bought this so I could eliminate the hitch sleeve when towing my toy hauler. Works great and fits well



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Worked great! Heavy duty hitch.



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Works great with the Curt 17501.



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Although my hitch isn’t a curt it was a perfect match for what I need



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Product was exactly as stated and arrived quickly. etrailer answered all my questions and helped me find the rightt part. etrailer also has a great price match guarantee that I was able to use.



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Working with etrailer’s customer service is like talking with an old friend.



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Amazing customer assistance, fast product delivery. What could be better?



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Thomas

8/3/2022

Great hitch to get rid of the adapter sleeve.



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Payton helped me cancel a shank I ordered before it shipped and get the correct part. She was patient as I never ordered one before and had to measure the old part.



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Nice quality worked for what I needed.



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Right on time and gr3eat communication.



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As described. It fits perfectly on my 2016 F250.



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Was ship out fast and product works great



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As described. Quick shipping!



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    We don't carry TuffTow W/D kits, but a quick measurement of the width of the upright on your existing shank and the adjustment hole spacing will confirm if the Curt shank will work for you. As long as your current weight distribution hitch head fits a 2 inch wide upright, and your current shank has the adjustment holes that are 1-1/4 inches apart, measured center to center (which is the industry standard), the Curt # C17131 2-1/2 inch shank would work great for you. If you click the provided...
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    The Reese Weight Dist Shank # RP54970 you referenced does have the same 1-1/4 inch on center height adjustment holes that is the standard for weight distribution systems. These shanks can be mixed between manufacturers. For your 2.5 inch hitch, I recommend using a shank made for that receiver like the Curt Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2" Hitches # C17131. This will allow your weight distribution system to connect to your 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver.
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    The highest rated adjustable ball mount we offer that is designed to fit a 2-1/2 inch hitch like the Class V hitch of your 2016 Ram 2500 is the Curt Ball Mount part # C45902 which has a 20k capacity when you use the 2-5/16 inch hitch ball and a 10k capacity with the 2 inch hitch ball. I attached a review video for this ball mount for you to check out as well.
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  • Needing 7-Hole Weight Distribution Shank for 2-1/2 Inch Reciver
    We don't offer a Blue Ox 2-1/2 inch shank that would meet your needs, but we do offer a solution for you. The Curt # C17131 weight distribution shank would be a good choice that would be compatible with your system. It will provide the industry standard 1-1/4 inch bolt hole spacing that would allow the weight distribution head height to be adjusted anywhere from a maximum rise of 6 inches to a maximum drop of 2 inches. I've linked to a product video for the shank I recommended.
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    Weight distribution shanks typically have industry standard bolt hole spacing of 1-1/4 inches on center like the Curt # C17131 shank you'd looked at. If your Eaz Lift weight distribution head has the same bolt spacing, the 2-1/2 inch hitch compatible shank will work perfectly for you. I've linked to a product description video featuring the Curt # C17131 weight distribution shank.
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