Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 7" or 7-1/2" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW
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Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 7" or 7-1/2" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW
Item # C17122
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CURT Accessories and Parts - C17122
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 7 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 5 Inch Drop
- CURT
- Round - 10 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 11 Inch Rise
10" Tall shank offers 7-1/2" drop or 11-3/4" rise when used with round-bar models, a 7" drop or 10-1/2" rise when used with trunion-bar models. Fits 2" trailer hitch receivers. Designed for both rise and drop positions.
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
- 9 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" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Weight capacity: 15,000 lbs
- Tongue weight: 1,500 lbs
- Holes are spaced 1-1/4" apart on center
- Maximum drop:
- Round bar system: 7-1/2"
- Trunion bar system: 7"
- Maximum rise:
- Round bar system: 11-3/4"
- Trunion bar system: 10-1/2"
- Shank measures:
- 14" From the center of the pin hole to the center of the adjustment holes
- 18" Overall
17122 Curt Adjustable Weight Distribution Shank
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
Curt Weight Distribution Shank - 14" Long - 7" or 7-1/2" Drop - 1,500 lbs TW - C17122
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (47 Customer Reviews)
10" Tall shank offers 7-1/2" drop or 11-3/4" rise when used with round-bar models, a 7" drop or 10-1/2" rise when used with trunion-bar models. Fits 2" trailer hitch receivers. Designed for both rise and drop positions.by: Paul B.03/27/2017
The longer drop shank gave me the space to open the tail gate on my Ram 2500 without hitting the trailer jack. I am very pleased with the service from Etrailer.
by: Dagoberto01/24/2022
Fast shipping, exactly as described. Will update when I get to use it this summer,but do not anticipate any issues. Will order again from e trailer
by: Brian01/14/2023
Now can open tailgate with no interference with trailer Jack
Very satisfied
by: Timothy 12/19/2022
Arrived within a week and I should have purchased this years ago. I can now open my tail gate without hitting the electric tongue jack on our travel trailer.
by: Woody S08/07/2016
This is one sturdy piece of equipment. I needed a lower drop and this unit is much heavier than the cast iron shank I had before. I also like the extra length - the crank on the camper will not interfere with the tailgate now.
Woody S.
8/7/2017
Great
by: Serge V.06/19/2017
Fits perfectly needed a long shank because of the bumper coming out to much from the hitch
Serge V.
6/19/2018
great quality product very satisfy
by: Alan11/05/2018
Have towed with this shank coupled through a Husky Centerline weight distribution and sway bar hitch to my Lance 2285 trailer for some 12,000 miles this past year and it has done a great job. The 14" length allows me to travel with my truck tailgate down whilst pulling the trailer - plenty of clearance in turns etc.
by: Stan11/16/2018
Etrailer has been a God sent to me. I was looking for a hitch extension and when I found Etrailer.com and talked with their staff, they helped me redirect my attention to a shank that would work better and safer. The cost was real reasonible and was shipped out right away. If there is anything they can do for you they will go out of their way to make it happen.
Very satisfied customer.
Thank you Chedi J. and the rest of the staff at Etrailer.com
Thanks
Stan
by: copperjohn03/12/2017
great shipping "fast" this shank was perfect to allow the operation of my tailgate when hooked up to all of my trailers .. one thing .. when my Reese dual cam sway control ball mount is attached it weighs in at 65 lbs. ... perfect length ( drop ) for my ram 2500 HD CTD
by: Dan D08/02/2015
This does just what I need it to do. I bent a hollow shank 12" extension and knew I needed something stronger. This works like a champ. The length is perfect. My camper cannot quite reach the trailer but it keeps the trailer close coupled. Jack knifing is almost impossible.
As always etrailer service was perfect.
by: dwc07/16/2015
This extension shank is just as described, Except the actual length from the hitch pin hole to the outside end of the shank is 15 inches. It is advertised as 16". That matters to pickup owners wanting to know if the extension will allow their trailer to clear the tailgate if it is in the lay down position. (it will on my Ram 1500) Solid, welded points done well. Finish is good.
The quality of this shank is actually better than the original shank that came with my Equalizer brand hitch system.
by: Chris t.06/14/2013
Bought the 16 inch shank because we have a 3/4 ton suburban and in order for the gate to open past the power bully winch head. We needed it to be long. Now I have 4 inches to spare. I was apprehensive about length compromising strength, but we towed two hundred miles yesterday with it and it worked great, because of the dimensions were spelled out precisely on the website, I was able to use my old weight distribution system, it bolted right up with no extra parts. We have a tongue weight of 775 lbsand rv weigh of 7500 pounds, no problem and am very please with my purchase.
by: Jonathan 09/24/2018
It's perfect. The only thing I need to do is lengthen my safety chains a bit more (which is no big deal and easy to do) and possibly find a way to lengthen my power cord that plugs into my truck...Not that I HAVE to but it is a bit stretched and making right turns could tighten it up. BUT, other than those few last little adjustments, the shank has allowed me to drop my ball and level my trailer out more, allowing for safer towing! I love it and I have always loved using eTrailer.com for my towing needs!
by: Neal 05/15/2023
My sales person was very helpful and directed to the right product for my needs.
by: Lulu07/13/2020
If you need a way to space your trailer from your truck to ease tailgate opening, this is what you want. It is excellent quality and the etrailer crew hooked me up with the exact rating for my trailer and truck.
by: Sharon04/13/2019
Product arrived in three days,great packing. Good quality and works as advertised. The other reviews helped with my decision to give it a try. It allows you to leave your tailgate down so you can load a atv in the back of a shortbox truck and still be able to hitchup and turn with a trailer attached.
by: John 08/16/2022
It is exactly what I ordered and expected. The service was excellent and delivered when promised. UPS however left it in the yard. Not on either door step/porch. That's a UPS issue and doesn't reflect bad on trailer.
by: Johnny 12/23/2019
This shank allowed me to lower my tailgate on my 2018 Ram 2500 while still hitched to my toyhauler with an electric jack.
by: Michael01/06/2018
The length from the receiver was more than I was expecting. But it allows me to lower the tailgate without hitting the jack on the trailer now. Awesome!
by: HappyCamper07/27/2021
Great customer service. Will was great. His recommendation was spot on. This product is super duty for sure. Exactly what I needed. I can now lower my tailgate without hitting the trailer jack. Perfect for my ATV or Motorcycle. I was on hold for a bit, but totally worth the wait.
by: Gerald10/24/2018
This shank was excellent! I did however cut about 1.5 inches off the bottom for more ground clearance after I established where I needed to mount my hitch.
by: Richard02/11/2022
This item is exactly what I needed to have the ability to lower my tailgate on my F150 when still hooked up my travel trailer. This extended the distance from my tow jack and my truck by 6 inches!
by: Josh09/27/2020
Very happy with this product, as it allows me to open the back hatch of my Chevy Suburban while my RV is still attached. Also, the lower drop allows me to level the trailer so that I don't have to unhook to camp.
The speed and customer service provided by etrailer were exceptional. Very pleased and will definitely do business again.
by: Nicholas11/08/2018
Nice product, for my application I had to cut about 1 inch off the bottom so it would not scrape. The product works as designed, and I'm very pleased with the outcome.
by: Jeff P05/20/2015
It gave me enough room to load my golf cart in the bed without having to remove my tailgate
I will repost after out trip this week end
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Dagoberto
1/25/2023
its been a year and the hitch has been exactly what I needed. zero isseus or concerns.