How to Install the Curt Friction Style Sway Control System # 17200 on a 2 inch Tall Frame

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Will the Curt 17200 sway control work on a trailer with a 2inch tounge/frame?

asked by: Larry L

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To install the Curt Friction Style Sway Control System # 17200 that you referenced on a trailer with a 2 inch tall frame you would have to weld the plate to the frame of the trailer. The holes are too far apart to fit a 2 inch tall trailer frame as the holes are 2-5/16 inches apart.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You can mount the #17200 on either side of your trailer. You will need to loosen the handle and the other bolt below it, pull the inside arm out, flip it over, then reinsert it. You will then need to unscrew the handle on top and the nut. Completely…

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Self tapping screws like the ones used in the Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems #17200 aren't meant to be torqued down. Simply drilling them into the frame until they pull the bracket tight against the frame is all…

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Answer 3

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Answer 9

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