2-1/2 inch Shank Recommendation for Curt 17500 Weight Distribution System
Question:
I have a three year old Curt 17500 system for towing my trailer. I have replaced my pickup and need a new shank for my new for my system with a 2.5inch x2.5inch shank. Current shank is 4inch /8inch rise but shank was 2inch for my old F-150 PU hitch. It appears that the 4x8 will work fine for my new truck except for the larger 2.5inch hitch. I do not see any 4x8 Curt shanks for a 2.5inch hitch. Will an equalizer shank be interchangeable?
asked by: Dean B
Expert Reply:
We have the Equal-I-Zer shank part # EQ90-02-4800 which fits a 2-1/2 inch hitch and has the rise/drop numbers you listed of 8 inches of rise and 4 inches of drop.
The Equalizer shanks and Curt shanks are interchangeable as they are made to the same dimensions.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 900 lbs
- CURT
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Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank - 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Rise, 4" Drop
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Equal-i-zer
- Square - 4 Inch Drop
- Square - 8 Inch Rise
- Equal-i-zer
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