Reese Weight Distribution Shank - 16,000 lbs
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Reese Weight Distribution Shank - 16,000 lbs
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Reese Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Shanks
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Round - 2 Inch Drop
- Trunnion - 2 Inch Drop
- Reese
- Round - 7 Inch Rise
- Trunnion - 8 Inch Rise
Shank offers 7-3/8" rise and 2-3/4" drop when used with round-bar systems and 8-5/8" rise and 2" drop when used with trunnion-bar models.
Features:
- Designed for use with either round-bar or trunnion-bar weight-distribution systems
- Provides both drop and rise
- Weight distribution cast shank
- Machined for a tighter fit
- Seven vertical mounting holes with groove for mounting accessories
- Black powder coat resists rust and corrosion
Specs:
- Fits: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Gross towing weight capacity: 16,000 lbs
- Tongue weight capacity: 1,600 lbs
- Round bar system:
- Rise: 7-3/8" from top of hitch receiver tube opening
- Drop: 2-3/4" from top of hitch receiver tube opening
- Trunnion-bar system:
- Rise: 8-5/8" from top of hitch receiver tube opening
- Drop: 2" from top of hitch receiver tube opening
- Overall dimensions: 14-1/4" long x 10-1/2" tall
- Distance from center of shank pin hole to back end of receiver : 4"
- Distance from center of shank pin hole to notch: 2-3/4"
- Distance from center of shank pin hole to back of adjustment shank: 8-1/4"
- Distance from center of shank pin hole to center of adjustment shank pin holes: 9-1/4"
- Distance from center of shank pin hole to front of adjustment shank: 10-1/4"
- Space between pin holes center on center on adjustment shank: 1-1/4"
- Limited lifetime warranty
54998 Reese Weight Distribution Shank
Item # RP54998
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
95% were satisfied with this product
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Customer Reviews
Reese Weight Distribution Shank - 16,000 lbs - RP54998
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (30 Customer Reviews)
Shank offers 7-3/8" rise and 2-3/4" drop when used with round-bar systems and 8-5/8" rise and 2" drop when used with trunnion-bar models.by: Stephen 05/18/2024
This shank was purchased to pull a 37-foot, 9800-lb. conventional travel trailer. Absolutely no problem for this robust Reese shank.
by: Andrew01/21/2019
I purchased this as a replacement for the other Reese shank in the picture. I wanted the longer one but the WD head holes are set back a 1 1/4” vice the more nominal 1”. This slight 1/4” difference kept the Equalizer 12k head from pivoting and the lack of a solid face does not have a place for the adjustment bolt to push on. This one has 9 1/2” distance from the receiver pin to center of the riser arm. Many are only 8” , so the additional 1 1/2” allowed for enough clearance for the tailgate to lie flat and has a solid face. I’m happy with this one.
by: Martin10/29/2021
Lighter weight than my earlier shank, and the height of the hitch is much better. The connection to my Airstream trailer works better, no longer screeching, and the trailer is much more horizontal. The shank no longer is subject to occasional digging into the ground or scratching across a speed bump.
by: Jeff W09/21/2017
This drop shank does exactly what it's supposed to do. I have a 2015 Nissan Titan and a 2016 Airstream. Airstreams are low profile, modern pickup trucks sit high. I had to replace the shank that came with a Reese hitch in order to level the airstream behind the Titan. This one is JUST long enough. Have had several thousand miles of problem-free towing.
by: Kollin06/21/2018
Flipping my shank over in the raised position made my ball too high and having it down made it to low. This shank was perfect as I could raise my ball just one more hole because of how this one is more of a T-shape versus an L, thus it has one more hole that I can raise my ball without flipping the shank over. It has worked out perfectly.
by: Billy08/17/2018
If you need to order things on line like they sell - Then this is the company to go with. They are the best. They have very good products, I am very pleased. They are very fast on delivery also. I have ordered different things from this company before.I am very pleased with the service I have got . They have been Excellent to me Thank You
by: George S.05/06/2017
Great product & company. The only place to purchase trailer parts & accessories for trailer or tow vehicle is etrailer.
by: Andy H.06/01/2014
Product is well built and arrived as advertised. No complaints. Would buy from etrailer.com again.
by: William 01/05/2023
Just what I needed Great Product !
by: George 04/20/2020
The extra hole gave me the extension I needed Now my RV is level with the truck and in arrived on time
by: Doug P.04/22/2014
Well built and the service from etrailer was the best.
by: Jeff C09/22/2014
Product came undamaged, on time and fit the application.
by: Nick 04/16/2021
Quality, Ordering quick and simple quick delivery
by: Doug08/18/2019
Works and fits perfectly.
by: Steve C01/02/2020
Perfect
by: Aretta03/03/2022
Order arrived in three days nice friendly people you all did good will shop there again if I need more parts highly recommend
by: Tom09/09/2019
Good fit. Fast service. Knowledgeable people on the phone order line.
by: John S08/19/2017
product worked as decribed
by: Timothy06/12/2019
Thanks for great parts at competitive prices, and fast service..
by: joey w10/31/2014
exactly what I needed. price was good and shipping was great.
by: William 09/26/2022
by: Jerre08/17/2023
by: Doug 02/01/2024
by: William 06/02/2023
by: Lynn12/08/2022
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Martin
10/30/2022
The Reese shank that I bought last year and have been using has been great. This summer I had a new hitch receiver installed on my Ram 1500, which lowered the receiver somewhat. Because of this, I flipped the new shank, so my hitch is better positioned. This shank is much lighter weight than shank I used in the past, and which was unsuitable to flip over because it was too long to use with its vertical part pointing up.